It's no longer a secret. The Xfl will make a comeback attempt in the year 2020. There are no team names, logos, or players signed yet, but that is going to change quickly. The first quarter of 2019 will bring the first news of teams bringing on players. Perhaps a former NFL quarterback will get a gig? Here are five players that have odds to get into the XFL.
Colin Kaepernick (+100 or even odds)
The controversial figure within the NFL is surprisingly the odds-on-favorite to become an XFL player. It's an interesting notion, considering the fact that Vince McMahon seems to be against players kneeling or putting politics into their on-field routines. Still, oddsmakers have Kap at +100 or even odds to join the XFL.
A complete debunking of Jay Gruden's excuse for the Redskins passing on Colin Kaepernick https://t.co/zO7HhP56fw pic.twitter.com/7xnBarOr5I
— For The Win (@ForTheWin) December 6, 2018
Johnny Manziel (+200 or 2-1)
The 26-year-old is the youngest of the five names on this odds list, so he could make the most sense. A former No. 22 pick for the Browns in 2014, he didn't pan out in the league after off-field issues. He ultimately joined the Canadian Football League and played in eight games for the Montreal Alouettes this season.
Johnny Manziel vows improvement in 2019 https://t.co/vSrm3vra2n #americanfootball
— Roger Kelly (@RogerKelly18) December 6, 2018
Michael Vick (+500 or 5-1)
Vick had his scandalous time while a member of the NFL and attempted a comeback in the league. The 38-year-old former No. 1 pick in the 2001 draft last played in the 2015 season with the Steelers. In just five games he had 40-of-66 completed passes for 371 yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps the best show of @MichaelVick's career.
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) December 2, 2018
16 years ago today. (Dec. 1, 2002) @AtlantaFalcons #TDIH pic.twitter.com/ZTojAkvoDW
Tim Tebow (+1000 or 10-1)
Tebow has made it clear, for the time being, that his focus is on baseball. He's actually doing decent in his second sport, but also lends his analyst skills to football shows. That could be giving him the itch to get back on the field and XFL would make him a marquee star in their league.
Tim Tebow 'One Step Away' from Making MLB Debut, Says Mets GM #NYM https://t.co/XaUaBQjKt8 pic.twitter.com/KC2R1XDktL
— Mets Report (@mets_fanly) December 7, 2018
Brett Favre (+10000 or 100-1)
The big longshot of the group, and rightfully so. The former Green Bay Packers quarterback is going on 50 years old. If you really believe in a miraculous football comeback, better put that money up now before rumors bring this price down.
He was just a 25-year-old in his 4th NFL season.
— NFL (@NFL) December 6, 2018
People knew about his mobility and strong arm.
They didn't know he was about to become a LEGEND.
A look at @BrettFavre's 1994 season, the turning point in his @ProFootballHOF career. #TBT (via @HarrisonNFL + @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/QevheAB3gb