The 2024 St. Louis Battlehawks season was the third season for the St. Louis Battlehawks as a professional American football franchise. They played as members of the United Football League after a merger between the XFL and the USFL. They were one of eight teams vying to compete in the league for the 2024 season. The Battlehawks played their home games at The Dome at America's Center and were led by head coach Anthony Becht. The team competed in the XFL Conference.
The Battlehawks tied their 7–3 record from the previous season. Despite the aboverecord, they missed the playoffs last season. Following a Week 8 victory against the DC Defenders, the franchise officially clinched a playoff berth to the XFL Conference Championship Game.
Signees to the NFL Player Position Date NFL teamRef. Lukas Denis S May 15 Atlanta Falcons LaCale London DT May 15 Atlanta Falcons Gary JenningsWRMay 16Carolina Panthers Jaryd Jones-Smith OT May 16 Washington Commanders Hakeem ButlerWRMay 16Pittsburgh SteelersMarcell AtemanWRJune 1Buffalo BillsDarrius ShepherdWRJune 1Los Angeles ChargersKevin AtkinsDTJuly 26New York Giants
Schedule All times Central Week Day Date Kickoff TV Opponent Results Location Attendance Score Record 1 Saturday March 30 3:00 p.m. Fox at Michigan Panthers L 16–18 0–1 Ford Field 9,444 2 Saturday April 6 7:00 p.m. ABC Arlington Renegades W 27–24 1–1 The Dome at America's Center 40,317 3 Sunday April 14 2:00 p.m. ABC at San Antonio Brahmas W 31–24 2–1 Alamodome 11,790 4 Saturday April 20 11:30 a.m. ABC Memphis Showboats W 32–17 3–1 The Dome at America's Center 31,757 5 Sunday April 28 11:00 a.m. ESPN at DC Defenders W 45–12 4–1 Audi Field 16,058 6 Saturday May 4 2:00 p.m. Fox Houston Roughnecks W 22–8 5–1 The Dome at America's Center 32,969 7 Saturday May 11 3:00 p.m. Fox at Birmingham Stallions L 26–30 5–2 Protective Stadium 14,056 8 Sunday May 19 11:00 a.m. ABC DC Defenders W 26–21 6–2 The Dome at America's Center 32,403 9 Saturday May 25 11:00 a.m. ABC at Arlington Renegades L 22–36 6–3 Choctaw Stadium 8,545 10 Saturday June 1 3:00 p.m. Fox San Antonio Brahmas W 13–12 7–3 The Dome at America's Center 34,379
Game summaries Week 1: at Michigan Panthers
Standings
Postseason Schedule Week Day Date Kickoff TV Opponent Results Location Attendance Score Record XFL Conference Championship Sunday June 9 6:00 p.m. Fox vs. San Antonio Brahmas L 15–25 0–1 The Dome at America's Center 30,237 Roster
Staff The 2024 coaching staff was announced on February 21, 2024. St. Louis Batthawks staffFront office General manager – Dave Boller
Head coach Head coach – Anthony Becht
Offensive coaches Running Backs/Special Teams – Kyle Caskey Offensive Coordinator – Bruce Gradkowski Offensive Line – Gino Gradkowski Wide Receivers – Phil McGeoghan Defensive coaches Defensive Coordinator – Donnie Abraham Secondary – Martin Bayless Linebackers – Chris Claiborne Defensive Line – La'Roi Glover
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