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BC Lions Say Kevin Glenn, Dante Marsh And Khalif Mitchell Won't Be Back In 2015

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 02 Dec, 2014 04:30 PM

SURREY, B.C. — The housecleaning continues for the B.C. Lions.

Less than two weeks after firing head coach Mike Benevides, general manager and vice-president of football operations Wally Buono said Tuesday the team is cutting ties with several veteran players, including quarterback Kevin Glenn.

The 35-year-old pivot was acquired in a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks prior to the 2014 season as an insurance policy behind Travis Lulay, who was still recovering from off-season shoulder surgery.

But Glenn ended up starting all but one game for Lions, who finished 9-9 before suffering an embarrassing playoff loss to the Montreal Alouettes.

Glenn is set to become a free agent in February and Buono said B.C. will not be offering him a new contract.

Meanwhile, the Lions will not be picking up the contract options for defensive back Dante Marsh, defensive end Khalif Mitchell, linebacker Jamal Johnson and punter Ricky Schmitt.

Buono said he has begun the search for a new head coach and conducted interviews on Monday and Tuesday.

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