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Redblacks dip into free-agent market to sign defensive lineman A.C. Leonard

Redblacks dip into free-agent market to sign defensive lineman A.C. Leonard | iNFOnews.ca
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman A.C. Leonard (99) puts pressure on Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Trevor Harris (7) during first half CFL action in Regina on October 13, 2017. The Ottawa Redblacks signed free-agent defensive lineman A.C. Leonard to a one-year contract Tuesday.Leonard, 26, spent the last two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He registered 66 tackles, 10 sacks and a forced fumble in 33 games. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Taylor

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks signed free-agent defensive lineman A.C. Leonard and defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy to one-year contracts Tuesday.

Leonard, 26, spent the last two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He registered 66 tackles, 10 sacks and a forced fumble in 33 games.

“A.C. is a dynamic pass rusher and we’re looking forward to seeing him get after the quarterbacks this year,” Ottawa head coach Rick Campbell said in a statement.

Purifoy, 25, is coming to the Redblacks after two seasons with the BC Lions.

He recorded 49 defensive tackles and three interceptions while playing in 18 games last year.

“Loucheiz is a skilled player that makes impact plays on the field,” said Campbell. “We’re excited that he’s joining the Redblacks.”

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