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American linebacker Micah Awe signs contract extension with Calgary Stampeders

Feb 9, 2024 | 1:07 PM

CALGARY — Micah Awe won’t be hitting CFL free agency.

The veteran American linebacker signed a contract extension with the Calgary Stampeders on Friday. Awe was eligible to become a CFL free agent Tuesday.

The five-foot-11, 228-pound Awe had a club-record 134 tackles last season, his first with Calgary. He also led the CFL with 153 defensive plays, adding six special-teams tackles, three interceptions and a forced fumble.

Awe has also spent time with B.C., Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. He has appeared in 81 career regular-season games, registering 385 tackles (17 for loss), 37 special-teams tackles, six sacks, five interceptions, six forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.