Vancouver, BC (My Sportsbook) - The British Columbia Lions have agreed to terms with defensive lineman Brent Johnson on a contract extension. In keeping with team policy, terms of the deal were not announced. "Brent is a veteran leader in our room as well on the field and I am very pleased to know his ability and experience will continue to be part of our team," said Lions general manager and head coach Wally Buono. A three-time CFL All-Star, Johnson had six sacks and 39 tackles for BC last year, the veteran's ninth season in the league and as a Lion. The 33-year-old Ohio State product had notched double-digit sack totals in each of his previous five seasons and has 76 to go with 219 tackles over 150 career games. Johnson is a two-time Most Outstanding Canadian recipient (2005, 2006) and was also named Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2006. In addition, the Lions announced that linebacker Javy Glatt and offensive lineman Jason Jimenez have been released. Glatt appeared in 117 games for the Lions over seven seasons totaling 362 tackles and nine interceptions. Jimenez joined the Lions in 2006 and started every game at right tackle over a four-year, 72-game tenure with BC. Both Glatt and Jimenez were West Division All-Stars in 2008. |
