Vikings sign CFL & USFL veteran Dennis Amani

The Vienna Vikings have signed their final American import in defensive back Amani Dennis. Dennis comes to the ELF and Europe for the first time in his football career after several seasons playing professionally in the US and Canada.

Dennis, 27, most recently played last year for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League notching 7 tackles in three games. Prior to heading to Canada, the 180cm safety played two seasons in the USFL for the Philadelphia Stars under current Frankfurt Galaxy head coach Bart Andrus. Over the course of those two seasons Dennis had 5 interceptions, 72 tackles and one touchdown playing a key role on the Stars defense. He also played for the Generals in the Spring League in 2020 and spent a rookie minicamp with the NFL's Cleveland Browns.

"Amani is the lockdown corner we were looking for. We are really excited about him joining us, Amani is exactly the type of player and person we were looking for as our 2nd A-import DB. Athletic, experienced, smart and versatile. He has played on all levels in North America and we expect him to adjust well to the European style of football and life. His speed jumps off the tape and will give him the ability to run with any receiver in the ELF." - Vikings head coach Chris Calaycay

The Wheeling, Illinois native spent his college career at Carthage University (D3) where he was a two-time all conference player at free safety. Dennis made 11 interceptions and had 100 tackles in his college career. 

The CFL and USFL veteran now joins a Vikings defense with fellow veteran import Divine Buckram in the secondary. Dennis, Buckram and a strong core of European and homegrown talent hope to take this Vikings defense to the next level in 2025. 

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