Why UFL exec Daryl Johnston, Houston Roughnecks teammate Leon O'Neal Jr. are confident in new Texans corner Damon Arnette Jr.

Texans signing Damon Arnette Jr.

Texans working out former Raiders first-round pick Damon Arnette

Houston Roughnecks corner Damon Arnette, a former Las Vegas Raiders first-round draft pick from Ohio State, is making the most of his second chance as he seeks a return to the NFL.

This season will feature more swagger, more energy, and more unique game day experiences to all the great fans of Roughneck Nation!

Check out all the info on how you can take part in the excitement of H-Town Roughnecks football for their new 2025 season.

Football in Houston is not over yet. Spring is right around the corner for the start of the United Football League. We're chatting with Houston Roughnecks head coach C.J. Johnson on what's about to be a pretty exciting season.

The XFL team is heading to the playoffs with a big matchup tomorrow against the Arlington renegades.

The Houston Roughnecks play an awesome game of football and you can help the team bring it to their 2023 season opener on February 18 by helping to pack the stands. To get an idea of how much fun the first game of the season is going to be, Houston Life's Melanie Camp headed to University of Houston's TDECU Stadium to catch up with Houston Roughnecks Cornerback Alexander Myres and WR coach Payton Pardee. Fun fact, Pardee is the grandson of legendary Houston football coach Jack Pardee! Watch the video above.

The Houston Roughnecks released its new schedule Thursday morning.

Our XFL home team is BACK IN ACTION!

HOUSTON – The XFL is coming back, thanks to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The actor, producer and retired wrestler teamed up with Redbird Capital and became the only bid to purchase the bankrupt league before the auction was slated to begin, according to NBC Sports and Sportico. The group paid $15 million for the league, split evenly with Johnson’s business partner and ex-wife, Dany Garcia. [Johnson, Garcia and Redbird Capital] are the best possible ownership group for the exciting journey ahead,” XFL President Jeffrey Pollack, who oversaw the sale process for the league, told Sportico in a statement. There was no word on when the XFL will make a return.

Walker has found a home in the NFL. The Houston Roughnecks quarterback, who was the early contender for the league’s MVP, has signed with the Carolina Panthers per ESPN’s Dianna Russini. It’s not Walker’s first stint in the NFL, as he previously learned from Andrew Luck and Jacoby Brissett during his time with the Indianapolis Colts. As the Roughnecks quarterback, Walker wowed fans each week, leading the league with 1,338 yards and 15 passing touchdowns. Walker will be reunited with the Panthers’ first-year coach Matt Rhule, who coached Walker in college at Temple.

HOUSTON – This win didn’t come easy for the Houston Roughnecks. Down 14-0 in the second quarter, a touchdown from Nick Holley puts Houston on the board. Houston gained their first lead, 26-23, in the fourth quarter thanks to Phillips. The Roughnecks win came in front of a season-high 19,773 fans at TDECU stadium. Check out the Houston Roughnecks’ big fourth-quarter play:

All rights reserved.) HOUSTON – The Houston Roughnecks defeated the Dallas Renegades, 27-20, Sunday afternoon in Dallas. The in-state rivalry match-up has been coined as the Texas Throwdown. The Roughnecks remain undefeated, 4-0, in the XFL League this season. Here is the social media coverage of the Texas Throwdown:

Running back James Butler took an opportunity in Week 1 and turned it into a regular role. Rising starWhen the Roughnecks released the team’s initial training camp roster, Butler wasn’t on it. Butler then had a workout with the Green Bay Packers, before finally settling on playing in the XFL. The league has given players like Butler and Walker the opportunity to show NFL teams game tape they might not otherwise get in limited pre-season action. Butler is currently fourth in the league in rushing yards with 130, playing in an offense that prioritizes passing.

HOUSTON – The Houston Roughnecks remain undefeated in the XFL League after crushing the Tampa Bay Vipers, 34-27, Saturday afternoon. Phillips had an impressive game for the Roughnecks. Here is fan reaction from social media:PJ Walker and Cam Phillips are carrying the Houston Roughnecks right now. pic.twitter.com/BCzOYo9cSa — Dom Ingram (@DommieIngram) February 22, 2020PJ Walker is very watchable. @XFLRoughnecks — Mr Bad Example (@blondebutters) February 22, 2020The Houston Roughnecks have still NEVER lost a football game.

Astros camp beginsIt has been a crazy offseason and things will only intensify when pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training on Wednesday and workouts begin Thursday in West Palm Beach. The Houston Roughnecks opened with an impressive 37-16 win over the LA Wildcats thanks to a big day from quarterback P.J. The Roughnecks return to action this Sunday at home when 1-0 St. Louis comes to town at 5 p.m. Rockets hit the All-Star breakThe Rockets will close out with the Boston Celtics Tuesday night before the NBA All-Star break arrives. The win came at LA against the Lakers followed by a blowout loss at Phoenix and a buzzer-beater home loss Sunday night to the Utah Jazz.

HOUSTON – Houston was among the first cities to participate in a new era of alternate football. The Houston Roughnecks beat the Los Angeles Wildcats, 37-17, Saturday in their inaugural XFL League game. The Roughnecks were able to fill most of the lower bowl of TDECU Stadium with many fans wearing Roughnecks gear. NFL will scout XFL talentMuch like the failed AAF, the XFL is made up of just-outside-the-NFL-level talent. The Roughnecks backup quarterback Connor Cook started a playoff game against the Houston Texans in 2016.

HOUSTON – The Houston Roughnecks defeated the Los Angeles Wildcats, 37-17, Saturday in their inaugural XFL League matchup. Mood all YEAR 👇 https://t.co/1HifBJL7IN — Houston Roughnecks (@XFLRoughnecks) February 9, 2020Quarterback PJ Walker had a standout game. My fiancée says she likes the #Roughnecks more than the Texans because the roughnecks are good #XFL2020 — Frank (@TheFirstFrank) February 9, 2020The XFL League is a new professional football league with eight teams. The game had all of the pieces of a typical football environment: tailgating, sizzling passes and rough tackles and entertaining touchdown celebrations. 2nd TD for 2️⃣8️⃣@jamessbutler20 is a beast 😤pic.twitter.com/PdHRZuBKZE — Houston Roughnecks (@XFLRoughnecks) February 9, 2020Plus, the format features new interactions such as in-game interviews with the players.

HOUSTON – A former Houston Texans player says he is coming back to Houston to play for the Roughnecks XFL this season. Charles James II was a cornerback for the Texans in 2016 before he was waived from the team’s active roster. Coming back to Houston to play for the @XFLRoughnecks this season! I must have a charles james houston roughnecks jersey. Houstonians will buy tickets to see Happy Socks play.