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What a Scoop: Riders Ink American DL Malik Carney
February 13, 2024 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive lineman Malik Carney.
Carney (6'3-245) joins the Roughriders after three seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2021-23). He set a career high in tackles (52) in 2023, while adding five sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, one knockdown and four tackles for a loss. He put up a strong Week 2 showing against the Montreal Alouettes, notching eight tackles and two sacks. Over 41 career games in the Hammer, he registered 81 career tackles, five special teams tackles, 13 sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles.
Carney signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL Draft. He went on to spend time with both the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos.
Collegiately, the Virginia native spent four seasons at North Carolina, suiting up for 36 games. He tallied 176 defensive tackles (including 33 for a loss), 17 sacks, four pass deflections, nine forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries - one of which he returned for a touchdown. His five forced fumbles in 2018 led the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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