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Richard Leonard Re-Signs with Tiger-Cats
February 12, 2024 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Monday, the football club has re-signed American defensive back Richard Leonard.
Leonard, 32, suited up in 16 games for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2023, posting 48 defensive tackles, two tackles for loss, one quarterback sack, three interceptions, nine pass knockdowns and one fumble recovery. The 5'8, 168-pound native of Miami, Florida, has suited up in 96 games over his six seasons in the CFL with the Tiger-Cats (2017-19, '22-23) and Calgary Stampeders (2021), registering 317 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, three quarterback sacks, 20 interceptions, 52 pass knockdowns, four forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and three defensive touchdowns.
Leonard was named a CFL All-Star in 2019 and an East Division All-Star on three occasions (2017, '19, '22). After a successful four-year career at Florida International University, Leonard spent time with the NFL's Houston Texans (2016) before he made the move north of the border in 2017.
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