Rod Woodson, Super Bowl champion and member of the professional football hall of fame is out as head coach of the Vegas Vipers after a season in which the team went 2-8.
the xfl issued a statement Sunday announcing that Woodson and the Vipers mutually agreed to part ways, less than a month after the Arlington Renegades won the championship game over the DC Defenders.
Las Vegas Vipers head coach Rod Woodson and linebacker CJ Avery #28 high-five before their game against the Orlando Guardians at Cashman Field on March 18, 2023 in Las Vegas. (Louis Grasse/Getty Images)
«We want to thank Rod for his hard work and commitment to the Vipers and the League last season,» XFL President Russ Brandon said in a statement.
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«During Rod’s time with the team, the players had an incredible opportunity to learn and benefit from his experience. He left an indelible mark on all the coaches, staff and players. We wish Rod and his family all the best in their future activities.»
Woodson, 58, spent most of his 17 NFL years playing for the pittsburgh steelers. During that time, he was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year and earned six of his nine Pro Bowl nominations there.
Rod Woodson of the Pittsburgh Steelers breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Marvin Harrison of the Indianapolis Colts during a playoff game at Three Rivers Stadium on December 29, 1996, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Colts, 42-14. (George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
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He went on to win the Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in the 2000-2001 season.
«After speaking with my family and members of the soccer operations team, we decided it was in our mutual interest that I step away from the team,» Woodson said in a statement. «I’d like to thank everyone in La Liga and wish them continued success as the second season begins.»
Vegas Vipers head coach Rod Woodson looks on before the XFL game against DC Defenders at Audi Field on March 12, 2023 in Washington, DC (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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The Vipers went 0-4 to start the season before earning their only two wins in Weeks 5 and 7. They finished last in their division and had a record better only than the Orlando Guardians, who finished 1-9.