CFL all-star offensive lineman Derek Dennis intends to finish his profession as a Calgary Stampeder after re-signing with the soccer membership for 2023.
Dennis, 34, grew to become eligible at no cost company on Feb. 14.
He was a division and CFL all-star in 2022 when he began 14 video games at left sort out for Calgary.
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Dennis suffered a season-ending damaged tibia throughout a sport in opposition to the BC Lions in September.
“I am nonetheless in rehab and enhancing each day and making an attempt to organize myself for my finest and final season,” Dennis stated in a press release launched by the Stampeders on Monday.
The Temple alumnus was a part of an offensive line that allowed a league-low 17 sacks in addition to helped the Stampeders lead the league in common dashing yards per sport with 135.3, and quarterback Ka’Deem Carey the season to win the dashing title.
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“Derek continues to play at a excessive stage,” Stampeders common supervisor and head coach Dave Dickenson stated.
“He is a vital a part of our success and we stay up for him enjoying championship soccer for the Calgary Stampeders in 2023.”
Dennis performed 78 of his 95 profession common season video games with the Stampeders over three separate video games.
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He was named the CFL’s Most Excellent Offensive Lineman in 2016 and received a Grey Cup with Calgary in 2018.
The Stampeders additionally introduced a contract extension for All-American linebacker Silas Stewart on Monday.
“Silas is considered one of our younger gamers that we stay up for seeing make a huge impact in 2023,” Dickenson stated.
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Stewart, 27, performed in 18 regular-season video games with three begins at heart.
He had a team-high 20 particular groups tackles whereas registering 35 defensive tackles, one sack, two sacks, one compelled fumble and one restoration.
In 30 profession regular-season video games, Stewart compiled 42 tackles, 29 particular groups tackles, two sacks, one compelled fumble and one fumble restoration.
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