After a couple days of speculation, the Saskatchewan Roughriders made some roster moves official on Wednesday by announcing they have signed import linebackers Joe Lobendahn and Diamond Ferri as well as import defensive back Alonzo Lawrence. Financial details of the agreements were not released.
Lobendahn, 5'11" -- 242, originally entered the CFL in 2008 when he signed as a free agent with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The four-year veteran has appeared in 45 career games recording 180 defensive tackles, seven quarterback sacks and one interception. The Hawaii native most recently attended training camp with the Calgary Stampeders in 2012.
Ferri, 5'10' -- 204, began his CFL career in 2007 with the Montreal Alouettes. After temporarily joining the Toronto Argonauts practice roster in 2006, the University of Syracuse graduate, signed with Montreal as a free agent in 2007 where he spent the next five seasons. The Stoneham, Massachusetts native appeared in 76 games for the Als, recording 240 defensive tackles, eight quarterback sacks and 5 interceptions while winning the Grey Cup in 2009 and 2010.
Lawrence, 6'2" -- 215, joins the Riders after signing and attending training camp with the Detroit Lions. The Lucedale, Mississippi native attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College for two seasons after transferring from Southern Mississippi. Prior to his time with the Golden Eagles, Lawrence spent his freshman season at the University of Alabama under the tutelage of head coach Nick Saban.
To make room for the addition, the team has released slotback Efrem Hill and running back Louis Rankin. Hill joined the Riders in 2011 and finished last season with 66 catches for 812 yards and one touchdown. He struggled so far this season with just 13 catches for 141 yards in eight games.
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