The 2023 Vegas Vipers season was the second season for the Vegas Vipers as a professional American football franchise. They played as charter members of the XFL, one of eight teams to compete in the league for the 2023 season. The Vipers played their home games at the Cashman Field and were led by head coach Rod Woodson.
The franchise relocated from Tampa, Florida to Las Vegas, Nevada prior to the season, changing the team's name from Tampa Bay Vipers to Vegas Vipers.
On January 1, 2024, it was announced that the 2023 season was the last season for the Vipers.
Roster
Schedule All times Pacific Week Day Date Kickoff TV Opponent Results Location Attendance Score Record 1 Saturday February 18 12:00 p.m. ABC at Arlington Renegades 20–22 0–1 Choctaw Stadium 12,047 2 Saturday February 25 4:00 p.m. FX DC Defenders 6–18 0–2 Cashman Field 6,023 3 Saturday March 4 4:00 p.m. FX Seattle Sea Dragons 26–30 0–3 Cashman Field 6,037 4 Sunday March 12 4:00 p.m. ESPN2 at DC Defenders 18–32 0–4 Audi Field 11,521 5 Saturday March 18 7:00 p.m. FX Orlando Guardians 35–32 1–4 Cashman Field 6,008 6 Saturday March 25 4:00 p.m. FX St. Louis BattleHawks 6–29 1–5 Cashman Field 6,033 7 Saturday April 1 12:00 p.m. ESPN2 San Antonio Brahmas 26–12 2–5 Cashman Field 6,041 8 Saturday April 8 10:00 a.m. ESPN at St. Louis BattleHawks 17–21 2–6 The Dome at America's Center 35,167 9 Saturday April 15 9:30 a.m. ABC at Houston Roughnecks 21–28 2–7 TDECU Stadium 10,967 10 Sunday April 23 4:00 p.m. ESPN2 at Seattle Sea Dragons 9–28 2–8 Lumen Field 15,046
Game summaries Week 1: at Arlington Renegades
Week 2: vs DC Defenders
Week 3: vs Seattle Sea Dragons
Week 4: at DC Defenders
Week 5: vs. Orlando Guardians
Week 6: vs. St. Louis BattleHawks
Week 7: vs. San Antonio Brahmas
Week 8: at St. Louis BattleHawks
Week 9: at Houston Roughnecks
Week 10: at Seattle Sea Dragons
Standings
Staff Vegas Vipers staffFront office Director of team operations / Team president – Temeko Richardson Director of player personnel - Joey Clinkscales
Head coaches General manager/Head coach – Rod Woodson
Offensive coaches Running backs – Marcus Lewis Wide receivers – Ray Sherman Tight ends/Special teams – Charlie Eger Offensive line – Bob Wylie Assistant – Mike Newton Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Cris Dishman Defensive Line/OLB – Chuck Bresnahan Linebackers – Jen Welter Defensive backs – Darren Perry
Team Operations Quality control – Franco Arellanos Athletic Trainer - Justin Bland Asst Athletic Trainer - Annie Wilkerson Equipment Manager: Bob Wick *Offensive Coordinator Duane Taylor was fired after Week 3 and Wide Receivers Coach Ray Sherman took over play-calling duties.
*After week 5, Mike Newton was hired as an assistant coach.
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