Bombers linebacker Maurice Leggett tears Achilles, will miss remainder of season

Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Maurice Leggett (31) intercepts the pass intended for Ottawa Redblacks' Greg Ellingson (82) during the second half of CFL action in Winnipeg on September 22, 2017. Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Maurice Leggett will miss the remainder of the 2017 CFL season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon. The team made the announcement on Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

October 15, 2017 - 3:48 PM

Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Maurice Leggett will miss the remainder of the 2017 CFL season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon.

The team made the announcement on Sunday.

Leggett was injured on Saturday when he recovered a B.C. onside kick late in the fourth quarter of a 26-20 victory over the Lions.

The 31-year-old had 50 defensive tackles, three sacks, three forced fumbles, three interceptions and one defensive touchdown in 13 games this season.

Winnipeg (11-4) clinched a playoff spot in the CFL West Division with the win.

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