Alouettes Acquire Walls From Bombers
Published on February 26, 2010 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Montreal, Feb. 26, 2010 - Montreal Alouettes' Vice President and General Manager Jim Popp announced this morning the team has acquired import defensive end Gavin Walls from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in exchange for non-import defensive end Stan van Sichem.
"We are excited about adding Gavin to our mix of pass rushers. We feel he can give us a rotation of relentless pressure," Jim Popp said. "We wish Stan the best - he has a great career ahead of him. This trade will give him the chance not only to get on the field quicker, but also to be closer to family. ''
Walls (6'02'', 235 lbs) will be in his sixth season in the CFL after spending the last five years with the Blue Bombers. He quickly established himself on his defensive line and was named the CFL's top rookie in 2005 after finishing second in the league with 12 sacks. He also returned both a fumble and an interception for touchdowns during a game against Ottawa that year.
He made 197 tackles, 47 sacks, 15 tackles for a loss, knocked down 12 passes and forced four fumbles in 95 career games with Winnipeg. He was a 2005 CFL All-Star and a West Division All-Star in 2005, 2006 and 2008.
He played 13 games in 2009, recording 24 tackles, five sacks, two tackles for a loss, one knockdown and one fumble recovery. He is 30.
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