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Vegas Vipers Wide Receiver Mathew Sexton Signs with Atlanta Falcons

August 3, 2023 - XFL (XFL)
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The XFL has announced that Vegas Vipers wide receiver Matthew Sexton signed with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. Sexton becomes the third Viper to sign an NFL contract, joining Brandon Dillon, who signed with the Washington Commanders on May 30, and John Lovett, who signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on July 31. Sexton is part of six players who signed NFL contracts on Thursday, joining DC Defenders running back Abram Smith, who signed with the Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker Mike Rose, who signed with the Miami Dolphins, and Orlando Guardians defensive lineman Caeveon Patton, San Antonio Brahmas defensive lineman Matthew Gotel and Seattle Sea Dragons offensive lineman Michal Menet who all signed with the Atlanta Falcons. This brings the total number of players who have signed an NFL contract to 43.

Sexton appeared in all 10 games for the Vipers in 2023 and made 23 catches totaling 364 receiving yards. His receptions and receiving yards ranked as the second most on the team and yards ranked 15th in the league. He also served as the team's primary punt returner, averaging 7.8 yards per return.

To date, 145 invitations have been sent to XFL players for camps or to hold individual workouts with NFL teams since the conclusion of the regular season. Monday, May 15, was the first day XFL players could officially sign NFL contracts. If the players return to the XFL, they will resume with their former teams.

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