The B.C. Lions have signed defensive lineman Shawn Lemon, the team announced Sunday.
The 34-year-old is back for his third stint in orange and black after spending the last two seasons in Calgary.
Lemon is coming off a career-best 2022 campaign after logging personal highs in sacks (14) and tackles (29) while earning both a CFL All-star selection and the West Division Most Outstanding Defensive Player.
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“Shawn is an excellent addition to our football team,” said Rick Campbell, B.C. Lions’ co-general manager and head coach.
“Getting to the quarterback is a big key to playing good defence and that’s Shawn’s specialty.”
A Grey Cup champion with Calgary (2014) and Toronto (2017), Lemon has appeared in 135 regular-season contests.
“Excited for the opportunity,” Lemon said on Twitter.
His 92 sacks are the highest total amongst active CFL players, while he also registered a total of 221 defensive tackles, 29 forced fumbles and one interception.
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