Once upon a time “21 Pony” was all the rage at Eagles training camp, an "unstoppable" formation in T-shirts and shorts that put a couple of undersized running backs, Darren Sproles and Donnel Pumphrey, on the field at the same time.
Here's a look at some of the more notable players trying to prolong their pro football careers in the XFL, or at least until the rosters become official on Jan. 27.
Donnel Pumphrey was heartbroken after being cut by the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. Pumphrey, a fourth-round pick out of San Diego State last year, failed to make the defending Super Bowl champions’ roster.