By Canadian Press

Defensive lineman Kene Onyeka re-signs with Ottawa Redblacks

Dec 20, 2022 | 8:38 AM

OTTAWA — Defensive lineman Kene Onyeka has re-signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.

Onyeka agreed to a two-year deal with the Redblacks on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old Onyeka is coming off his third CFL season, all with Ottawa. 

He appeared in 17 games this year, recording 26 total tackles, five sacks, and a forced fumble.

A native of Lagos, Nigeria, Onyeka grew up in Brampton, Ont.

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Onyeka was selected in the fourth round, 29th overall, out of Carleton University by the Redblacks in the 2018 CFL Draft. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 20, 2022.

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