Dragons Trade Horacek to New Orleans
(August 31) In a surprising move, the New York Dragons have traded Wide Receiver Mike Horacek to the New Orleans Voodoo along with "Future Consideration". Horacek has been the Dragons leading receiver since coming to New York in 2005. He finished last season with 1468 yards and 32 TouchDowns.
In return the Dragons will receive OL/DL Henry Taylor and FB Jamar Martin. Henry Taylor will be a huge boost to a Dragons OL/DL that has been suspect over the past couple seasons. He has recorded 8 sacks over each of the last two seasons.
Former Dragon Kerry Brown Killed In Crash
(August 1) Former Ottawa Rough Riders receiver Kerry Brown has died after his truck ran into a ditch. He was 35. Brown most recently had been working as an assistant coach in Arena Football's developmental league.
He was on the staff of the Green Bay Blizzard of arenafootball2. He played nine seasons in the AFL as a receiver and linebacker. He started with the Florida Bobcats in 1997 after a stint in the CFL and NFL Europe.
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Core Players to Return for 2008
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(June 26) The Dragons admittedly ended their season in disappointing fashion on Saturday, falling to the Columbus Destroyers in a game, where a win could have sent them to the postseason with a record of 6-10. But like much of the season, the Dragons fell short, causing them to miss the playoffs for the first time since Weylan Harding took over as head coach for the 2005 season.
An emotional Harding spoke to reporters about the sour taste this season left, motivating him as much as ever to return with a stronger effort next year. A big help will be the return of re-signed star quarterback Aaron Garcia, who went 4-2 in his six starts. His season was cut short with a leg injury, and the Dragons finished the season 0-4. Garcia's injury is not considered serious, and should make a full recovery prior to training camp in February.
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Dragons Re-sign Garcia
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(June 23) The New York Dragons are bringing back the most important piece of the puzzle next season. Aaron Garcia. The Dragons resigned the All Arena QB for what is rumored to be a one year deal.
Garcia played in only six games this season because of leg injuries. New York was 4-2 in games Garcia started. He finished this season with 1724 yards, 46 TouchDowns and only 4 Interceptions.
Dragons Re-sign Anthony
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(June 22) The New York Dragons have continued taking good steps towards next season. In addition to resigning DS Billy Parker yesterday, the Dragons have resigned WR/LB Chris Anthony. Anthony has been a regular in the Dragons lineup since 2003.
Anthony has 61 receptions, 600 yards and 17 Touchdowns this season. He also has 17 tackles and 3 Interceptions.
Dragons Re-sign Parker
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(June 22) The New York Dragons have already taken a good step towards next season. They have resigned Defensive Specialist Billy Parker. Terms of the deal are unknown at this time.
Parker currently has 59.5 Tackles, 4 Interceptions, 25 Passes Defended and 1 Defensive Touchdown.
Garcia Placed on Injured Reserve
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(June 8) The New York Dragons placed Quarterback Aaron Garcia on Injured Reserve today with what appears to be an ankle injury. Garcia was seen on crutches before the Dragons Week 15 game. Garcia will miss the rest of the regular season and the first round of the playoffs should the Dragons qualify.
Garcia threw for 1724 yds, 46 TDs and only 4 Interceptions in 6 games. The Dragons were 4-2 during Garcias return.
Garcia Named Offensive Player Of The Week....AGAIN
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(May 22)New York Dragons quarterback Aaron Garcia was named the AFL’s Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week. Garcia just completed his fourth game after returning from a fractured leg. Behind Garcia’s arm, the Dragons have won three of the last four games since his return, which has revitalized the team’s playoff hopes this season.
In his Week Twelve performance, Garcia threw for nine touchdowns by completing 24 of 37 passes for 261 yards with no interceptions. In addition, he posted the second-highest passer rating (125.1) of any winning quarterback during the week while competing against the League’s top overall defense.
Since his return, Garcia has completed 92 of 142 passes for 1,061 yards and 29 touchdowns to only three interceptions. The Dragons are averaging 60.0 points per game since Garcia’s return as compared to an average of 44.8 points per game in the first eight weeks of the season. In Week Eleven, Garcia completed 22 of 34 passes for 264 yards and eight touchdowns with no interceptions.
“It’s an honor to win this award again,” said Garcia. “This is a first for me in my 13-year career (winning two consecutive weeks). But more importantly, we were able to get another victory as a team and put ourselves in a better playoff situation.”
Garcia Named Offensive Player of the Week
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(May 15) ArenaFootball.com announced today that Aaron Garcia was named Offensive Player of the Week for Week 11.
Garcia completed 22-of-34 passes for 264 yards and eight touchdowns as the New York Dragons (3-7) defeated division rival Philadelphia (4-6), 69-49, at the Wachovia Center on Monday night. Garcia, in only his third game since returning from a leg injury, led New York on scoring drives on nine of the Dragons first 10 possessions on their way to posting the teams’ highest point total of the season.
Dragons Re-Acquire Dennis from Brigade
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(April 7) The Dragons brought back DB DaShane Dennis Thursday in a trade with the Kansas City Brigade. Dennis who was signed by the Brigade in the offseason as a Free Agent was traded back to New York for DL Vontrell Jamison.
Dennis will bring some much needed help to a subpar Dragons defense.
Dragons Release Murray, Sign Abdul-Khaliq
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(April 2) The New York Dragons cut Quarterback Leon Murray on Monday. In his short career as a Dragon, Murray threw for 64 yards and 1 Interception.
In place of Murray, the Dragons signed Quarterback Asad Abdul-Khaliq. Abdul-Khaliq spent last season with the Chicago Rush where in 2 games played he threw for 115 yards and 2 Touchdowns
Davey to Start in Chicago
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(March 14)New York Dragons head coach Weylan Harding has named Rohan Davey his starting quarterback for Sunday’s game in Chicago and for the foreseeable future.
The 6-2, 240-pound Davey has two Super Bowl rings from three seasons as the New England Patriots’ backup quarterback to Tom Brady from 2002-2004. From 2005-2006 Davey was on the roster of the Arizona Cardinals.
This is Davey’s first season in the Arena Football League. He started the second half in the Dragons’ season-opening loss to Dallas on March 4 and was 12-22 with 131 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Mike Horacek.
Thanks to intense preparation from Coach Harding and offensive coordinator Tony Kimbrough and three years of tutelage under Patriots coach Bill Belichick, Davey is ready for his Arena debut as a starter.
Dragons Trade Singfield to Las Vegas
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(March 9th) On Thursday, the Dragons traded Defensive Specialist Dahnel Singfield to the Las Vegas Gladiators for Future Considerations. Singfield was placed on Recallable waivers earlier this week and then recalled. Singfield recorded 6 tackles in the Season Opener vs Dallas.
Dragons Finalize 07' Roster
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(February 27th) The New York Dragons announced today a 23-man roster to kick off the 2007 regular season, including ten returning Dragons, four players with other AFL experience and nine rookies. Seven additional players were placed on the injured reserve and one on the practice squad.
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