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March 23, 2018Albany Empire Add Two More to Training Camp Roster
Day Four Signings Include One Veteran and One AFL Rookie
The Albany Empire announce that two additional players have been assigned to the team roster on the fourth day of free agency. Per League and team rules, terms are not disclosed. Of the two players assigned, one is a league veteran. The free agency signing period for the Arena Football League began at 7 a.m. on Monday March 19.
“It’s all coming together so fast, it’s exciting!” Said Rob Keefe, Head Coach of the Albany Empire. “Players are starting to arrive in Albany, we will start meetings soon, and then camp starts just next week! The coaching staff has been hard at work to ensure that throughout training camp, we can prepare and put together the best 24-man unit to kick off our inaugural season.”
Jameon Lewis, Wide Receiver
A college teammate of “Bear” Wilson, Jameon Lewis is a multitool football player. He led his high school team to two championships as a quarterback. During his successful collegiate career, Lewis earned special teams and kick returner All-American Honors, set a single game school record with 220 receiving yards, and even showcased his throwing abilities and threw four career touchdown passes. Lewis spent the 2016 season with the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL. After taking 2017 off from football, Lewis is looking forward to making his AFL debut with the Albany Empire and coming to New York State for the first time.
Kenny Spencer, Kicker
Kenny Spencer has made his way all over the country playing Arena Football. Born in Los Angeles, Spencer attended Northern Alabama University. During his tenure at NAU, Spencer was named All-Conference twice. After graduating, Spencer spent some time with the Alabama Hammers in the SIFL in the team’s inaugural season. In 2012, Spencer was assigned to the Spokane Shock, where he earned the honors of rookie kicker of the year. He then bounced around from the New Orleans Voodoo, LA Kiss, and Arizona Rattlers before receiving a minicamp invite with the Detroit Lions. He most recently had a workout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Don’t miss your opportunity to witness history as Arena Football returns to Albany! Fans can secure their single game tickets for the Albany Empire’s inaugural game at TheAlbanyEmpire.com. Also available are 2018 season and single game tickets, flex packs, group outings and inaugural game family 4 packs at 518-533-2200 or at www.TheAlbanyEmpire.com!
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