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Toronto Argonauts sign defensive end Shawn Lemon to contract extension

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Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly, left, slips away from Toronto Argonauts\' Shawn Lemon during first half CFL football action in Toronto on Saturday, August 20, 2016. The Toronto Argonauts signed defensive end Shawn Lemon to a contract extension through the 2018 season on Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Chris Young
Original Publication Date: November 30, 2016 10:30PM
Publication Updated: April 27, 2025 4:24AM

TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts signed defensive end Shawn Lemon to a contract extension through the 2018 season on Thursday.

The East Division all-star was tied for second in the CFL with 14 sacks last season.

Lemon also forced five fumbles, made 23 tackles and had a fumble recovery.

In 63 regular-season games over six CFL seasons, Lemon has 94 tackles, 42 sacks and 17 forced fumbles.

Also Thursday, the Argonauts signed linebackers Trevonti Barber and Terrance Plummer.

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