Riders sign free agent defensive back
Published on February 27, 2007 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release
Saskatchewan Roughrider General Manager/Vice President of Football Operations Eric Tillman announced today they have signed import defensive back Airabin Justin. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Justin (5'11 - 185 lbs.) spent his first three CFL seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Last season, he started nine games and had 21 defensive tackles and an interception. In his three CFL seasons, the 26-year old has dressed in 30 games and recorded 73 defensive tackles, four interceptions, and five pass knockdowns.
Prior to joining the Tiger-Cats, Justin spent time with the Baltimore Ravens and St. Louis Rams in the NFL. After spending three seasons at the University of Utah, Justin transferred to Northern Arizona for his final year of college ball.
"We are very pleased to have Airabin with us," stated Tillman. "He's a character guy who brings valuable experience to our secondary."
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