Arlington DLs Doug Costin and Tomasi Laulile Sign NFL Contracts
August 23, 2023 – XFL (XFL) – Arlington Renegades News Release
ARLINGTON, Texas – The XFL announced that Arlington Renegades defensive linemen Doug Costin (Las Vegas Raiders) and Tomasi Laulile (Denver Broncos) have signed NFL contracts. To date, 66 NFL contracts have been signed by XFL players since the offseason began on May 15.
Eight players from the 2023 XFL-champion Renegades have signed NFL contracts (listed alphabetically): wide receiver Victor Bolden (Houston Texans), tight end Sal Cannella (Seattle Seahawks), defensive lineman Doug Costin (Las Vegas Raiders), defensive back Darren Evans (New York Giants), defensive lineman Bruce Hector (New York Jets), defensive lineman Tomasi Laulile (San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos), offensive lineman Garrett McGhin (Buffalo Bills), and linebacker Willie Taylor (Jacksonville Jaguars).
Costin, 25, appeared in five games during the Renegades’ run to the 2023 XFL Championship. He has seen action in 13 NFL games with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2020-21), including nine starts as a rookie in 2020. Costin was originally signed by Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent in 2020 after starring at Miami (Ohio). He has also spent time in the NFL with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
Laulile’s signing marks his second NFL contract of the offseason. He originally signed with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday and played in the team’s preseason game on Saturday before being waived on Monday.
If the players return to the XFL, they will resume with their former teams.
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