The acquisition of Sergio Castillo addresses a huge need for Winnipeg, which has used three different kickers already this season
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.The Winnipeg Blue Bombers acquired American kicker Sergio Castillo from the B.C. Lions on Tuesday for a conditional 2022 fourth-round pick.
The acquisition of Castillo addresses a huge need for Winnipeg , which has used three different kickers already this season. Ali Mourtada, Marc Liegghio and Tyler Crapigna have combined to make just 16-of-28 field goal attempts and 23-of-27 converts.Castillo attended the Tennessee Titans training camp this year after appearing in seven games with the New York Jets in 2020.Castillo opted out of his deal with B.C. in August 2020 after the league cancelled its plans to play due to the COVID-19 pandemic although the Lions maintained his CFL rights.
The 30-year-old Castillo was a 2019 CFL all-star after making 41-of-45 field-goal attempts , including five of 50 yards or more. Over his CFL career, Castillo has made 80-of-92 field goals and 91.7 per cent of his convert attempts while also sporting a 44.4-yard career punting average.
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