Indianapolis Colts Sign Blizzard Offensive Lineman
April 23, 2009 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Green Bay Blizzard News Release
Green Bay Blizzard offensive lineman, Brandon Barnes, will be playing in the NFL next season after signing with the Indianapolis Colts this week. The 6'2, 315 pound offen- sive lineman was playing his frst season in the arenafootball2 (af2) league and was seeing great improvement in the frst couple games so far this season. Barnes spent a short period of time with the Baltimore Ravens in 2008 before coming to Green Bay and playing for the Blizzard this season.
Head Coach Bob Landsee discussed the signing of Barnes, "The signing of Brandon Barnes by the Indianapolis Colts is an exciting time for our organization as well as the league as a whole. This is the type of opportunity the af2, and specifcally this team, are looking to provide our players. We are very happy for Brandon and know that he is a great example of what we are trying to accomplish here."
Being able to play football, develop their skills and get exposure to NFL teams is exact- ly the outcome players want when playing in the af2. The organization wishes Barnes the best of luck with his opportunity to play in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts.
In hopes of replacing Barnes down in the trenches, former Blizzard Aqua Etefa will return to the roster. Etefa received af2 frst team honors while playing for the Blizzard last season and was expecting to play in the AFL this season.
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