Abdul Kanneh
 Kanneh with the Redblacks in 2022 | |
| Born: | September 3, 1990 London, England |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| College | New Mexico Highlands |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2013 | Cleveland Browns* |
| 2014 | Orlando Predators |
| 2014–2016 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| 2017 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2018–2019 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2020–2023 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2015 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2015, 2016 |
| Career stats | |
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Abdul Kanneh (born September 3, 1990) is an English professional Canadian football defensive back. He has played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Ottawa RedBlacks, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Toronto Argonauts. He played college football at New Mexico Highlands University.
Professional career
[edit]Cleveland Browns
[edit]Kanneh was signed by the Cleveland Browns in 2013 as an undrafted free agent.[1] He was later cut by the Browns during the 2013 training camp.
Ottawa Redblacks (first stint)
[edit]In 2014, Kanneh signed a contract with the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL and played three years for the team, winning his first Grey Cup championship in 2016.[2]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
[edit]The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Kanneh to their roster in 2017, but his injury-plagued campaign led to him only dressing in seven games that year.
Toronto Argonauts
[edit]On the day of 2018 training camp cuts, on June 10, 2018, Kanneh was traded to the Toronto Argonauts for an eighth-round pick in the 2019 CFL Draft.[3] He played in 24 games for the Argonauts over two years, recording 95 defensive tackles, one sack, and one interception. He became a free agent in 2020.
Ottawa Redblacks (second stint)
[edit]Upon entering free agency, Kanneh signed with his original CFL team, the Redblacks, on February 11, 2020 to a one-year contract.[4] He re-signed with Ottawa on January 25, 2021.[5] Kanneh played in eight games for the Redblacks in 2021, contributing with 28 defensive tackles, three interceptions and one touchdown. Kanneh and Ottawa agreed to a contract extension on February 1, 2022.[6]
Kanneh played in 12 regular season games in 2022 where he had 37 defensive tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble. In 2023, he again played in 12 regular season games and recorded 39 defensive tackles and one interception. He became a free agent on February 13, 2024.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Cowboy Abdul Kanneh Signs NFL Contract with Cleveland".
- ^ "Redblacks add import defensive back Abdul Kanneh". Ottawa Redblacks. April 29, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
- ^ "Argos acquire former all-star DB Kanneh in trade with Ticats". Canadian Football League. June 10, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
- ^ "Abdul Kanneh returns to Redblacks". Ottawa Redblacks. February 11, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
- ^ "Redblacks bring back veteran DBs Kanneh and Tindal". OttawaRedblacks.com. January 25, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ "Redblacks sign DBs Kanneh, Evans to extensions - TSN.ca". TSN. The Canadian Press. February 1, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 1990 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Virginia
- American football defensive backs
- English players of American football
- English players of Canadian football
- New Mexico Highlands Cowboys football players
- Ottawa Redblacks players
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- Toronto Argonauts players
- Sportspeople from London
- Black British sportsmen
- Cleveland Browns players
- Orlando Predators players
- Canadian football defensive backs
- 21st-century British sportsmen