By Canadian Press

Winnipeg Blue Bombers acquire veteran kicker Sergio Castillo in deal with B.C. Lions

Oct 19, 2021 | 9:21 AM

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers acquired American kicker Sergio Castillo from the B.C. Lions on Tuesday for a conditional 2022 fourth-round pick.

The acquisition of Castillo addresses a huge need for Winnipeg (9-1), which has used three different kickers already this season.

Ali Mourtada, Marc Liegghio and Tyler Crapigna have combined to make just 16-of-28 field goal attempts (57.1 per cent) and 23-of-27 converts.

Castillo attended the Tennessee Titans training camp this year after appearing in seven games with the New York Jets in 2020.

Castillo made 8-of-13 field goals, including one from 55 yards, with New York.

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Castillo opted out of his deal with B.C. in August 2020 after the league cancelled its plans to play due to the COVID-19 pandemic although the Lions maintained his CFL rights.

The five-foot-11, 196-pound Castillo began his CFL career with Winnipeg in 2015.

Castillo has appeared in 38 career CFL games with Blue Bombers (2015), Ottawa Redblacks (2016), Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2017) and Lions (2019).

The 30-year-old Castillo was a 2019 CFL all-star after making 41-of-45 field-goal attempts (91.1 per cent), including five of 50 yards or more.

Over his CFL career, Castillo has made 80-of-92 field goals (87 per cent) and 91.7 per cent of his convert attempts while also sporting a 44.4-yard career punting average.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2021.

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