On December 20, 2016, it was announced that John Tucker would be returning to the Cannons as the team's offensive coordinator in 2017.
[1] Tucker was fired mid-season by the expansion team Atlanta Blaze after a 3-7 start.
On June 27, the 3-6 Cannons traded away Will Manny and Joe LoCascio to the New York Lizards for Dave Lawson and Chris LaPierre.
[2] On July 14, the Cannons announced that neither Lawson nor LaPierre would suit up for the team that season.
[3] The Cannons did not win another game on the year, finishing a league and franchise-worst 3-11.