Albany Empire Add Two More to Training Camp Roster
Friday March 23, 2018
Day Four Signings Include One Veteran and One AFL Rookie
ALBANY- 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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About Albany Empire
The Arena Football League’s newest franchise, The Albany Empire will begin play on April 14, 2018 at the Times Union Center. Season memberships for the inaugural 2018 season are on sale now. For tickets, contact the Albany Empire sales department at (518) 533-2200 or by going to TheAlbanyEmpire.com. Follow the team on Facebook at facebook.com/TheAlbanyEmpire and Twitter at twitter.com/Albany_Empire.
About Arena Football League
The Arena Football League will enter its 31st Season in 2018. Since its inception in 1987, the Arena Football League has showcased a fast-paced and exciting game to millions of fans in a myriad of markets across the country. Teams slated for 2018 include: Albany, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. CBS Sports Network nationally broadcasts AFL games each week, culminating with the ArenaBowl. The AFL launched AFLNow, the League’s streaming “Over-the-Top” network to give fans even more access to the League on arenafootball.com. For all the latest news and discussion on the Arena Football League follow the AFL on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@aflarenaball)
About Times Union Center
Albany’s Times Union Center, formerly Pepsi Arena, continues to have great success. Renamed in January 2007, the The Times Union Center is “Upstate New York’s Premier Sports and Entertainment Facility. Owned by Albany County and operated by SMG, the world’s largest private management firm for public assembly facilities, the Times Union Center has an adaptable seating capacity between 6,000 and 17,500. Since Frank Sinatra christened the building on January 30, 1990, more than seven million patrons have walked through the turnstiles. As a multi-purpose facility, the Times Union Center has hosted a variety of events, including concerts, family shows and sporting events, averaging 165 events each year.
About CDPHP®
Established in 1984, CDPHP is a physician-founded, member-focused and community-based not-for-profit health plan that offers high-quality affordable health insurance plans to members in 24 counties throughout New York. CDPHP is also on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram.
