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Brent Hawkins

Import defensive lineman Brent Hawkins will be returning to the Green and White in 2012. The Riders announced earlier today that the 28 year old has signed a new contract.

Hawkins impressed in his rookie campaign in 2010 after signing with the team as a free agent in April of that year.

He missed all of last season after sustaining a should injury during training camp.

The former NFLer was set to become a free agent in February.

Import defensive back John Eubanks, import receiver Terrence Nunn and import defensive lineman Remond Willis will not be returning to the team as they were released earlier today.

It was also announced that Import linebacker Sean Lucas is retiring.

Lucas tallied 372 defensive tackles, 23 special team tackles, 17 pass knockdowns, nine tackles for a loss, seven quarterback sacks, and five interceptions in 86 regular season games played over six years.

He played in four playoff games including two Championship games and was a member of the 2007 Grey Cup winning team.