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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have brought in another pass-rusher.
Charles Akanno was announced as the latest signing by the CFL franchise on Monday.
The 6-foot-1, 250-pound California product played five seasons at the University of Idaho.
As a member of the Vandals, he recorded 147 tackles, 48.5 tackles for loss, 20.5 sacks, 21 pass knockdowns, nine forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries — one of which he returned for a touchdown.
The Riders’ pass rush was middle of the pack in 2022, recording 41 sacks.