Saints think XFL experience was good for Niko Lalos’ growth

SmashMouth · 08-21-2023, 08:48 AM

Niko Lalos entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie in 2020 and has only played in six games so far in his NFL career, but he got some experience this year that helped his growth, in the XFL.

Lalos ended last season on the Saints’ practice squad, then went to the XFL, where he played for the Seattle Sea Dragons and was one of the top defensive ends in that league. Now he’s back with the Saints, competing for a roster spot, and he had three sacks in Sunday night’s preseason game. Saints coach Dennis Allen credited Lalos’ XFL experience this spring for his continued growth.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Saints think XFL experience was good for Niko Lalos’ growth Niko Lalos entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie in 2020 and has only played in six games so far in his NFL career, but he got some experience this year that helped his growth, in the XFL. Lalos ended last season on the Saints’ practice squad, then went to the XFL, where he played for the Seattle Sea Dragons and was one of the top defensive ends in that league. Now he’s back with the Saints, competing for a roster spot, and he had three sacks in Sunday night’s preseason game. Saints coach Dennis Allen credited Lalos’ XFL experience this spring for his continued growth. more here MatthewT, leilung, K Major and 1 others like this.