The Chesapeake Bayhawks have landed one of the most dynamic players in Major League Lacrosse.The Bayhawks announced on Friday that they have acquired attackmanfrom the Florida Launch in exchange forand other considerations. The Bayhawks also received midfielderin the deal, which also involved draft choices."This was a great opportunity to add two extremely talented lacrosse players that we could not pass up. Lyle and Jeremy are special players who play the game the right way - with passion and creativity," Bayhawks Head Coachsaid. "Lyle is a special offensive player that will amaze our fans, but also make the right plays on the field. He makes everyone around him better. Jeremy is a versatile midfielder that can contribute all over the field and take faceoffs."The Bayhawks also traded their first round pick (eighth overall) in the 2017 MLL Collegiate Draft and short stick defensive midfielder. In addition to the Thompson brothers, Florida gave up the 38th overall pick in this year's Collegiate Draft.Lyle Thompson has a well-earned reputation as one of the most innovative players in all of lacrosse. The 6-foot, 180-pounder was a two-time winner of the Tewaaraton Trophy as the top player in college lacrosse while playing at Albany University.Lyle Thompson set NCAA Division I records for career points (400) and assists (225) during his prolific career at Albany. The three-time, first team All-American set the single-season record with 128 points as a junior.Florida made Lyle Thompson the number one overall pick in the 2015 MLL Collegiate Draft and he enjoyed a strong rookie season with 38 points in eight games. He produced 32 points in nine games during the 2016 campaign."When you have an opportunity to get a player the caliber of Lyle Thompson, you have to jump at it," Bayhawks General Managersaid. "Lyle has shown the ability to take over games and he immediately becomes a major weapon to our offense."Jeremy Thompson, a two-time All-American at Syracuse University, is a five-year veteran of Major League Lacrosse. At 5-foot-11, 192-lbs, he was drafted by Hamilton and enjoyed three strong seasons with that organization. Jeremy Thompson has been limited to five games over the past three seasons in MLL due to commitments to the indoor professional league.Both Thompson brothers are members of the Onondaga Nation in upstate New York, played at LaFayette High School and represented the Iroquois National Team in the Federation of International Lacrosse World Championship.Lyle Thompson plays for the Georgia Swarm while Jeremy Thompson plays for Saskatchewan Rush in the National Lacrosse League. Lyle is currently enjoying a monstrous season in the indoor league, ranking second in scoring with 59 points through eight games.Lowe, a product of Urbana High in Ijamsville, Maryland and Towson University, had a solid rookie season with the Bayhawks in 2016, playing in seven games and gobbling up 17 ground balls. McNeill, originally drafted by the Bayhawks in 2014 out of North Carolina, is a graduate of St. Mary's High in Annapolis."I want to thank Mike Lowe for his contributions to the Bayhawks," Coach Reese said. "Mike made our team better in the time he played for us and we wish him the best of luck in Florida. He will have a great career in the MLL."The Bayhawks home opener will be held, when the team faces off against the New York Lizards at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium at 7:30pm.For ticket information, visit thebayhawks.com, call 866-99-HAWKS, or email sales@thebayhawks.com