XFL St. Louis Battlehawks

Hill and Wells Sign NFL Contracts

Published on August 14, 2023 under XFL (XFL)
St. Louis Battlehawks News Release


ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The XFL announced that St. Louis Battlehawks defensive back Lavert Hill has signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers and linebacker Carson Wells has also agreed to terms with the New England Patriots of the National Football League.

The St. Louis defensive duo became the eleventh and twelfth players from the Battlehawks roster to be signed, with an overall total of 54 contracts now signed by XFL players since this offseason began on May 15.

Named to the 2023 All-XFL Team Defense team, Hill had two interceptions with 25 tackles on the season and registered at least one tackle for loss in four of his last five games.

Wells was second on the Battlehawks with 45 total tackles, seven of which were for a loss. His 3.5 sacks ranked third on the team.

To date, 173 invitations have been sent to XFL players for camps or to hold individual workouts with NFL teams since the conclusion of the XFL regular season.

The St. Louis Battlehawks retain the rights to Hill and Wells should they return to the XFL.

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