XFL Signs First Quarterback For The League

It’s been a big year for the XFL as the league has announced host cities and coaches for their teams, and now the first quarterback for the league has been revealed.

The XFL officially announced today that former University of Oklahoma and Pittsburgh Steelers quarter back Landry Jones has signed with the league.

It’s not known at this point in time which team he will be playing for, but the announcement notes each Head Coach will select their quarterback prior to a draft for the 2020 season.

The XFL posted the following announcement:

“Stamford, Conn., August 15, 2019 – Landry Jones has signed with the XFL.

The former University of Oklahoma standout and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback will play for one of the XFL’s eight teams.

“We’re excited to welcome Landry to the XFL as our first player and first quarterback,” said XFL Commissioner and CEO, Oliver Luck. “He’s an accomplished athlete with outstanding college credentials and pro experience, and his heart and desire to play football epitomizes the type of individual we want in the XFL.”

“I’m looking forward to joining the XFL and playing the game I love,” said Jones. “I can’t wait to suit-up.”

Jones spent six seasons in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers and stints with the Oakland Raiders and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Artesia, New Mexico native attended the University of Oklahoma (2009-12), where he set Big 12 Conference records in passing yards (16,646), completions (1,388) and touchdown passes (123). As a senior, Jones earned All-Big 12 second-team honors. In 2010, he won the Sammy Baugh Award, given to the nation’s top collegiate passer.

The XFL will sign seven other leading quarterbacks before its inaugural player draft in October and each team’s Head Coach will select their quarterback just prior to the draft. Details about the draft will be shared at a later date.”