The Daily Courier

Redblacks re-sign 4, Stamps ink top pick

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OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed four players, including all-star punter Richie Leone.

The Redblacks also signed defensive back Randall Evans, offensive lineman Mark Korte and receiver Anthony Coombs on Tuesday.

Leone netted 5,179 yards on a careerhigh 131 punts, averaging 48.8 yards in 2019, en route to being named a CFL all-star for the third time.

Leone has played 71 career games over four seasons with B.C. and

Ottawa, punting 472 times for 22,809 gross yards (48.3 average). He also handled kicking duties in his first two CFL seasons with the Lions (2015-16).

The Calgary Stampeders have signed defensive lineman Isaac AdeyemiBer­glund, the third overall pick in the 2020 CFL draft.

The native of Dartmouth, N.S., had 135 tackles, including 28 tackles for a loss, 15 sacks and six forced fumbles in 33 games over three seasons (2017-19) at Southeaste­rn Louisiana University.

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