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Toronto Argonauts release veteran defensive linemen Oakman, Marion

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts released defensive linemen Shawn Oakman and Benoit Marion on Tuesday. The six-foot-nine, 287-pound Oakman was in fourth season with Toronto but didn't play in the club's season-opening 35-27 home win over the B.C.
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The Toronto Argonauts released defensive linemen Shawn Oakman and Benoit Marion on Tuesday. Oakman (90) pumps up the crowd in the second half of their CFL football game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Toronto, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts released defensive linemen Shawn Oakman and Benoit Marion on Tuesday.

The six-foot-nine, 287-pound Oakman was in fourth season with Toronto but didn't play in the club's season-opening 35-27 home win over the B.C. Lions on Sunday.

Oakman, 32, appeared in 45 regular-season games with Toronto, registering 90 tackles, 18 sacks and two forced fumbles. The Texan was a CFL all-star in 2021 and twice an East Division selection (2021-22).

Oakman was also a member of Toronto's Grey Cup-winning squad in 2022. He had 27 tackles, six sacks and a forced fumble in 15 games last season, helping the Argos post a CFL-best 16-2 record.

The 16 wins tied a league single-season record and were the most ever in Toronto history.

Marion, 28, a Montreal native, was also in his fourth season with the club. The six-foot-five, 250-pound Canadian had a special-teams tackle against B.C. and earned a Grey Cup ring with the club in 2022.

Marion recorded seven tackles, 12 special-teams tackles, a sack and two forced fumbles in 32 regular-season contests with the Argos.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 11, 2024.

The Canadian Press

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