CFL all-star DeVonte Dedmon has returned to the Ottawa Redblacks following his release from the NFL's Miami Dolphins.

The 26-year-old from Williamsburg, Va., was named the CFL's most outstanding special teams player and to the league's all-star team in 2021 when Dedmon compiled 2,841 return yards and three touchdowns.

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Elks quarterback Taylor Cornelius throws a pass during the first half of Edmonton's 30-12 road win over the Redblacks at TD Place in Ottawa on Friday night.

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Dedmon rejoins Ottawa (1-8) for the rest of the season.

"DeVonte has proven himself to be a top player in our league who is always a threat with the ball in his hands," Redblacks coach Paul LaPolice said Saturday in a statement.

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Ottawa's DeVonte Dedmon gives his team a 17-point lead during the third quarter in a game against Edmonton.

"It's exciting for the team to be able to add a player of his calibre to the roster and we're happy to have him back in the mix."

Ottawa's next game is Aug. 27 in Edmonton against the Elks.

🗣️ "You know how you go to summer camp and you meet new people then the school year starts and you are back with your Day 1 crew? I’m back with my family." - <a href="https://twitter.com/DeVonte_Dedmon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeVonte_Dedmon</a>

DeVonte Dedmon, seen here during rookie minicamp with the Dolphins in May, was released by Miami and subsequently picked up by the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday.

Star returner DeVonte Dedmon returns to Redblacks after NFL stint

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