Tiger-Cats re-sign star linebacker

HAMILTON — The Hamilton TigerCats have re-signed star linebacker Simoni Lawrence.

Lawrence returns to Hamilton for an eighth season after starting his CFL career in Edmonton in 2012.

The 31-year-old was the CFL East’s top defensive player in 2019 after leading the league in tackles (98). He added three interceptions, four sacks and one fumble recovery.

Lawrence also holds the CFL single-game record with 17 tackles against Winnipeg in 2019.

LADLER RETURNS TO LIONS

The B.C. Lions have re-signed defensive back Kenny Ladler.

Ladler joined the Lions a year ago following two NFL seasons split between the New York Giants and Washington where he recorded 13 combined tackles in nine games.

Prior to playing in the NFL, Ladler suited up in 34 regular-season games with Edmonton from 2016-17, registering 156 tackles, five interceptions, one TD and three forced fumbles.

RIDERS SIGN DRAFT PICKS

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed five more of their picks from the 2020 CFL draft.

The club has signed wide receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker (fourth round, 30th overall), linebacker A.J. Allen (fourth round, 35th overall), defensive back Vincent Dethier (fifth round, 44th overall), running back Jonathan Femi-Cole (sixth round, 53rd overall) and offensive lineman Jesse Lawson (seventh round, 62nd overall).

The club agreed to terms with it’s top pick, offensive lineman Mattland Riley, on Monday.

Saskatchewan’s eighth-round pick, defensive end Neville Gallimore, was also selected by Dallas in the NFL draft and played 14 games with the Cowboys this season.