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Former CFL defensive lineman Craig Roh dies at the age of 33

Feb 28, 2024 | 11:18 AM

Defensive lineman Craig Roh, who won a Grey Cup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2019, has died. He was 33.

Roh’s wife, Chelsea, confirmed his death on social media.

The six-foot-five, 266-pound Roh, a native of Scottsdale, Ariz., played in the CFL with the B.C. Lions (2015-17) and Winnipeg (2018-19). He signed with the Toronto Argonauts in 2020 but the league didn’t play that season due to the global pandemic.

Roh had 64 tackles, 20 sacks and a forced fumble during his time with B.C. He recorded 46 tackles, 14 sacks, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery during his time with Winnipeg. 

Roh didn’t see any regular-season action with the Panthers.

A GoFundMe page has been established in Roh’s memory. A celebration of life will be held in Phoenix on March 16.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 28, 2024.

The Canadian Press

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