The Dallas Renegades were kept busy as they prepare for a week four showdown with lone star rivals Houston Roughnecks. Dallas announced on Twitter Tuesday multiple roster moves that could make an impact on the rest of the season.
ROSTER UPDATE: The Renegades have made 3 roster moves this week, adding WR Armanti Edwards, OLB Jesse Aniebonam, and QB Brogan Roback. WR Jerrod Heard was waived. OLB Hau'oli Kikaha has retired. QB Eric Dungey was placed on the Reserve/Left Squad list due to a family matter. pic.twitter.com/4aRBbLoExC
Jerrod Heard was seen as a “jack of all trades” type player who can pass, run, catch, and return on special teams. After being active for just two games, Heard was waived from the team. He had been playing the first two games of the season as a wide receiver and punt return specialist. Heard recorded just one catch for ten yards in two games. He was listed as inactive in their 24-12 win against the Seattle Dragons this past weekend.
Replacing Heard will be former Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards. Edwards is most known for being the starting quarterback for the Mountaineer team that upsetted fifth-ranked Michigan in 2007 (now regarded as one of the biggest upsets in college football history). After a four year NFL career, Edwards found his footing in the CFL where he is known for his play with the Toronto Argonauts. Last season, Edwards recorded over 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns. Edwards should be able to fit into the Heard role with ease and could make an impact as a returner and receiver sooner than fans think.
Changes Made at Quarterback
For the second time this season, Eric Dungey has left the team as he is going through personal family issues. Dungey did post on his Instagram this weekend that his father had passed away after losing his fight with cancer. On behalf of everyone at XFL Board, we send our thoughts and prayers to Dungey and his family.
Coming in to be the third string quarterback will be Brogan Roback. He was on the roster in week two when Dungey left the team for the week. Roback was previously on the St. Louis BattleHawks’ roster as he completed for the starting quarterback job. After being waived from the team, the XFL added him on their Team 9 roster where he has been back and forth on since. He’s well known for being one of the stars of the HBO show “Hard Knocks” when they covered the Cleveland Browns in 2018.
Linebacker Retires, Another Steps In
The Twitter announcement did have a surprise in there as linebacker Hau’oli Kikaha announced his retirement from football. It comes as a surprise since Kikaha was making a big impact on the defense. Kikaha played in all three games this season as he recorded six tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, and one forced fumble. Prior to playing with the Renegades, he spent three seasons on the New Orleans Saints roster recording 62 tackles and eight sacks.
Jesse Anibonam joins the Renegades to be his replacement on the roster. Anibonam played college at Maryland where he recorded 15 sacks in four seasons with the school. He was playing with the Houston Texans during the preseason season where he got an interception against the Los Angeles Rams in the final week of the preseason. He should fill nicely as a great pass rusher off the edge.
