Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign free-agent linebacker Micah Awe to deal

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed American linebacker Micah Awe to a two-year contract on Tuesday.

The six-foot 225-pound Awe had been on the free-agent market for a week. 

Awe had 44 tackles, six special-teams tackles, a sack and interception in 10 games last season with Toronto. Awe is entering his fourth CFL season, having spent the previous three with B.C. and the Argonauts.

Also Tuesday, the Montreal Alouettes signed American defensive back Kevin Fogg.

He also became a CFL free agent last Tuesday.

The five-foot-nine 186-pound Fogg appeared in seven games last season with Toronto, registering 24 tackles and an interception.

Fogg, 29, also played previously with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2016-18).

Montreal also signed American defensive backs Bryan Blunt and Devron Davis.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 18, 2020

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