Ex-Lion Ricky Foley cut loose by the Seahawks

SEATTLE - Canadian Ricky Foley was among the cuts announced Monday by the Seattle Seahawks, as the team trimmed its roster to meet the NFL mandated 75-man limit.

The 29-year-old from Courtice, Ont., was among five players waived. Foley was named the CFL's top Canadian last season following a stellar campaign with the B.C. Lions in which he finished tied for the league lead with 12 sacks.

Seattle also waived injured defensive tackle Jonathan Lewis, wide receiver Kole Heckendorf, offensive guard Gregg Peat and kicker Clint Stitser.

Lewis broke his thumb in Saturday's pre-season loss to Minnesota.

• 

  Seattle Seahawks' LenDale White is sandwiched between defenders Jamar Adams, left, and Ricky Foley during football practice Monday, May 24, 2010, in Renton, Wash. Coach Pete Carroll's new home for NFL second chances in Seattle is welcoming new tenants, including White. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

• 

  Ricky Foley, of the BC Lions, holds his trophy for the CFL Most Outstanding Canadian during the 2009 Gibson's Finest Players Awards on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 in Calgary, Alta. The Montreal Alouttes take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders this Sunday in the 97th Grey Cup. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

• 

  Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo(13) tries to get away from B.C.Lions defensive end Ricky Foley during first quarter CFL Eastern Final football action at Olympic Stadium Sunday, November 22, 2009 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz