Bombers release soon-to-be free agent Maurice Leggett

Posted: 3:54 PM CST Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released veteran linebacker/defensive back Maurice Leggett after 72 games and five seasons with the CFL club.

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released veteran linebacker/defensive back Maurice Leggett after 72 games and five seasons with the CFL club.

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released veteran linebacker/defensive back Maurice Leggett after 72 games and five seasons with the CFL club.

The 32-year-old product of McKeesport, Pa., joined the Blue Bombers in 2014 was twice named the team’s top defensive player (2014, 2016) and was only the second member of the Blue Bombers to ever record three return touchdowns in a single season (2016).

He was to become a free agent in the off-season after playing only nine games during an injury-plagued campaign, registering 33 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles and one sack. He finished with 16 career interceptions, six forced fumbles and four touchdowns.

Maurice Leggett was to become a free agent in the off-season after playing only nine games during an injury-plagued campaign. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press files)

“I would like to thank Moe for everything he has done for our football team, both on and off the field,” Winnipeg general manager Kyle Walters said in a release.

“Over the course of his stay here, Moe made Winnipeg his home and endeared himself to the community. With the decision of moving on as an organization made, we felt releasing Moe now would give him more opportunity to explore other options. We thank Moe for the energy and enthusiasm he brought to the locker room, and we wish him nothing but success going forward.”

“I would like to thank the city and the organization for five tremendous years,“ Leggett said in a release. “My family and I appreciate everyone that helped us make this an experience to remember. Winnipeg will still be a part of us.”