Sal Cannella - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Stays with Browns The Browns signed Cannella to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Cannella was elevated for both of Cleveland's final two games of the season as additional help at tight end, where he played 35 total snaps (29 offensive and 6 on special teams), catching two receptions for 11 yards on five targets. The 29-year-old will participate in the Browns' offseason activities and attempt to earn a spot on their active roster next season

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Browns elevated Cannella from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Cannella will see the field for the second game in a row after being elevated from the practice squad in back-to-back weeks. With both Harold Fannin (groin) and David Njoku (knee) out in Week 18, Cannella has another opportunity to build off his Week 17 game, where he led all tight ends with four targets, accounting for two receptions and 11 yards.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Browns sign LB Edefuan Ulofoshio and place LB Carson Schwesinger on injured reserve Browns also elevated TE Sal Cannella from the practice squad

JANUARY 3 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Returns to practice squad Cannella reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Cannella was elevated to the active roster ahead of the team's 13-6 win over the Steelers in Week 17, and he ultimately led all tight ends with four targets, reeling in two of them for 11 yards. With Harold Fannin (groin) unable to complete the game, Cannella was thrust into a more significant role, and he could be elevated again prior to Sunday's final regular-season contest against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads TEs in targets Cannella caught two of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers in Week 17.

Impact Cannella was elevated from the practice squad for the game and unexpectedly led the team's tight ends in targets. That's partially due to Harold Fannin (groin) being removed after just 12 snaps. It's notable that Cannella was the preferred target over Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates. If the Browns opt to shelve Fannin for the regular season finale against the Bengals, Cannella could serve as the primary receiving option at tight end.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Browns have elevated Cannella from the practice squad Saturday in advance of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Cannella is being elevated as a depth option at tight end with top playmaker Harrold Fannin (groin) listed as questionable and David Njoku (groin) ruled out. The expectation is that Fannin will be good to go versus Pittsburgh, but Cannella will get a chance to handle third-string duties if the rookie starter ends up inactive.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Browns elevate TE Sal Cannella and QB Bailey Zappe Zappe has appeared in 15 career games with nine starts

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Joins Cleveland's practice squad Cannella signed with Cleveland's practice squad Wednesday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Browns The Browns waived Cannella on Sunday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Auburn tight end Sal Cannella signs with Cleveland Browns Sal Cannella signs with the Cleveland Browns after an All-UFL season.

JUNE 20, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Earns opportunity with Browns Cleveland agreed to terms Thursday on a contract with Cannella, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Bucs The Buccaneers waived Cannella on Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to sign with Bucs Cannella will be signing with Tampa Bay, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs sign former UFL TE Sal Cannella The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former UFL tight end Sal Cannella on Friday.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Cannella, 27, most recently...

JULY 26, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Bucs Add Former UFL Tight End Sal Cannella Currently down a tight end with Tanner Taula injured, the Buccaneers bolstered the spot on Thursday by signing Auburn product Sal Cannella,...

JULY 26, 2024 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Sal Cannella is focusing on staying CONSISTENT and elevating his game to the next level in the UFL | Know My Name

MAY 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luis Perez throws a 19-yard TD DOT to Sal Cannella as Renegades extend lead over Panthers

MAY 5, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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AUGUST 10, 2022 • Associated Press

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JULY 23, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

NFL signings from USFL: Rams ink Luis Perez, Cards get Victor Bolden

Joining Green Bay Cannella signed a contract with the Packers on Thursday.

Impact 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.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Sal Cannella is focusing on staying CONSISTENT and elevating his game to the next level in the UFL | Know My Name

Luis Perez throws a 19-yard TD DOT to Sal Cannella as Renegades extend lead over Panthers

NFL teams tapping USFL veterans for help in training camp

NFL signings from USFL: Rams ink Luis Perez, Cards get Victor Bolden