Mark Washington will return for a fifth season as the B.C. LionsB次元官网网址� defensive co-ordinator.

The Lions also announced Friday the addition of Randy Melvin as defensive line coach.

Washington, also the LionsB次元官网网址� defensive backs coach, is entering his 11th season on the clubB次元官网网址檚 coaching staff.

B次元官网网址淎mong the reasons why I wanted Mark back are his leadership and work ethic,B次元官网网址� head coach Wally Buono said in a statement. B次元官网网址淭he stability and continuity that Mark brings will allow our defence to grow stronger and become a dominant force in 2018.B次元官网网址�

Melvin served as B.C.B次元官网网址檚 defensive line coach in 2011 when the club won the Grey Cup before leading to join the NFLB次元官网网址檚 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also spent time at Purdue, Rutgers and Miami before rejoining the Lions.

B次元官网网址淚 am very excited to have Randy back coaching our defensive line,B次元官网网址� said Buono. B次元官网网址淗e brings a high degree of intensity to his position which translates into a tough and physical style of play which we need in order to control the line of scrimmage.B次元官网网址�

The Canadian Press

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