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By Canadian Press

Roughriders sign veteran defensive lineman Lanier to one-year extension

Jan 30, 2024 | 9:13 AM

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed American defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II to a one-year contract extension Tuesday.

Lanier was eligible to become a free agent next month.

The six-foot-six, 285-pound Lanier saw action at both defensive end and tackle last season in 14 regular-season games last season with Saskatchewan. 

He registered 19 tackles (two for loss), five sacks and a fumble recovery.

Lanier is entering his fourth season with Saskatchewan.

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Before coming to Canada, Lanier spent five seasons in the NFL with Washington (2016-18), the Los Angeles Chargers (2018-20), Kansas City (2020) and New Orleans (2020).

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 30, 2024.

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