Alouettes bolster defence, sign Kuale and Burney
February 25, 2013 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Montreal, February 25, 2013 - The Montreal Alouettes announced on Monday the signings of free-agent linebacker and defensive end Ejiro Kuale and defensive back Kendric Burney. The import players were signed to three-year and two-year deals with the club.
Kuale (6'2, 240 lbs.) dressed in 50 regular season and four playoff games during his three seasons with the Toronto Argonauts, including last year's 35-22 win over the Calgary Stampeders in the 100th Grey Cup in November. During his time in Toronto, Kuale made 92 defensive tackles, adding 18 on special teams.
The 29-year-old joined the Argonauts as a free agent in 2010 where he made the switch from linebacker to defensive end, generating a pass rush and stuffing the run from a variety of positions. The Daytona Beach, FL native was also used sparingly as a full back in short yardage situations.
In 2006, he signed with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent and remained with the club for two seasons before spending the 2008 season with the Kansas City Chiefs. He then joined the Calgary Stampeders in May 2009.
Burney (5'9", 190 lbs.), was signed as a rookie free agent by the Carolina Panthers in 2011. The former product of the University of North Carolina recorded one defensive tackle and three pass deflections in his NFL pre-season debut against the New York Giants. Last season, the Jacksonville, NC native was signed by the St. Louis Rams, spending time on the club's practice squad.
Prior to joining the professional ranks, Burney was a four-year starter with the Tar Heels, playing in 44 games and racking up 210 tackles, two sacks, 11 interceptions, 25 passes defended and one fumble recovery.
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