Albany Empire add four league veterans on third signing day

Sports staff ALBANY, N.Y. » The Albany Empire announce four additional players have been assigned to the team roster on the third day of free agency. Per League and team rules, terms are not disclosed. All four players assigned are league veterans. The free agency signing period for the Arena Football League began at 7 a.m. on Monday March 19.

“As a coaching staff, we feel like we are putting together an All-Star team,” said Rob Keefe, Head Coach of the Albany Empire. “We have a ton of veteran leadership on this team who can help our younger guys grow and be successful. I know that the product that we put on the field come April 14 will be highly talented and something that the Capital Region can be proud of.” with the Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Eskimos, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and the Calgary Stampeders. Carr has over 300 receptions and 89 touchdowns in his four seasons in the AFL. played on the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks in the PIFL, under Empire Coach Chris Thompson. About midway through the season, Gregory made the jump to the AFL and was assigned to the Tampa Bay storm. He spent the last two seasons with the Arizona Rattlers and the Washington Valor racking up 129 receptions, 1398 yards and 32 TD. twice during the 2012 season. In 2013, Hobbs took his talents to Canada and signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. In his first year in the CFL, Hobbs was productive with 32 tackles and two interceptions. The Tiger-Cats lost in the championship game in 2013. In 2014, Hobbs was assigned to the Orlando Predators where he played under Coach Keefe. He made his way back to the CFL in 2015, signing with the Calgary Stampeders, before coming back to the AFL in 2017 playing with the Tampa Bay Storm. In five games with the Storm, he compiled 26 tackles and broke up six passes. before transferring to Bowie State. During his three years at Bowie State, he racked up 84 catches, for 1,407 yards and 11 TDs. After graduation, McNeil was assigned to the Portland Thunder, where he earned team honors of Player of the Year. In 2014, he was signed to the Denver Broncos’ practice squad as an undrafted free agent. In 2015, McNeil was signed and released from the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad three times throughout the season. He spent last season in the CFL on the BC Lions’ practice squad. He is excited about being the new team in town and is looking forward to showcasing his dance moves for the Capital Region.