Arkeel Newsome signs 2-yr contract

[kris1]

With the Pennsylvania Pioneers of the National Gridiron League (arena league)

 

[2Infinity]

Congrats Arkeel! Glad to see you with a great opportunity...show 'em who you are!

 

[UConnDan97]

He's gonna light them up. Go get em, Arkeel...

 

[HuskyBandDad]

I thought arena league folded just a few months ago??

 

[Buffett10]

I thought arena league folded just a few months ago??

There’s arena leagues all over the country

 

[uconnbill]

Good for Arkeel as he can do well in the arena league with his pass catching and strength

 

[DoctorWho85]

I figured he'd see some success in the CFL. Hope he kills it in PA

 

[Hoophound]

Saw Arkeel and a beautiful, athletic friend at Bradley at some point in the last year. He was at the Two Roads bar having lunch. I gave him a wave and a nod and he shot back a huge, friendly grin. Seemed so positive and happy in his communications with everyone including waitstaff.

I expect he’ll go places in life.

 

[HuskyDogArt]

I thought arena league folded just a few months ago??

Nope, Google indoor football and you'll see many active and defunct leagues

 

[huskymedic]

Kinda strange if he signed a two year contract in PA - hedging his bet?

 

[kris1]

Kinda strange if he signed a two year contract in PA - hedging his bet?

I saw that too. He’s listed on the Pioneers roster on the website. Perhaps that team folded and moved to Massachusetts or they sold his contract. There are a few players on the Pioneer roster that accepted mini camp invites by the Mass Effect. According to the Massachusetts Effect website they are a “new” Arena League team. Logistically, MA a better option for Arkeel.

 

[noeynox]

Do these leagues offer medical coverage for injuries? Seems like a huge risk.