Dragons add six players to roster
October 9, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
New York Dragons News Release
The Dragons signed six players to their roster following the re-signing of Delbert Cowsette last week. The Dragons have added WR Jason Anderson, OL/DL Mike Brown and Stephen Cully, along with DB Ukee Dozier, FB/LB Brandon Jones and DL Adam Roberts. The Dragons training camp roster now stands at 23.
Anderson (6-3, 200) attended Wake Forest University where he started in 33 of his 40 career games and recorded 115 receptions for 2,066 yards and 15 touchdowns. His longest touchdown reception of 85 yards ties for the longest pass completion in Wake Forest History. He signed as a free agent with the Tennessee Titans following college.
Brown (6-5, 260) was discovered after attending camp with the New York Jets this summer. He attended Howard University were he played in 35 career games for the Bisons, recording 89 tackles, 31 tackles for loss and 11 sacks.
Cully (6-5, 320) has played in the af2, CFL and NFLE in the past four years. The last team he played for was the Albany Conquest of the af2. He attended the University of Connecticut.
Dozier (6-1, 195) joins the Dragons after spending 2005 into 2006 on the Minnesota Vikings practice squad and active roster. He previously attended the University of Minnesota where he started 43 career games and played in 49.
Jones (6-0, 250) formerly attended camp with the Minnesota Vikings and attended Purdue University where he ran for 1,661 yards and 10 touchdowns, recording 49 receptions.
Roberts (6-3, 257), whose hometown is Brooklyn, N.Y., attended the University of Cincinnati and attended camp with the Tennessee Titans following his successful college career.
All six players were signed after attending an invitational workout held by the Dragons coaching staff.
"I'm excited about the potential that these athletes have," said Weylan Harding, head coach of the Dragons. "Never this early in the free agent period have we been able to sign this many guys from our invitational workout. This shows the type of talent we are bringing in here and also makes for a competitive group as far as training camp is concerned. We are aiming for players who will provide what is necessary to overcome the 10-6 hump and make it to the ArenaBowl."
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