ELF’s Raiders Add Former XFL Vipers WR Cinque Sweeting

When the USFL-XFL merger went down, it left a lot of talented players without jobs. WR Cinque Sweeting was one of those prospects, who didn’t make it onto a new team after the Vegas Vipers folded when the UFL came together.

After spending some time as a free agent, he’s now found a new home: overseas. The Tirol Raiders of the ELF are signing Sweeting, per Around The ELF.

New Raiders Tirol wide receiver: Cinque Sweeting

— Around the ELF (@aroundtheelf) July 22, 2024

Cinque Sweeting spent the 2023 XFL season with the Vegas Vipers. He was a consistent force offensively for Vegas, despite the revolving door at the quarterback position. Sweeting posted 231 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 20 receptions in 2023.

@XFLVipers return man Cinque Sweeting catches a 25-yard pass for a touchdown to bring the Vipers back into it!!#XFL @XFL2023 @XFLDefenders pic.twitter.com/pGn7cPCD0L

— Between The Goalposts (@NoahBeauso) March 13, 2023

With the Vipers, Cinque started in four of 10 games played. He was also quite valuable on Special Teams. Sweeting returned 22 kicks for 515 yards in 2023, averaging 23.4 yards per return. His 91.7 Kickoff Return grade via PFF was one of the top grades of any XFL player.

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Hey @NFL, might want to take a look at somebody who was the best at it last year… 🤷🏾‍♂️ https://t.co/LrveV0wUC4 pic.twitter.com/643w5vsI2b

— Cinque Sweeting (@CqSoles) March 26, 2024

The Tirol Raiders appear to be bolstering their roster as the playoffs approach, adding some serious depth with Cinque as we hit the final few games. They’ve already invested in spring football talent, having signed former Battlehawks WR Darion Chafin earlier this year. Right now, they’re 5-3 and hold the second seed in the Central Conference.

It was a surprise that Cinque Sweeting didn’t get a look by any UFL teams, given his success in the XFL. Now, he’ll have a chance to continue his professional career in the ELF, with the Raiders.

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