Calgary President and General Manager John Hufnagel announced that Nik Lewis has signed a one-day contract with the Calgary Stampeders so her can retire with the club.
Lewis, the Canadian Football League’s all-time leader in receptions with 1,051 catches, played 11 seasons with the Stampeders before spending the final 3 years of his career with the Montreal Alouettes.
Lewis finishes his career with 13,778 receiving yards and 71 touchdowns during his 14 seasons in the CFL.
“Nik was an important player for this organization for many years and it’s fitting that he retires as a member of the Stampeders,” said Hufnagel. “In particular, I recall Nik’s outstanding performance in the 2008 Grey Cup – 11 catches for 122 yards – to help us win a championship.
“His accomplishments on the field speak for themselves as Nik was certainly one of most popular players in Stampeders history with our fans. We celebrate his career on this day and wish him all the best for the future.”