Well...i guess the ball in in Joe Smith's hands for the rest of the season!!Lions release Antonio Warren
TSN.ca Staff
7/27/2006 5:35:17 PM
The B.C. Lions have released import running back Antonio Warren.
Warren appeared in five games for the Lions in 2006 recording 169 yards on 41 carries and another 169 yards and a touchdown on 17 receptions. But the 30-year-old was benched last week in favour of Joe Smith, who ran for two majors and caught a touchdown pass.
''Antonio is a very talented player and we are grateful for his contributions over the past three seasons,'' said Lions GM and head coach Wally Buono. ''I know this week has been difficult for him and I believe this move is in his best interest and the club's. We wish him the very best for the future,'' added Buono.
This was Warren's third season with the Lions after beginning his CFL career in Calgary in 2001. Over the span of five CFL seasons, Warren appeared in 62 games and racked-up 2,798 rushing yards and 19 TD's on 547 carries and added another 1,426 yards and five touchdowns on 145 receptions. Warren also set a club record rushing for 160 yards on 18 carries in the 2004 Grey Cup.