Soul Activate WR Watts, DL Gause
March 27, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Soul announced Thursday that wide receiver Darius Watts and defensive lineman George Gause have been activated off injured reserve. The club also released wide receiver Clif Dell and placed defensive lineman Tom Johnson on the IR.
Watts bounces back after suffering an ankle injury. The three-time All-Conference selection player from Marshall University also has NFL playing experience with the Denver Broncos and New York Giants.
Dell had played two games with the Soul. He recorded five receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown against the New York Dragons in Week 3 and obtained seven receptions for 64 yards with touchdown against the Los Angeles Avengers in Week 4.
Johnson, suffering from a groin injury, has 3 1/2 tackles and one sack this season, starting all four games a defensive end.
The Philadelphia Soul (4-0), YOUR Team...YOUnited, continues the 2008 season at home against the Tampa Bay Storm on Thursday, March 29 at 2:00 p.m. (et). The game can be seen live on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD and can be heard locally on Sports Radio 950 and on the web at www.sr950.com.
The Soul are celebrating their fifth anniversary this season. The team has drawn an AFL-best 514,226 fans combined during the past four years. Following last season, the Soul were recognized with the Commissioner's Award as the Organization of the Year and were an honorable mention for the PRISM Award in the category of fan appreciation. Season tickets for the Soul's 2008 season are on sale now. Tickets start as low as $90 for a nine-game plan including a postseason home game. For more information call (888) PHIL-AFL or log on to www.philadelphiasoul.com.
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