Soul Sign Cleveland; Waive Broussard, Edwards
Published on March 14, 2008 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Soul signed offensive lineman Justin Cleveland to the practice squad and released offensive lineman Steve Edwards and wide receiver Jamall Broussard on Friday.
Cleveland is a seven-year AFL veteran. He was with the Orlando Predators this preseason before being released.
Broussard played in one game with the Soul, starting and making five catches for 44 yards in Philly's 60-49 win over Chicago last Sunday.
Edwards had been on the Soul's roster since training camp began. He was inactive for both games this season.
The Philadelphia Soul, YOUR Team...YOUnited, continue the 2008 season at home against the New York Dragons on Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m. (et). The first 10,000 fans to the game will receive a Soulmates poster courtesy of Suncoast Mortgage. The game be heard live on the radio at Sports Radio 950 on the web at sr950.com. The game can be seen on Comcast SportsNet on tape delay starting at 7 p.m. (et). The Soul then travel to face the Los Angeles Avengers on Thursday, March 20 beginning at 10:30 p.m. (et). That game can been seen live on Comcast SportsNet and be heard on the radio at Sports Radio 950.
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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