Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran defensive back, Richard Leonard

Richard Leonard is back with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

The 27-year-old international defensive back has appeared in 31 career games in the last two seasons with the Tiger-Cats.

He compiled 123 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, eight interceptions, 23 pass knock-downs, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries in those games.

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Despite playing in only 13 games in 2018, Leonard was tied for second in the CFL with 10 in pass knock-downs.

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In 2017, he was named an East Division All-Star and the Tiger-Cats’ Most Outstanding Rookie.

The 5’8″, 173-pound native of Miami, Fla. signed as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans of the NFL and attended training camp with the team in 2016.