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Ottawa Redblacks sign American defensive backs Kanneh, Evans to contract extensions

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed American defensive backs Abdul Kanneh and Randall Evans to contract extensions Tuesday. Kanneh had three interceptions — one returned for touchdown — and 28 tackles in eight games with Ottawa last season.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed American defensive backs Abdul Kanneh and Randall Evans to contract extensions Tuesday.

Kanneh had three interceptions — one returned for touchdown — and 28 tackles in eight games with Ottawa last season. The 31-year-old, entering his eighth season in Canada, is a former CFL all-star.

Evans, 30, appeared in all 14 regular-season games with Ottawa last season, registering 82 total tackles, four sacks, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 1, 2022.

The Canadian Press

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