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Jaguars reportedly set to sign OLB Willie Taylor III of XFL’s Renegades

The Jaguars are reportedly adding a pass rusher from the XFL champion Arlington Renegades.

The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to sign outside linebacker Willie Taylor III of the XFL champion Arlington Renegades, according to his alma mater Eastern Kentucky.

The 6’2, 246-pound linebacker recorded four sacks, two forced fumbles, one interception, and eight tackles for loss in 12 games with the Renegades.

Taylor played the majority of his collegiate career for the Washington State Cougars before transferring to Eastern Kentucky for his senior season. With his new team, he recorded two sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss in 2022.

While playing with the Renegades, Taylor was eligible to be picked in the 2023 NFL draft.

“I think he’ll get an opportunity,” Renegades executive Rick Mueller told XFL.com of Taylor. “Whether he’ll get drafted or not doesn’t really matter — I don’t think to me or to him. He certainly has earned it, has done a good job and will get a chance in that league. That’s all you can ask for.”

In Jacksonville, Taylor will join a roster that is thin at outside linebacker. The team was near the bottom of the league in sacks last season and allowed both Arden Key and Dawuane Smoot to reach free agency. While the team drafted Yasir Abdullah in the fifth round in April, there’s still very little depth at the position.

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How to watch 2023 XFL Championship Game

The 2023 XFL Championship Game between the D.C. Defenders and Arlington Renegades is set to take place on Saturday.

The Arlington Renegades are set to host the D.C. Defenders in the inaugural XFL Championship Game for the newly-revived spring football league.

Several former members of the Kansas City Chiefs will be taking the field for the XFL’s title game. Other players will be hoping to make an impression and catch the attention of NFL decision-makers to earn a chance this offseason.

Below you can find all of the important details in order to take in the game on Saturday. If you have questions about the game, reach out to us on Twitter @TheChiefsWire.

Game information:

Who: Arlington Renegades vs. D.C. Defenders

When: Saturday, May 13, 7:00 p.m. CT

Where: Alamodome – San Antonio, Texas

Broadcast Network: ABC / ESPN+ / ESPN Deportes

Streaming:

In-market live stream: fuboTV (free 7-day trial)

Rosters:

Arlington Renegades

D.C. Defenders

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New York Guardians at Dallas Renegades odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s New York Guardians at Dallas Renegades Week 5 matchup, with XFL betting odds, picks and best bets.

The New York Guardians (2-2) head to Texas for a Saturday matchup with the Dallas Renegades (2-2) at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. ET and will be televised on FOX. Below, we break down the Guardians-Renegades Week 5 matchup, with XFL betting picks and tips.

Guardians at Renegades: Week 5 preview, betting trends and notes

  • The Renegades have allowed the third-fewest TDs in the XFL this season (9). New York ranks second with only eight allowed.
  • The Renegades are 0-2 at home, but the Guardians are no better on the road, going 0-2. Home teams are 11-5 SU and 10-6 ATS after the first four weeks of this inaugural XFL season.
  • The total has gone Under in each of the Renegades’ and Guardians’ four games this season
  • QB Luis Perez led the Guardians to a win last week in his first XFL start in place of Matt McGloin. He should remain the starter this weekend.

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Guardians at Renegades: Key injuries

Guardians

  • QB Matt McGloin (thorax): Full participant in practice
  • DB Andrew Soroh (head/knee): probable
  • OL Ian Silberman (neck) probable

Renegades

  • QB Landry Jones (knee): questionable
  • G Salesi Uhatafe (undisclosed): questionable

Guardians at Renegades: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Guardians 19, Renegades 17

Moneyline (?)

The Guardians look like a much more complete team under QB Perez, making them a real threat to knock off the Renegades (-334) on the road. New York is 0-2 on the road and Dallas is winless in two home games, so something’s got to give. Take the GUARDIANS (+260) at plus-money to win outright.

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Against the Spread (?)

Bet the GUARDIANS -8 (-110) to cover the spread, which seems too big of a line for two teams that have struggled offensively. QB Jones’ injury complicates things for the Renegades, too. Both teams are 2-2 ATS, and even though the Guardians have been terrible on the road, I’m going with them in this one.

Over/Under (?)

Back the UNDER 37.0 (-110). Both teams are 0-4 O/U this season, which is a remarkable feat. Even with the low total, it’ll go Under again with these two clubs.

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Bob Stoops, Dallas Renegades drop first rivalry game to Houston Roughnecks

Bob Stoops has been here before.

Bob Stoops has been here before.

Stoops lost his starting quarterback 10 years ago just a stone’s throw from where he lost Landry Jones to injury this afternoon.

Sam Bradford was driven into the ground by BYU the opening weekend of the 2009 Oklahoma Sooners’ season at AT&T Stadium, forcing the 2008 Heisman Trophy winner to miss the rest of the season.

Jones, a freshman, came in to replace Bradford in a baptism by fire as he went six of twelve for 51 yards in the 14-13 loss to the Cougars.

Today, it was Jones’ season that may have came to an end.

With 4:42 left in the game, Jones was leading the Renegades down the field when he was rolled up on, leaving the field in immense pain.

Once down 15-0, Jones had the Renegades in striking distance down 27-20 when he left the game. On the subsequent play, Dallas’ back up Phillip Nelson threw turned the ball over on an acrobatic interception off the hands of his intended receiver with two minutes left in the game, effectively handing the win to the Roughnecks.

“No one here is against each other, no one’s pointing fingers at anybody else,” Stoops said to his team postgame.

Jones threw three interceptions on the first three Renegades possessions, leading to Houston taking a 15-11 lead into the half.

Down 21-20 in the fourth, the Roughnecks forced a sack-fumble returned for a touchdown to give Houston a 27-20 lead that they would preserve for the win.

Dallas has a short week as they host the New York Guardians on Saturday at Globe Life Park at 4p.m. CT. The game will be broadcasted on FOX.

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Landry Jones suffers injury against Houston Roughnecks

Former Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones suffered a lower-body injury late in the fourth quarter against Houston as he was driving Dallas…

Former Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones suffered a lower-body injury late in the fourth quarter against Houston as he was driving Dallas down the field with less than three minutes to play.

Clearly in pain, Jones left the field and was shown with a heavy wrap around his left knee, the knee he already wears a brace on.

An emotional Jones was shown on the sideline in tears being consoled by teammates and coaches as the Renegades turned the ball over inside the Roughnecks five-yard line.

The first matchup between the two Texas XFL teams was not a good showing for Jones. With three interceptions early, Jones composed himself to bring the Renegades to within a possession when he suffered his injury.

Jones was 25-for-38 (66%) for 205 yards and a touchdown aside from his three turnovers.

Missing Dallas’ season opener due to an injury suffered in the offseason, Jones was under center for the Renegades in Week 2 and Week 3, winning both games for Dallas, bringing them to 2-1 coming into Week 4.

It is undetermined how long Jones will be out but by his reaction, it seems as though his season could be over.

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XFL – Dallas Renegades odds, roster and projected starting lineup

Previewing the Dallas Renegades’ chances of winning the 2020 XFL Championship, with a roster breakdown and look at projected starters.

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The Dallas Renegades will host the St. Louis Battlehawks in the final game of Week 1 of the 2020 XFL season Sunday for a 5 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we’ll preview the Renegades’ betting odds to win the 2020 XFL Championship, with a look at their roster and projected starting lineup.

Head coach and general manager Bob Stoops has left the college ranks and will take his first shot in professional football. He’s joined by offensive coordinator Hal Memme and defensive coordinator Chris Woods.

Dallas Renegades 2020 XFL Championship odds

Odds via BetMGM, last updated February 5 at 2:30 p.m.

Outright Winner: +250

The Renegades head into the inaugural season of the XFL as the odds-on favorites to win the league’s first championship game April 26. By comparison, the Seattle Dragons have the longest odds to win it all as +1200, while the New York Guardians are the No. 2 favorites at +350.

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Dallas Renegades 2020 roster

QB: Eric Dungey, Philip Nelson, Landry Jones

RB: Marquis Young, Lance Dunbar, Austin Walter, Cameron Artis-Payne

WR: Jazz Ferguson, Flynn Nagel, Joshua Crockett, Jeff Badet, Jerrod Heard, Freddie Martino,

TE: Donald Parham, Sean Price, Julian Allen

OL: G John Keenoy, G Maurquice Shakir, OT Darius James, G Salesi Uhatafe, C Alex Balducci, G Josh Allen, OT Willie Beavers, OT Justin Evans, OT Pace Murphy

DL: DE Frank Alexander, DT Tomasi Laulile, DT Tony Guerad, DE Winston Craig, DE Gelen Robinson

LB: Tre Watson, Christian Kuntz, Hau’oli Kikaha, Tegray Scales, Tobenna Okeke, Greer Martini, Reshard Cliett, Ray Ray Davison, James Folston, Asantay Brown, Johnathan Calvin

CB: Josh Thornton, Treston Decoud, Donatello Brown, Josh Hawkins, Dashaun Phillips,

S: Tenny Adewusi, Micah Abernathy, Derron Smith, Doyin Jibowu

P: Drew Galitz

K: Austin MacGinnis

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Dallas Renegades 2020 projected offensive starters

QB: Landry Jones*

RB: Cameron Artis-Payne

WR1: Jeff Badet

WR2: Freddie Martino

TE: Sean Price

*Jones is questionable for Week 1 due to a knee injury. Philip Nelson would start in his place.

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