Music: {allcanada} LIONS TRADE BANKS TO BOMBERS FOR NON-IMPORT WR POBLAH

Friday, January 31, 2014

{allcanada} LIONS TRADE BANKS TO BOMBERS FOR NON-IMPORT WR POBLAH

Korey Banks got his wish and has been traded from the BC Lions.

The veteran defensive back and five-time CFL All-Star has been sent to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in exchange for non-import receiver Kito Poblah.

It seemed only a matter of time before Banks would be out in BC after making it known he has no interest in playing out his option year with the team. Lions GM Wally Buono meanwhile, had stated he didn't intend to renegotiate Banks' contract.

The 10-year CFLer has played the last eight years in BC. Last year the 34-year-old recorded 46 tackles and two interceptions. For his career Banks has 442 tackles and 37 interceptions.

"We're grateful for Korey's contributions to our club and we wish him the best in Winnipeg," Buono said in a team statement.

"Korey adds an immediate presence in our locker room, veteran leadership both on and off the field, and we look forward to welcoming him to the Bomber organization," Bombers GM Kyle Walters said in a team statement. "We also wish Kito all the best in Vancouver and thank him for his contributions to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers."

In Poblah the Lions get a three-year veteran and former first-round supplemental pick. The Central Michigan product has 53 career catches for 534 yards. Poblah missed all but one game last season.

Winnipeg also released quarterback Jason Boltus, defensive back Bo Smith, linebacker Daniel Sheffield, running back Mario Fannin and defensive end Mathieu Boulay.

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