The NFL is planning to partner with the XFL ahead of their return in the 2023 season in order to improve several aspects of their everyday operations. Both leagues released statements on Monday, detailing that player health and safety will be one of the top areas of focus.
XFL co-owner Dany Garcia had this to say about the new partnership with the NFL:
“We are extremely pleased to collaborate with the NFL in these important areas,” XFL co-owner and chairwoman Dany Garcia said. “We are bringing forward an XFL that is progressive and forward-thinking when it comes to innovation, leveraging the newest technology to enhance gameday experience. We have an open field for innovative rules to enhance in-game access. Sharing insights and practices between the XFL and NFL will do a tremendous amount of good for the game of football and support the player ecosystem overall.”
Aside from health and safety, the NFL and XFL will be studying playing surfaces and equipment together, along with physical and mental health programs. The XFL will officially launch again in February of 2023, with one of their new co-owners actually being Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who just appeared at Super Bowl 56 with an epic intro before kick-off.
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