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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign DL A.C. Leonard to one-year deal

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed international defensive lineman A.C. Leonard to a one-year deal. Provided Photo / Saskatchewan Roughriders

International defensive lineman A.C. Leonard is returning to the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

The Riders signed the six-foot-two, 250-pound player to a one-year deal on Thursday.

Leonard spent the 2016 and 2017 with the Riders before signing with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2018.

The 27-year-old Tennessee State product started 17 regular-season games last season and collected career-highs with 50 defensive tackles and six quarterback sacks.

He was named an East Division all-star.

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Leonard began his CFL career in 2016 with the B.C. Lions, where he spent time as a receiver.

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