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AF1 Transactions, December 29

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Arena Football One announced multiple roster moves Monday as teams continued preparations for the upcoming season.

Washington added depth to its secondary, Oceanside made several signings across multiple position groups, and Minnesota and Nashville completed a trade involving the offensive line.

Minnesota traded offensive lineman Demetrich Anderton to Nashville in exchange for future considerations. Anderton is listed at 6-foot-3, 310 pounds and played collegiately at Wake Tech Community College.

Washington signed defensive back Cameron Hinson, a 5-foot-10, 195-pound defender who played at Kentucky State.

Oceanside announced the signings of wide receiver Kellen Pachot (5-9, 165, Angelo State), defensive back Kyrin Beachem (6-0, 198, Idaho), fullback/linebacker Lonnie Bickham III (6-3, 240, Southwestern College), wide receiver/defensive back Simeon Burns (5-10, 175, Chowan) and wide receiver Tyler Kennedy (5-9, 175, Southern Mississippi).

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