Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) passes under pressure from Houston Roughnecks linebacker Drew Lewis (53) on third down during the fourth quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks cornerback Ajene Harris (27) gets a pass interference call while defending Seattle Dragons wide receiver Alonzo Moore (1) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.Jon Shapley/Staff photographer
Houston Roughnecks cornerback Charles James II (21) celebrates as safety Cody Brown (25) heckles Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.Jon Shapley/Staff photographer
Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) fumbles during the fourth quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks and Seattle Dragons players go after a fumble during the fourth quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks wide receiver Sam Mobley (3) goes up for a pass while defended by Seattle Dragons cornerback Johnathan Alston (27) during the second quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston. The catch was reviewed and called incomplete.
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Houston Roughnecks defensive end Corey Crawford (93) celebrates after stopping Seattle Dragons running back Ja'Quan Gardner (31) during the fourth quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons tight end Colin Jeter (81) completes a catch while defended by Houston Roughnecks cornerback Charles James II (21) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks wide receiver Kahlil Lewis (1) is forced out of bounds after a gain of 5 yards by Seattle Dragons safety Jordan Martin (33) during the fourth quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks running back James Butler (28) rushes for a first down and is brought down by Seattle Dragons safety Jordan Martin (33) during the fourth quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons running back Kenneth Farrow (20) is tackled by Houston Roughnecks linebacker Beniquez Brown (42) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks defensive lineman Gabe Wright (97) stops Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks defensive lineman Gabe Wright (97) stops Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks linebacker DeMarquis Gates (47) celebrates with defensive lineman Gabe Wright (97) after Wright stopped Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons wide receiver Alonzo Moore (1) argues with Houston Roughnecks players before officials called pass interference on the previous play during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks cornerback Ajene Harris (27) gets a pass interference call while defending Seattle Dragons wide receiver Alonzo Moore (1) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) is tackled by Houston Roughnecks cornerback Deatrick Nichols (32) and linebacker Edmond Robinson (51) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) is heckled by Houston Roughnecks players after being tackled during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons tackle Isaiah Battle (79) leaves the game with an injury during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons tight end Colin Jeter (81) completes a catch while defended by Houston Roughnecks cornerback Charles James II (21) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons safety Jordan Martin (33) celebrates after intercepting a pass intended for Houston Roughnecks wide receiver Sam Mobley (3) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks quarterback P.J. Walker (11) runs past Seattle Dragons defensive end Praise Martin-Oguike (51) for a 9 yard gain during the fourth quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons safety Jordan Martin (33) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Roughnecks wide receiver Sam Mobley (3) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons cornerback Marko Myers (24) celebrates with teammates after an interception during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons players celebrate after an interception during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks running back Nick Holley (33) is forced out of bounds by Seattle Dragons safety Jordan Martin (33) after a reception during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons running back Trey Williams (23) runs on his way to a touchdown during the second quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks fans heckle Seattle Dragons players after they successfully complete a 2-point conversion during the second quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks cornerback Charles James II (21) celebrates as safety Cody Brown (25) heckles Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks cornerback Charles James II (21) celebrates after Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) was tackled during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) is stopped by Houston Roughnecks cornerback Deatrick Nichols (32) on second down during the first quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Houston Roughnecks cornerback Charles James II (21) celebrates as safety Cody Brown (25) heckles Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) during the third quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons cornerback Channing Stribling (30) almost intercepts a pass intended for Houston Roughnecks wide receiver Cam Phillips (14) during the first quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) drops back to pass during the second quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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Seattle Dragons quarterback B.J. Daniels (7) throws a pass during the second quarter of an XFL game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at TDECU Stadium in Houston.
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The Seattle Dragons’ inaugural season has been cut short as the XFL announced Thursday that it’s discontinuing games for 2020 in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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A league statement said that all players will be paid their base pay and benefits for the year, and season-ticket holders will be issued refunds or credit toward future games.
The start-up XFL is “committed” to playing a full season in 2021 and beyond, the statement read.
“Currently, the XFL will not be playing its regular season games,” the press release said. “The XFL is committed to playing a full season in 2021 and future years.”
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The Dragons consistently drew great support for their home games at CenturyLink Field, attracting the highest attendance numbers of the league’s teams. They entered Sunday’s game against the LA Wildcats with a 1-4 record.
The XFL has followed suit with the majority of the country’s professional and college sports leagues, who’ve been postponing and canceling events the last couple days amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
