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Ottawa Redblacks sign veteran running back William Powell to CFL deal

Jan 15, 2018 | 12:45 PM

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed running back William Powell to a one-year contract extension Monday.

Powell was scheduled to become a free agent next month.

After missing 2016 due to injury, Powell ran for 1,026 yards and five TDs in 12 games with Ottawa last season.

Powell has been with Ottawa since 2015.

The Canadian Press