Canadian linebacker Bo Lokombo announces retirement from the CFL after a successful career with the BC Lions. The Lions also re-sign veteran linebacker Isaiah Messam. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Redblacks secure the services of veteran punter Richie Leone by extending his contract for another year.
Vancouver Lions veteran Canadian linebacker Bo Lokombo announced his retirement Tuesday at the age of 34. Lokombo expressed his desire to be closer to his family and stated that the only thing he would miss is competing with his teammates for a championship. He plans to continue supporting the Lions and the CFL as a whole. Meanwhile, the Lions re-signed Canadian linebacker Isaiah Messam , who was eligible for free agency on February 11.
Lokombo, who was drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2013 CFL draft, played eight out of his nine CFL seasons with the team. He had stints with Montreal and several NFL teams before returning to B.C. Lokombo's career spans 129 CFL regular-season games, with 370 tackles, 92 special-teams tackles, 17 sacks, eight interceptions, and four forced fumbles. He also recorded a defensive touchdown. In separate news, the Ottawa Redblacks signed veteran American punter Richie Leone to a one-year contract extension. Leone, 32, averaged 48 yards per punt last season, ranking third in the CFL. He also recorded 57 kickoffs, averaging 60.5 yards per attempt. This will be Leone's seventh CFL season with Ottawa, having previously played for B.C. in 2015 and joined the Redblacks in 2018. He is a five-time league all-star
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