Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II (91) walks off the field with training staff during first half CFL action against the Edmonton Elks in Regina, on Thursday, July 6, 2023. The Roughriders signed American defensive lineman Lanier to a one-year contract extension Tuesday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed American defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II to a one-year contract extension Tuesday.
Lanier was eligible to become a free agent next month.
The six-foot-six, 285-pound Lanier saw action at both defensive end and tackle last season in 14 regular-season games last season with Saskatchewan.
He registered 19 tackles (two for loss), five sacks and a fumble recovery.
Lanier is entering his fourth season with Saskatchewan.
Before coming to Canada, Lanier spent five seasons in the NFL with Washington (2016-18), the Los Angeles Chargers (2018-20), Kansas City (2020) and New Orleans (2020).
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 30, 2024.
