CFL B.C. Lions

BC Lions Grant Early Free Agent Status to Punter Richie Leone

Published on January 3, 2017 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


(Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club today announced that they have granted early free agent status to punter Richie Leone enabling him to sign with an NFL club.

"We thank Richie for his contributions to our team over the past two years. He brought excitement to our kicking game and we wish him the very best in his future football endeavors," said GM and head coach Wally Buono.

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