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Arlington Renegades TE SAL Cannella Signs with Seattle Seahawks

August 21, 2023 - XFL (XFL)
Arlington Renegades News Release


Arlington, Texas - The XFL today announced that Arlington Renegades tight end Sal Cannella has signed an NFL contract with the Seattle Seahawks.

To date, 64 NFL contracts have been signed by XFL players since the offseason began on May 15. Cannella is the seventh player from the 2023 XFL-champion Renegades to sign an NFL contract, joining offensive lineman Garrett McGhin (Buffalo Bills), defensive lineman Tomasi Laulile (San Francisco 49ers), wide receiver Victor Bolden (Houston Texans), defensive lineman Bruce Hector (New York Jets), linebacker Willie Taylor (Jacksonville Jaguars), and defensive back Darren Evans (New York Giants).

Cannella, 26, finished his first XFL season as Arlington's leading receiver and one of the top tight ends in the league. The Schaumburg, IL native ranked among XFL regular season leaders in receptions (6th, 42), targets (6th, 63), and receiving yards (12th, 415). Cannella had the second-most catches and yards among XFL tight ends behind Orlando's Cody Latimer (50 rec., 593 yards). The Auburn product had 4 catches for 71 yards in the 2023 XFL Championship Game, including a 41-yard touchdown reception.

If the players return to the XFL, they will resume with their former teams.

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