Sal Cannella (American football)

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Sal Cannella
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Cannella with the Renegades in 2023
Personal information
Born: (1996-12-02) December 2, 1996 (age 27)
Schaumburg, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school: St Viator
(Arlington Heights, Illinois)
College: Scottsdale CC (2016)
Auburn (2017–2019)
Position: Tight end
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Salvatore Cannella (born December 2, 1996) is an American professional football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football for Auburn. After going undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft he signed with the TSL Generals of The Spring League (TSL). He also played for the Green Bay Packers, the Miami Dolphins, and the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL), the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL), and the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).

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Early life

Cannella was born in Schaumburg, Illinois, but grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He reportedly did not play football his junior year at high school at St. Viator High School, in order to focus on basketball. [1]

College career

Cannella attended Scottsdale Community College where he hauled in 29 receptions for 443 yards and seven touchdowns over 10 games. On September 3, 2016, Cannella had a career high six catches for 100 yards and two touchdowns against Glendale Community College. [2] In 2017, he transferred to Auburn. [3] His first touchdown with the Tigers came on a six-yard touchdown pass from Jarrett Stidham against no. 6 Washington on September 3, 2018. [4] On January 1, 2020, in the Outback Bowl against Minnesota Cannella caught a 37-yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix. Cannella appeared in 37 games over three seasons for the Tigers and had 25 receptions for 330 yards and five touchdowns.

College statistics

SeasonGamesReceiving
GPRecYardsAvgTD
Scottsdale CC
2016 102944315.27
Auburn Tigers
2017 1133110.30
2018 13121119.23
2019 131018818.82
Career 475477314.312

Professional career

Cannella was an undrafted free agent exiting the 2020 NFL draft, and did not sign with a team. [5]

TSL Generals

Cannella played in the 2020 The Spring League Fall season for the TSL Generals. [6] In 2020, Cannella had 12 receptions for 108 yards and two touchdowns in just three games. He also had an additional five catches for 66 yards and one touchdown in the championship game. [7] He was a key part of the Generals championship winning team in 2020, and as a result earned a workout with the Indianapolis Colts. [8] [9] However, Cannella did not sign, and returned to the Generals for the 2021 The Spring League season. [8] In 2021, Cannella caught eight passes for 97 yards. [10] Following the season, he was invited to a mini-camp held by the Chicago Bears but did not sign. [5] [11]

Miami Dolphins

On August 2, 2021, Cannella signed with the Miami Dolphins, and spent four days on the roster before being cut. [5] [12] [13]

New Orleans Breakers

Cannella was drafted number 2 overall in the tight end's phase of the 2022 USFL draft by the New Orleans Breakers. [14] During the season, Cannella accumulated 34 receptions for 368 yards, with two touchdowns, and was named to the All-USFL Team. [15]

Green Bay Packers

On July 20, 2022, the Green Bay Packers announced that they had signed Sal Cannella. [16] [17] Cannella was cut by the team on August 16, 2022. [18]

Arlington Renegades (first stint)

Cannella was drafted 7th overall in the Skill Positions Phase of the 2023 XFL Draft by the Arlington Renegades. [19] He was the first tight end selected. [19] During the regular season, he was targeted 63 times and made 42 receptions for 415 yards. [20] He was the Renegades' leading receiver, and was also second among receiving yards for tight ends, behind only Cody Latimer. [20] He later won the 2023 XFL Championship Game with the Renegades. [21] He was released from his contract on August 21, 2023. [22]

Seattle Seahawks

On August 21, 2023, Canella signed with the Seattle Seahawks. [23] He was waived on August 27. [24]

On October 10, 2023, the Minnesota Vikings hosted Cannella for a workout, but no deal was reached. [25]

Arlington Renegades (second stint)

On February 25, 2024, Cannella re-signed with the Renegades. [26] Cannella finished the season and led the league with a career-high six receiving touchdowns. He finished first among tight ends with 497 receiving yards and 53 catches. [27]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cannella signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on July 25, 2024. [28] He was waived on August 27. [29]

Career statistics

Legend
Led the league
League champion
BoldCareer high
Regular Season statistics
YearLeagueTeamGamesReceiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgTD
2022 USFL NO 1093436810.82
2023 XFL ARL 107424159.80
2024 UFL ARL 105534979.46
Career30211291,2809.98
Playoff statistics
YearLeagueTeamGamesReceiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgTD
2022 USFL NO 111215412.80
2023 XFL ARL 2168914.81
Career321824313.51

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  7. ↑ The Spring League 🏈 [@TheSpringLeague] (December 17, 2020). "Generals statistical leaders from the #TSL2020 Championship Game vs Aviators: QB Bryan Scott: 22/32, 263 yds, 3TD, 28 rush yds, TD RB Darnell Holland: 5 rush/51 yds WR Kelvin McKnight Jr.: 7 rec/67 yards TE Sal Cannella: 5 rec/66 yds, TD WR Jordan Suell: 4 rec/100 yds, TD https://t.co/2OksptN6X3" (Tweet). Retrieved January 19, 2024– via Twitter.
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