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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign defensive lineman Newsome to contract extension

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign defensive lineman Newsome to contract extension | iNFOnews.ca
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Drew Willy is sacked by Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Jonathan Newsome during first half CFL action against the Toronto Argonauts in Toronto, Saturday, October 15, 2016. The Roughriders signed defensive lineman Newsome to a contract extension Wednesday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed defensive lineman Jonathan Newsome to a contract extension Wednesday.

Newsome’s deal is through the 2018 season.

The six-foot-three, 247-pound Newsome appeared in 18 games last season with Saskatchewan, starting nine. He had 27 tackles and two sacks while adding six special-teams tackles.

Newsome joined the Riders last year after two seasons with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.

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