RedBlacks Sign All-Star Linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox
February 14, 2023 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Ottawa RedBlacks News Release
OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS made a splash in free agency, today, signing All-Star American linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox to a two-year deal.
Santos-Knox, 28, has spent the last two seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, after stints with the Edmonton Elks, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Waterbury, Connecticut product appeared in 17 games during the 2022 campaign, finishing third in the CFL with 105 total tackles. He also recorded a sack, and earned CFL East All-Star honours, following the season's conclusion.
"I'm extremely excited to call the Nation's Capital my new home and play in front of the amazing fans of RNation!," said Santos-Knox. "After hearing the vision Shawn Burke has for this team and my talks with Coach Dyce, it felt right that this was the place to continue my career and pursuit of a Grey Cup. Can't wait to throw on the red and black and get to work with the squad!"
After playing his collegiate football at UMass, Santos-Knox signed with the Blue Bombers in 2017, and spent two seasons with the team, before moving on to Edmonton in 2019. He opted out of his contract in August of 2020, and signed with the Ti-Cats on February 6, 2021.
American linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox
HEIGHT: 6-2 | WEIGHT: 233 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 1994-07-05
HOMETOWN: Waterbury, CT | SCHOOL: UMass
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