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CFL all-star defensive back Garry Peters signs extension with B.C. Lions

B.C. Lions' Garry Peters (1) intercepts a pass intended for Montreal Alouettes' Dominique Davis (4) during first half CFL football action in Montreal on Friday, September 9, 2022. The B.C. Lions signed American defensive back Peters to a two-year contract extension Thursday.
B.C. Lions' Garry Peters (1) intercepts a pass intended for Montreal Alouettes' Dominique Davis (4) during first half CFL football action in Montreal on Friday, September 9, 2022. The B.C. Lions signed American defensive back Peters to a two-year contract extension Thursday. Photo by Peter McCabe /THE CANADIAN PRESS

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions signed American defensive back Garry Peters to a two-year contract extension Thursday.

Peters was slated to become a free agent Feb. 14.

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Peters was a CFL all-star last season after registering a team and career high of five interceptions. He also had 44 tackles and three special-teams tackles.

Peters joined the Lions as a free agent in 2018 after starting his CFL career with Edmonton (2016-17). He has appeared in 87 regular-season games, recording 285 tackles, 17 special-teams tackles, 11 interceptions, one sack and two forced fumbles.

Wilson signs one-year extension with Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL — American defensive back Raheem Wilson signed a one-year contract extension with the Montreal Alouettes.

The five-foot-11, 185-pound Wilson was scheduled to become a CFL free agent Feb. 14.

Wilson split last season between Calgary and Montreal. He appeared in six games with the Stampeders, recording 19 tackles (one for a loss) before registering 20 tackles in seven contests — all starts — with the Alouettes.