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Stampeders linebacker Singleton named CFL’s outstanding defensive player

Nov 23, 2017 | 6:45 PM

OTTAWA — Calgary Stampeders linebacker Alex Singleton is the CFL’s outstanding defensive player.

Singleton captured the honour Thursday night at the league’s awards banquet.

Montreal Alouettes linebacker Kyries Hebert is the finalist.

Singleton, 24, recorded 123 tackles — most by a Canadian — in his first full season as a starter, anchoring a Calgary defence that allowed a league-low 349 points (19.4 per game) while recording 50 sacks and 45 turnovers.