The XFL has partnered with the NFL Alumni Academy to develop potential players for its return to the field in 2023.

The academy, founded in 2020 and run by former NFL coaches and players, operates during the NFL season.

It is one of several groups that provides training and conditioning work to unemployed players, creating a pool for NFL teams who need injury replacements or otherwise are seeking to address depth on their rosters.

The XFL will collaborate on scouting and training resources, and all players who participate in the academy this season will receive an opt-in contract to join the XFL in 2023.