Soul sign Gauntt, Ward
June 12, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (Thursday, June 12) - The Philadelphia Soul signed quarterback Glen Gauntt, defensive back Nick Ward and signed defensive back Serge Sejour to the practice squad on Thursday.
Gauntt was first signed by the Soul on May 9th after Tony Graziani was placed on the injured reserve after suffering a leg injury. When Graziani returned, Gauntt was released on May 23 until his eventual re-signing. Gauntt's only action this season for the Soul came against the Columbus Destroyers when Matt D'Orazio had his wind knocked out for one play.
Gauntt is expected to be in uniform and backup D'Orazio this weekend when the Soul host the Cleveland Gladiators at 7 p.m. (ET) at the Wachovia Spectrum. He will wear #13.
Ward was released by the Soul on Monday, only to re-sign on Thursday. He was originally signed on May 9, 2008 and played in three games, totaling three tackles.
Before coming to the Soul, Ward played for Kansas City, Columbus, Georgia, the Carolina Cobras and the Florida Bobcats.
Ward will have uniform #20. It has not been decided if he will be playing on Saturday.
Sejour is a defensive back who has spent most of his professional career in the Canadian Football League, playing for the Ottawa Renegades and the Montreal Alouettes from two seasons.
The Soul also placed linebacker Craig Kobel on injured reserve Thursday.
The Philadelphia Soul (11-3), YOUR Team...YOUnited, take on the Cleveland Gladiators this Saturday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m. The game will be televised live on Comcast SportsNet, can be heard live on 950 ESPN and will stream live at www.950ESPN.com. For ticket information call 888-PHIL-AFL.
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. For more information call (888) PHIL-AFL or log on to www.philadelphiasoul.com.
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