Tell a friend to tell a friend: The Bunk Bed Boys are back. 

On Monday morning, the Boston Cannons signed veteran attackman Will Manny to a one-year agreement, bringing him back to where it all began.

ALL ROADS LEAD BACK TO BOSTON 💣💥

We have signed attackman Will Manny to a one year agreement via free agency. pic.twitter.com/PEBM4Q8jU1

— Boston Cannons (@PLLCannons) July 15, 2024

Drafted by the Cannons in 2013, Manny spent 4 1/2 seasons with the Boom Squad in the MLL. Now, in his twelfth professional season, the 32-year-old will reunite with some familiar faces. 

From the PLL’s inaugural season until last year, when people thought of the Archers, two faces came to mind: Will Manny and Marcus Holman. 

“The Bunk Bed Boys,” as they called themselves, were the faces of the Archers’ attack from 2019 to 2022. Inseparable on and off the field, the two seemed to play their best lacrosse when alongside one another. In four seasons as PLL teammates, they combined for 195 points.

However, with both entering free agency ahead of the 2023 season and the Archers looking for a more youth-centric attack, the two went their separate ways. 

In the same offseason, Marcus’s father, Brian Holman, was named head coach of the Cannons. His first call in free agency was, of course, to Marcus. Many expected Manny to sign with the Cannons, as well, given his close relationship with the Holmans. 

Instead, Manny signed with the Whipsnakes for a brand new start. He led the team in points last season with 32 (15G, 1T, 16A) and was a seamless fit on attack alongside Matt Rambo and Zed Williams. 

The Whipsnakes had some tough decisions to make in training camp this year. With new faces like rookie TJ Malone arriving, head coach and general manager Jim Stagnitta had to choose between proven success and experience in Manny, or taking a chance on the future cornerstone of Maryland’s offense in Malone. 

Ultimately, Stagnitta opted for the youth movement and, in perhaps the most shocking training camp cut in PLL history, sent Manny to the player pool. 

Since his surprise cut in late May, it had been a waiting game for the veteran. Now, on July 15, it only seems right for Manny to come home to Boston.

Of Manny’s 449 career points – 10th-most in professional lacrosse history – more of them were scored in a Cannons uniform (208) than for any other team. 

A franchise icon in the MLL days, the Cannons fanbase always had a lot of love for Manny. The University of Massachusetts alum embodies everything Boston sports fans want in a player. He’s competitive, he works hard, and he’s passionate. 

One of the fiercest competitors in the game, Manny surely did not take being cut lightly. Now, he’ll have a chance with the Cannons to show the rest of the league what they’re missing. 

With Pat Kavanagh still on injured reserve and Jonathan Donville out for the season, the Cannons needed to add some more offensive depth to their roster. Now, they’re getting an eight-time All-Star with a chip on his shoulder.