Calgary Stampeders re-sign five-time all-star kicker Rene Paredes

CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed five-time CFL all-star kicker Rene Paredes.

Paredes was set to develop into a free agent subsequent month, however as a substitute is returning to the workforce he has spent 10 seasons and received two Gray Cups with.

“Rene has constantly confirmed himself to be one of the crucial reliable kickers within the CFL and we’re happy to have him again for an additional season,” stated Stampeders president and common supervisor John Hufnagel in a press launch.

Paderes had a league-leading 155 factors over 15 video games in 2021, going 44-for-48 on field-goal makes an attempt (a CFL-best 91.7-per cent success fee) and 23-for-24 on further factors. He turned the tenth participant in CFL historical past to make 400 profession discipline objectives.

First signed by the Blue Bombers in 2011 after a profitable college profession at Concordia, Paredes obtained lower by Winnipeg after the pre-season.

He quickly discovered footing in Calgary, the place he’s remained ever since.

“Calgary is dwelling,” stated Paredes in a press launch. “My household and I are excited to be again and proceed my soccer profession with this wonderful group.“

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Jan. 25, 2022.