Jim Haslett, former Cincinnati Bengals assistant, is among eight XFL head coaches

Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) heads to the locker room as he talks with coach Jim Haslett after warmups before the NFL preseason Week 4 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016.
Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) heads to the locker room as he talks with coach Jim Haslett after warmups before the NFL preseason Week 4 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016.
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The XFL announced Wednesday morning the eight head coaches for its 2023 season, and a former Cincinnati Bengals assistant coach is among them.

Jim Haslett was the Bengals' linebackers coach for three seasons from 2016 to 2018. He was fired along with head coach Marvin Lewis after the 2018 season. He last coached inside linebackers for the Tennessee Titans in 2020 and 2021.

Haslett was the head coach of the New Orleans Saints for six seasons from 2000 to 2005 and the interim head coach of the St. Louis Rams in 2008.

The XFL is scheduled to kick off in Feb. 2023. The league has not announced which teams the eight head coaches will coach.

The XFL's Haslett bio:

Jim Haslett joins the league from the Tennessee Titans, where he spent two seasons as the Inside Linebackers Coach. Over his 30+ year career, he has coached at the college and pro-level with Penn State, University of Buffalo, Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Redskins, St. Louis Rams, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Raiders, the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League and the Sacramento Surge of the World League of American Football.

More from the XFL's press release:

"Our head coaches are a diverse group of leaders, champions and hall of famers with experience competing and coaching at the highest level in football. Not only will they be mentors to our players, but they are also ambassadors of the XFL as we work together to build tomorrow's league," said Dany Garcia, Co-Owner and Chairwoman of the XFL. "What is most exciting about our talented coaches is that they all share our vision for the XFL and are committed to advancing the game of football for players and making it into a must-watch program for fans. The XFL is anchored in the belief of opportunity, and, just like our players, these football legends will drive the future of the game."

"This is yet another huge moment for the XFL. I have experienced first-hand the positive influence and impact that coaches can have on a player's life, and with our group of smart, accomplished and motivating head coaches, I expect nothing less. Not only will these coaches be mentors to our players, but they will be a big part of the cities in which we will operate. Stay tuned," said Dwayne Johnson.

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