The Arlington Renegades released tight end Sal Cannella on Tuesday according to the UFL Transactions page as he is signing with an NFL team.
Sal Cannella is six foot five and weighs 230 pounds. The 28-year-old from Schaumburg, Illinois, re-signed with the Arlington Renegades on February 25, 2025. In 2025, he made 44 catches for 474 yards, and one touchdown in 10 games. He was named to the All-UFL Team in 2025.
Cannella went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft. He played two seasons for the Generals (TSL) in 2020 and 2021 making 25 catches for 271 yards, and three touchdowns in ten games helping the Generals win the TSL Championship in 2020. He would then sign with the Miami Dolphins on August 2, 2021, but was released three days later.
Next, Cannella was drafted by the New Orleans Breakers (USFL) in the 34th round (265th pick) of the 2022 USFL Draft. In 2022, Cannella made 34 catches for 368 yards, and two touchdowns in ten games. In the South Divisional Semifinals against the Birmingham Stallions, Cannella made 12 catches for 154 yards. He was named to the All-USFL Team after the season.
After the season, Cannella signed with the Green Bay Packers playing two preseason games making three catches for 31 yards but was released at the end of training camp.
The Arlington Renegades drafted Cannella in the first round (7th pick) in Phase 1 of the 2023 XFL Draft. In 2023, Cannella made 42 catches for 415 yards in ten games for the Renegades in 2023. In the playoffs, Cannella made six catches for 89 yards, and one touchdown helping the Renegades win the XFL Championship over the D.C. Defenders.
After the season, Cannella signed with the Seattle Seahawks playing one preseason game making one catch for five yards. The Renegades re-signed him on July 25, 2024. In 2024, he made 53 catches for 497 yards, and six touchdowns in 10 games. He led the UFL in touchdowns (6) and was named to the All-UFL Team.
The Renegades released him on July 25, 2024, and he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on July 26, 2024. Cannella made two catches for 16 yards in three preseason games. The Buccaneers released him on August 17, 2024.
Collegiately, Cannella played two seasons at Scottdale Community College (2015-16) making 29 catches for 443 yards, and seven touchdowns in ten games for the Fighting Artichokes. Then, Cannella transferred to Auburn (2017-19) making 25 catches for 330 yards, five touchdowns, and one tackle (1 solo) in 37 games for the Tigers.
