RedBlacks Sign Coveted Star Defensive Lineman Shawn Lemon
September 8, 2015 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Ottawa RedBlacks News Release
OTTAWA-GATINEAU - The Ottawa REDBLACKS of the Canadian Football League made another key acquisition today with the addition of international defensive end Shawn Lemon.
The highly-sought veteran of three CFL seasons arrives in Ottawa after recent appearances with the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.
Lemon had an outstanding season with the Grey Cup-champion Calgary Stampeders in 2014, starting 18 games and totalling 13 sacks, 31 tackles, five tackles for losses and eight forced fumbles, which tied a CFL record for forced fumbles in one season (Joe Montford with Hamilton in 2000 and John Grace with the Ottawa Renegades in 2002).
In another roster transaction today, the REDBLACKS transferred international defensive lineman Aston Whiteside to the six-game injured list.
The REDBLACKS return to the practice field this week following a bye and will be back to game action on Sunday, September 13 against the BC Lions in Vancouver.
After another road game in Regina against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on September 19, the REDBLACKS will be back at TD Place for the next home game on Saturday, September 26 against East Division-rival Toronto Argonauts.
Tickets are scarce, but some are available at the REDBLACKS website, or by calling 613-232-6767, ext. 1.
Shawn Lemon Key Facts
Born: August 25, 1988; Charleston, SC
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 250 lbs.
College: Akron
Previous CFL teams: Winnipeg (2011 - practice roster), Saskatchewan (2011), Edmonton (2012), Calgary (2013-2014)
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