Wrexham parting ways with Jay Rodriguez, Andy Cannon

Field Level Media|published: Fri 15th May, 17:57 2026

Wrexham's Andy Cannon and fellow midfielder Sebastian Revan (53) walk off the field after the match against Chelsea at Levi's Stadium. Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Wrexham announced that striker Jay Rodriguez and midfielder Andy Cannon will not be re-signed after their contracts expire this summer.

"They are released with the club's sincere thanks for their efforts and contributions during their time at the football club," the team said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Wrexham will pick up the option on Aaron James, keeping the defender under contract until the summer of 2027. James has one goal in nine appearance for the Red Dragons. The club also extended the contracts of fellow homegrown players midfielder Alex Moore and forward Rio Owen.

Rodriguez and Cannon will join Reuben Egan, Callum Edwards, Tom Kelly and Max Purvis as players who will part ways with the Red Dragons. None of the four have made a first-team appearance for Wrexham.

Rodriguez, who will turn 37 in July, scored two goals in 17 League One games after arriving from Burnley in 2025, helping Wrexham earn their third consecutive promotion. However, he made only seven appearances -- all as a substitute -- after missing the early part of this season with an ankle injury.

Cannon, 30, has not played for Wrexham since suffering a knee injury in February 2025, playing 17 times on loan for Burton Albion since returning in November. He scored 10 goals in 86 games across all competitions for Wrexham since joining the Red Dragons from Hull City in December 2022.

Six players were made offers to become first-year professionals with Wrexham: Sammy Chesworth, Tommy Clayton, George Cruise, Dafydd Edwards, Oliver McTweed and Joe Rees.

--Field Level Media

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