Utah Blaze Make Trade with Los Angeles Avengers for Eddie Canonico - AFL

MLN - THE RAW FEED - www.mlntherawfeed.com - SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Blaze announce the acquisition of defensive back EDDIE CANONICO (6-1, 195, Sacramento State ) from the Los Angeles Avengers today. In exchange, the Blaze give future considerations to the Avengers. Terms of the contract were not disclosed due to team policy.

“This is a great move for us,” said Blaze head coach/general manager DANNY WHITE . “Eddie’s talent will definitely be an asset to our defense. We are excited to have him playing on our side instead of lining up against us.”

So far this season with Los Angeles , Canonico has recorded a team-high 26.5 total tackles, two interceptions, six pass breakups and one forced fumble. In 2007, Canonico played in nine regular-season games for the Avengers where he finished with a team-high 65.0 total tackles. He also recorded one interception and six pass breakups. Prior to joining Los Angeles, Canonico played in six games for Las Vegas and came up with 36.0 total tackles and six pass breakups, ranking second on the Gladiator team in both categories at the time.

In 2004, Canonico played in nine games for the Dallas Desperados where he finished with 24.5 total tackles and six pass breakups.

OTHER ROSTER MOVES

The Blaze waived DB CARLTON BROWN (5-11, 190, Jackson State ).

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