Bankruptcy filing likely XFL’s end

The XFL filed for bankruptcy, likely spelling the end of the second iteration of the league.

The filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware estimates the organization has between $10,000,001 and $50 million in both assets and liabilities. Former coaches Bob Stoops and Marc Trestman are among the creditors with the largest unsecured claims.

The WWE-backed XFL canceled the rest of its season last month because of the coronavirus pandemic. It suspended operations and laid off employees Friday.

Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died in a one-car crash outside his hometown of Montgomery, Alabama, authorities said. He was 36.

Jackson was hired as the quarterbacks coach for FCS program Tennessee State last season after a 10-year NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills. Seattle coach Pete Carroll tweeted a message calling Jackson “a beloved teammate, competitor, and Seahawk.”

The NFL and its players union have agreed to conduct “virtual” offseason workout programs until every team is permitted to open its facilities. Teams can hold classroom instruction, workouts and non-football educational programs using online platforms, according to a memo sent to the teams that was obtained by The Associated Press.

The three-week virtual offseason starts on April 20 and runs through May 15. Teams with a new head coach have the option to also hold a fourth week for a voluntary veterans minicamp.

The Cleveland Browns will donate net proceeds from sales of their new jerseys to a fund aiding health-care professionals, first responders and others who have selflessly served in the pandemic.