The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that import linebacker Sean Lucas is retiring from the CFL.
“It is a difficult decision, but it is also the right decision for me,” stated Lucas. “I would like to thank the organization, Rider Nation and especially my teammates for a lifetime of memories.”
Lucas has spent the last six seasons in Green and White. In that time he has tallied 372 defensive tackles, 23 special team tackles, 17 pass knockdowns, nine tackles for a loss, seven quarterback sacks, five interceptions and three tackles for a loss in 86 regular season games played. He has also played in four playoff games and two Grey Cups and was a member of the 2007 championship team.
In his last season, Lucas played in 15 regular season games and tallied 61 defensive tackles, a team leading five tackles for a loss, three pass knockdowns, two special team tackles and one interception. The 28-year-old originally signed with the Riders as a free agent in May, 2006.
“The entire Roughrider organization thanks Sean for his contributions and dedication to the team over the last six years,” stated General Manager Brendan Taman. “He has made the decision to move on to the next phase of his life and we wish him nothing but the best.”
3 comments:
Will Sean ever tell us if he was the 13th man? We may never know the real truth.
Rob
He had some good years here, but he became a liability last year. He is probably doing this to avoid what happened to Szarka. Thanks for the time Sean!
Thanks to Sean Lucas for being a good Rider on and off the field. He never seemed to be the same player after the 13th man episode. I think it haunted him after that. Bad things happen to good people, and I hope he is successful in whatever he choses to do away from the game.
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