The Browns waived Cannella on Saturday.
The move corresponds with the Browns signing undrafted free agent Michael Coats. Canella entered the NFL in 2021 but didn't make his regular-season debut until Week 17 of the 2025 campaign with the Browns. He caught two passes (on five targets) for 11 yards across two regular-season games for Cleveland last year and signed a reserve/future contract with the team in January, but the Auburn product will now look for opportunities elsewhere, assuming he clears waivers.
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Browns' Sal Cannella: Elevated from practice squad
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The Browns elevated Cannella from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Cannella could 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.
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Browns' Sal Cannella: Leads TEs in targets
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Cannella caught two of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers in Week 17.
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 the already rostered 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.
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Sal Cannella: Joins Cleveland's practice squad
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Cannella signed with Cleveland's practice squad Wednesday.
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.
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Sal Cannella: Cut loose by Browns
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The Browns waived Cannella on Sunday.
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.
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Browns' Sal Cannella: Earns opportunity with Browns
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Cleveland agreed to terms Thursday on a contract with Cannella, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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.
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Sal Cannella: Cut by Bucs
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The Buccaneers waived Cannella on Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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.
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Sal Cannella: Let go by Green Bay
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The Packers waived Cannella on Tuesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Cannella signed with the Packers in July after being named to the All-USFL team during his stint with the New Orleans Breakers earlier this year. The tight end caught all three of his targets for 31 yards across the final two preseason games, but he finds himself among a wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline.
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Packers' Sal Cannella: Joining Green Bay
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Cannella signed a contract with the Packers on Thursday.
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.
