The Philadelphia Stars released offensive tackle Mike Rodriguez and linebacker Solomon Wise on Monday. Also, Stars tight end Bug Howard reported to training camp.
Michael Rodriquez III (25-years-old) was drafted by the Stars sixth-round (42nd pick). He was recently with the Alphas of the TSL. In 2020, he had a brief stint with the Ottawa Redblacks.
Rodriquez played 41 games in four seasons (2015-18) at Louisiana Tech at left tackle. In 2018, he was an All-Conference USA Honorable Mention.
Solomon Wise (23-years-old) was drafted by the Stars in the thirty-first round (247th pick). He played seven games at Alcorn State as a graduate transfer with 29 tackles, one sack, and two fumble recoveries. At the University of Texas-San Antonio, Wise played 34 games with 17 tackles, one sack, one pass breakup, and one block on special teams.
Bug Howard (27-years-old) was drafted by the Stars in the thirty-fourth round (269th pick). Howard was with the Buffalo Bills in 2021 on their practice squad. Howard had stints with the Colts, Browns, Panthers, Broncos, and Jaguars.
Howard played 53 games in four seasons (2013-16) at North Carolina with 146 catches for 2,048 yards and 18 touchdowns. In 2019, he played for the Atlanta Legends of the AAF, catching 17 passes for 220-yards.
The Stars open the season on Saturday, April 17th, against the New Orleans Breakers at 4 pm on USA Network. Tickets for the game can be purchased courtesy of our friends at StubHub.
