CFL B.C. Lions

Jamal Robertson Inks Extension with Lions

Published on January 24, 2011 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


(Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club announced today that running back Jamal Robertson has signed a contract extension through the 2012 season.

Jamal appeared in all 18 regular season games as well as the West Semi-Final as the Lions feature running back in 2010. His 154 carries for 953 yards and 6.2-yard average led the club on the ground and his 54 receptions for 387 yards were fourth-best on the Lions. His 1,340 yards from scrimmage were a team-high and placed him ninth league-wide.

"Jamal demonstrated last season that he can be an impact player for our offence and I am pleased to have him coming back." said Lions GM and head coach Wally Buono.

Jamal burst out of the gate with a 10-carry, 168-yard performance in Week 1 versus Edmonton which also included a 61-yard TD romp. He rolled up another 140 yards and a TD on 18 carries versus Calgary on September 25th. Last season he had 26 rushes of 10 or more yards which included 10 of 20+ yards. Of the Lions' 97 rushing first downs Jamal accounted for 41 of them. He gained 75 yards on the ground in just 11 carries at Saskatchewan in the West Semi-Final and added five receptions for 37 yards.

"I had the time of my life in Vancouver last year and I believe the team Wally is putting together for 2011 is one that will have a great shot at winning a championship," said Robertson. "We have great mix of youth and experience and I can't think of a better place to win a title than at home in front of our fans."

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