Desperados finalize 2006 roster
Published on January 23, 2006 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Dallas Desperados News Release
With several personnel moves over the weekend, the Dallas Desperados finalized their 2006 regular season roster. To reach the league mandated 24-man roster limit, the Desperados waived 10 players and placed another three on Reserve/Injured. The team is in the process of putting together its 2006 practice squad
The Desperados begin preparations this week for their season opener against the Kansas City Brigade on Sunday, January 29. The Brigade visit American Airlines Center for their first ever AFL game. The Desperados enter the season looking to improve upon last seasons 8-7-1 finish.
Following are today's transactions:
Traded Bernard Holsey (OL/DL) to Utah for future considerations.
Placed Roc Haith (WR/DB), Rob Johnson (WR/LB) and Norris McCleary (OL/DL) on Reserve/Injured
Waived: AFL How
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthday College Exp. Acq.
95 Cardwell, Evan OL/DL 6-3 290 5/12/82 North Texas R FA-â06
70 Giles, Barry OL/DL 6-6 335 4/20/75 Oklahoma R FA-â06
10 Jackson, Jarrail WR/DB 5-11 195 9/30/77 Oklahoma 4 FA-â06
8 Jackson, Matt WR/DB 5-10 200 12/21/81 Florida R FA-â06
21 Layton, Andrew WR/LB 6-0 185 3/3/81 Appalachian St. 3 FA-â04
11 McCollister, Chavis WR/DB 5'08 210 2/3/80 Tarleton State R FA-â06
43 Pruitt, Mike FB/LB 6-0 275 4/25/83 North Texas R FA-â06
27 Scott, Tony DS 5-10 190 10/3/76 North Carolina State 3 T(Nas)-â06
22 Shepherd, Jacoby WR/DB 6-1 195 8/31/79 Oklahoma State R FA-'06
1 Wilson, Deontay WR/DB 5-9 170 12/19/79 Prairie View A&M 2 FA-â05
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