The XFL dealt out hefty layoffs Friday and suspended operations after a month ago cancelling the remaining games for the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. It is not expected to return in 2021. The Houston Roughnecks will always be the only undefeated team in the short-lived league. Scroll through our favorite shots of the season. (Photos by Jack Gorman and Eric Sauseda)

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    The Roughnecks enter the field at TDECU Stadium against the LA Wildcats.
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    Sam Mobley (3) makes a catch during training camp.
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    Head Coach June Jone calls plays against the LA Wildcats.
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    The Roughnecks swarm the BattleHawks running back.
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    Edmond Robinson (51) lays out Keith Mumphery, Jr. (17).
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    The Roughnecks defense slams into the Seattle Dragons running back.
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    James Butler runs against the LA Wildcats.
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    PJ Walker throws against the Seattle Dragons.
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    PJ Walker (11) sprints for a long gain against the LA Wildcats.
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    Sergio Castillo kicks off against the LA Wildcats.
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    Khalil Lewis (1) celebrates a touchdown against the LA Wildcats.
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    Drew Lewis (53) sacks Jordan Ta’amu (10).
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    James Butler (28) celebrates in the stands against the St. Louis Battlehawks.
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    Gabe Wright (97) makes a tackle against the Seattle Dragons.
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    Cody Brown (25) returns an interception against the St. Louis Battlehawks.
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    Cam Phillips (14) makes a catch against the St. Louis Battlehawks.
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    James Butler (28) breaks a run against the Seattle Dragons.
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    Andre Williams (44) runs the ball against the St. Louis Battlehawks.
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    Rayheem Malone dives on a muffed punt against the LA Wildcats.
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    PJ Walker (11) scrambles against the St. Louis Battlehawks.
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    The Houston Roughnecks defense celebrate a stop against the Seattle Dragons.
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    PJ Walker (11) throws against the St. Louis Battlehawks.
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    DeMarquis Gates celebrates as he exits the game against the Seattle Dragons.
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    LaTroy Lewis (54) makes a tackle against the St. Louis Battlehawks.
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    Fans support the Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium.
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    Cody Brown (25) makes an interception against the St. Louis Battlehawks.
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    James Butler (28) makes a tough run against the St. Louis Battlehawks.
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    Ajene Harris (27) returns a kick against the LA Wildcats.
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    Khalil Lewis (1) makes a leaping catch against the LA Wildcats.
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    PJ Walker (11) throws a touchdown against the LA Wildcats.
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    James Butler (28) celebrates with fans against the Seattle Dragons.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.