The XFL continues to provide its athletes with opportunities. DB Nate Meadors and WR Victor Bolden have both signed NFL contracts over the past day.
🚨Nate Meadors signs NFL contract with the @Browns!#XFLtoNFL | #LeagueOfOpportunity pic.twitter.com/ENe3T9ElRM
— XFL (@XFL2023) August 12, 2023
Nate Meadors played for the St. Louis Battlehawks this past XFL season, and was excellent. He finished the year with 37 tackles and two interceptions, serving as one of the elite defenders in the league.
Nate Meadors made an incredible INT for the @XFLBattlehawks, putting St. Louis in excellent field position.
The Brahmas' defense held up, though, forcing a turnover on downs. So far, defenses have dominated this #XFL matchup. pic.twitter.com/HFF2XOpU2X
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) February 19, 2023
Now, he’s signed an NFL contract with the Cleveland Browns. The NFL is nothing new for Meadors, who spent time with the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants.
The #Texans plan to sign wide receiver Victor Bolden, according to @AaronWilson_NFL pic.twitter.com/xrZI4j2qlX
— Nick Schwager (@NickSchwagerNFL) August 13, 2023
Meanwhile, WR Victor Bolden has signed with the Houston Texans. Bolden is a former All-USFL star, who signed with the Arizona Cardinals following the season.
Breaking: WR Victor Bolden, the @USFL Championship MVP, is signing with the @XFLRenegades.@vicbolden is a sensational pickup, serving as an All-USFL wide receiver and returner for the @USFLStallions. Will provide a much needed spark for Arlington. #XFLpic.twitter.com/InIxO4jBgs
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) March 22, 2023
This spring, he joined the Arlington Renegades in the XFL, and made an impact on special teams. Bolden eventually won the XFL Championship with Arlington, posting 40 receiving yards during the two final games of the year.
Nate Meadors and Victor Bolden are the 48th and 49th XFL players to sign an NFL contract. As the preseason grind continues, expect even more to get opportunities as players come and go from their respective teams.
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