Akron and CFL Legend Shawn Lemon Announces Retirement From Football

After over a decade in the professional ranks, former Akron Zips defensive lineman Shawn Lemon is calling it a career. Lemon announced his decision in a lengthy statement posted to X on Wednesday. RELATED: Former UConn Receiver Hergy Mayala Signed By Edmonton Elks In the statement, Lemon said "Thank you for all the fans across Canada. You guys have been nothing but amazing to me throughout my career. I remember my first time coming to Canada sigining to the Canadian Football League. Who would've known my life would change for the better?" After a stellar high school football career in...