What to know about new Packers TE Sal Cannella

The Green Bay Packers filled up their 90-man roster by officially signing tight end Sal Cannella on Thursday. The move was first reported by Bill Huber of SI.com.

Cannella, who worked out for the team on Wednesday, will wear No. 80. He is the eighth tight end on the Packers roster.

Here’s a quick introduction to the Packers’ newest player:

Undrafted out of Auburn

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Cannella played both wide receiver and tight end at Auburn, where he caught 25 passes for 330 yards and five touchdowns over 37 career games. He certainly has a flair for the dramatic in the red zone. In 2018, he scored Auburn’s first touchdown of the season on a leaping play in the end zone against…