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AF1 teams Minnesota, Michigan and Washington announced several roster moves today.

Minnesota added depth on defense and size up front, Michigan bolstered its offensive line, and Washington saw one player sign with the Canadian Football League. One release was also announced.

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Signings

Jarvai Flowers, WR, 6-foot, 180 pounds, Delaware Valley University — Michigan
Justin Rhoades, LB/DL, 6-foot, 280, Georgia Southern — Minnesota
Svante Davenport, DB, 5-11, 185, North Alabama — Minnesota
Rodney Tai, OL, 6-1, 310, Southwestern Oklahoma State — Michigan
Shaki Holines, DL, 6-4, 260, UMass — Minnesota
Jake Oliphant, OL, 6-5, 300, South Dakota — Washington
Melvin Hollins, OL, 6-2, 315, Jackson State — Kentucky

Release

De’Ron Maxwell, DB, 6-2, 220, Bethune-Cookman — Minnesota

Signed to CFL

Tairiq Stewart, OL, 6-6, 320, North Carolina A&T — Washington

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