RedBlacks Sign A.C. Leonard

February 13, 2018 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Ottawa RedBlacks News Release

OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS have signed international free agent defensive lineman A.C. Leonard to a one-year contract, the club announced Tuesday.

Leonard, 26, spent the last two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders after where he had 66 defensive tackles, 10 sacks and a forced fumble in 33 games.

"A.C. is a dynamic pass rusher and we're looking forward to seeing him get after the quarterbacks this year," said REDBLACKS Head Coach Rick Campbell.

The CFL Free Agency period officially opened at noon on Tuesday.

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