Freeman Named Defensive Player of the Week

Published on September 7, 2011 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release

Saskatchewan Roughrider linebacker Jerrell Freeman has been named the CFL's Gibson's Finest Defensive Player of the Week.

In the Riders 27-7 Labour Day victory over the Blue Bombers, Freeman recorded seven defensive tackles, one forced fumble, one quarterback sack and one interception.

So far this season, Freeman has tallied a career high 49 defensive tackles, three quarterback sacks, three special team tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

Freeman joins teammate Chris Getzlaf who was also named a CFL player of the week earlier this season.

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