Lions Sign Free Agent Defensive Back Garry Peters
February 13, 2018 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release
Defensive Back Garry Peters with the Edmonton Eskimos
(B.C. Lions)
Lions sign free agent defensive back Garry Peters (Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club today announced that international free agent defensive back Garry Peters has signed a 2018 contract with the team.
Peters (5'11", 190) spent the past two seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos appearing in 19 games recording 59 defensive stops and eight more on special teams.
"Garry is a skilled defensive back who can play both the corner and halfback spots," said GM Ed Hervey. "He's young, physical and gives defensive coordinator Mark Washington some options and depth in the secondary."
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