Kenny Lawler is returning to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and is eligible to play again.
The team had placed the six-foot-two, 199-pound wide receiver on the suspended list June 1. He is set to return to practice on Tuesday and make his season debut on Thursday, the team said in a statement.
The Bombers said at the time the suspension was “pending resolution of matters related to his 2021 off-field incident.”
Lawler, 29, was arrested for driving under the influence in October 2021. He informed the Bombers of the situation, referring to the incident as a “mistake” and a “selfish decision.”
At the time of his arrest, Lawler was the CFL leader in receiving yards (703) and second in receptions (45) and touchdown receptions (four).
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Lawler spent last season with the Edmonton Elks following two years in Winnipeg. He had 58 catches for 894 yards and five touchdowns in 12 regular-season games.
He signed a two-year deal with the Blue Bombers in free agency in February.
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