Sal Cannella Injury News & Updates
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Joins Cleveland's practice squad
Cannella signed with Cleveland's practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Cannella remains with the Browns organization despite failing to earn a spot on the team's 53-man roster. With the status of third-string tight end Blake Whiteheart (knee) in doubt for Week 1, Cannella may not have to wait long for a chance to join the active roster.
Aug 24, 2025
Cut loose by Browns
The Browns waived Cannella on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Cannella joined the team in June after spending last season with the UFL's Arlington Renegades but was unable to earn a spot on Cleveland's final roster. He will look to catch on with another team and make his NFL regular-season debut during the upcoming campaign.
Jun 19, 2025
Earns opportunity with Browns
Cleveland agreed to terms Thursday on a contract with Cannella, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Cannella led all UFL tight ends with 470 receiving yards last season, and he now gets another chance to develop with an NFL club. He spent training camp in 2024 with the Buccaneers but didn't make the team's 53-man roster.
Aug 25, 2024
Cut by Bucs
The Buccaneers waived Cannella on Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Cannella signed with the Bucs at the beginning of training camp. He registered two catches for 16 yards against the Jaguars on Aug. 17, but he did not record a catch in his other two preseason outings. Cannella will explore his next options should he go unclaimed off waivers.
Jul 26, 2024
Slated to sign with Bucs
Cannella will be signing with Tampa Bay, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Cannella has yet to play an NFL snap since ending his college career in 2019, but he's had some success in the XFL/UFL, most notably leading the UFL with six receiving touchdowns while racking up 496 receiving yards (fifth-most in the league) on 53 receptions (third-most) with Arlington this spring. Cannella will look to earn a roster spot among a Tampa Bay TE corps that is headed by Cade Otton, who played on over 90 percent of the team's offensive snaps last season.
Aug 27, 2023
Let go by Seattle
Cannella was waived by the Seahawks on Sunday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Cannella had success in the XFL with the Arlington Renegades this summer but was unable to land a spot on the Seahawks' 53-man roster. It's unclear whether he'll be able to find a spot with an NFL organization during the 2023 campaign.
Aug 21, 2023
Signs with Seattle
The Seahawks signed Cannella on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Cannella led the XFL's Arlington Renegades with 42 catches, turning them into 415 scoreless yards earlier this year. A catch-first tight end, Cannella has yet to appear in an NFL game and faces an uphill battle to land a roster spot with the Seahawks.
Aug 30, 2022
Let go by Green Bay
The Packers waived Cannella on Tuesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Cannella signed with the Packers in July after being named to the All-USFL team during his stint with the New Orleans Breakers earlier this year. The tight end caught all three of his targets for 31 yards across the final two preseason games, but he finds himself among a wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline.
Jul 21, 2022
Joining Green Bay
Cannella signed a contract with the Packers on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Cannella was one of four free agents that worked out for Green Bay earlier this week. The 25-year-old tight end was selected as a member of the All-USFL team during his time with the New Orleans Breakers earlier this year, catching 34 passes for 368 yards and two touchdowns. Cannella will fill out the final spot on the Packers' 90-man roster heading into the start of training camp next week.
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