Redblacks release veteran LB Levels

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks released veteran American linebacker Patrick Levels on Tuesday.

Levels, 28, appeared in 13 regular-season games last season with Ottawa, registering 59 tackles, four sacks and a forced fumble.

Levels has spent the last five seasons in the CFL with Calgary (2017-18), Montreal (2019-2021) and Ottawa. He has suited up for 68 regular-season games and accumulated 222 defensive tackles, 15 special-teams tackles, 12 sacks, two interceptions and three forced fumbles.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published, May 16, 2023.