Alouettes Sign Deal with Returner Shakeir Ryan
Published on July 24, 2019 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Montreal - The Montreal Alouettes announced on Wednesday having signed a one-year contract with American returner Shakeir Ryan.
Ryan (5'8", 169 lbs.) played two CFL games in 2018 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the B.C. Lions. He gained 39 yards on punt returns and gained 308 yards on kickoff returns, adding one touchdown. In 2017, he spent time on the Washington Redskins' practice roster and with the L.A. Rams' organization.
The 23-year-old Lafayette, LA native, played for the Northwestern State University Demons. In his last year, he earned 111 yards on punt returns in a single game. In the spring of 2016, he caught four passes for 51 yards in the Delaney Bowl. Ryan finished his college career second all-time at NSU with 140 career receptions. He was also part of the track and field team, participating in the 100 meter dash and 4x100 relay.
The team also announced that American returner Marcus Taylor have been released.
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