Philadelphia Soul QB Todd Hammel nearing TD mark
Published on April 3, 2004 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA â Philadelphia Soul quarterback Todd Hammel, a 13-year veteran of the Arena Football League, needs only four touchdown passes to reach 400 for his career, which would make him only the 5th QB in League history to reach that plateau.
Hammel also needs 214 passing yards to reach 25,000 for his career.
Hammel replaced Nick Browder as the starting QB after Browder suffered a separated shoulder on March 21st against the Colorado Crush and was subsequently placed on the injured reserve list.
The Soul also announced they have activated WR/LB Gary Compton from the injured reserve. Compton was placed on the injured reserve list on February 18th after suffering a knee injury in the Soul's February 15th game against the Dallas Desperados.
WR/LB Derin Graham has been placed on injured reserve with a hamstring strain of his right leg. On the season, Graham has recorded 29 receptions for 289 yards and two touchdowns. He also has returned five kicks for 56 yards.
The Soul have also announced they have signed former Philadelphia Eagle Jamal Wallace to the practice squad. Wallace was signed by the Eagles as a rookie free agent prior to the 2003 training camp. Wallace made 34 consecutive starts for the Temple Owls and completed his career with 264 tackles, three interceptions and one sack.
TOP 5 CAREER PASSING YARDS LEADERS * PLAYER, TEAM YARDS
Andy Kelly, Detroit 29,880
Sherdrick Bonner, Arizona 28,713
Aaron Garcia, New York 28,334
Clint Dolezel, Las Vegas 26,730
Todd Hammel, Philadelphia 24,786
TOP 5 CAREER PASSING TOUCHDOWNS LEADERS * PLAYER, TEAM TDS
Aaron Garcia, New York 585
Andy Kelly, Detroit 585
Sherdrick Bonner, Arizona 567
Clint Dolezel, Grand Rapids 528
Todd Hammel, Philadelphia 396
* All currently active
The Soul (3-5) return home to the Wachovia Center tomorrow, April 4th when they host the Dallas Desperados (5-2). Kick-off is set for 12:00 p.m. and can be seen live on NBC-10. Great tickets are still available and can be purchased at any Ticketmaster location or at the Wachovia Center Box Office.
Arena Football League (1987-2008) Stories from April 3, 2004
- Crush fall at home for first time this year - Colorado Crush
- Crush Fall to Firebirds, 45-42 in OT - Colorado Crush
- Philadelphia Soul QB Todd Hammel nearing TD mark - Philadelphia Soul
- Firebirds Beat Crush in Overtime, 45-42 - Albany/Indiana Firebirds
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