Ex-NFL WR Sweed among six cut by Redblacks

Sweed, a member of Texas' 2005 NCAA championship team who also earned a Super Bowl ring with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was among six players released by Ottawa on Wednesday. (Don Wright/AP)

OTTAWA — Limas Sweed won’t be kick-starting his pro football career with the expansion Ottawa Redblacks.

Sweed, a member of Texas’ 2005 NCAA championship team who also earned a Super Bowl ring with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was among six players released by Ottawa on Wednesday.

Also let go were receivers Paul De Pass and Eric Rogers, defensive backs Justin Ferrell and Bo Smith and kicker Derek Schiavone.

Smith is a veteran CFL player, having previously been with Hamilton (2008–12) and Winnipeg (2013). Smith also spent time with the NFL’s New York Jets’ in 2010.

Schiavone, 28 of Fort Erie, Ont., signed with Ottawa after playing previously with Edmonton (2008-12) and Montreal (2012-13)

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