A day after being cut by the Indianapolis Colts, running back Kenton Keith appears to be open to a return to the CFL.
In an interview with Vancouver radio station CKNW, Keith's agent Jason Medlock said that he expects the former Saskatchewan Roughriders' standout to clear waivers today. When that occurs Medlock said he will explore all opportunities on both sides of the border.
Medlock also admitted that Keith has expressed interest in joining the BC Lions due to his relationship with assistant general manager Roy Shivers, whom Keith is comfortable with from his time with the Riders. Assuming that Keith does clear waivers, Medlock stated he would call the Lions to gauge the team's interest, however he realizes that the decision will be Lions GM Wally Buono's to make, not Shivers.
A potential move to BC may be blocked by the current log-jam in the Lions backfield where rookie Stefan Logan has been starting in favour of defending rushing champ Joe Smith. Logan took over duties in Week 2 when Smith suffered a shoulder injury.
Keith is coming off a successful season in the NFL where he backed up Joseph Addai.
The New Mexico State product rushed for 533 yards and three touchdowns, however he became expendable when the Colts re-signed running back Dominic Rhodes and selected Michigan tailback Mike Hart in the sixth round of the NFL Draft in April.
Prior to joining the Colts, Keith enjoyed four solid years in the CFL with the Roughriders, twice rushing for more than 1,000 yards in a season.
SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
Kenton Keith’s reputation as a malcontent and a “head case” proceeds him. Keith back together again with Roy Shivers? Those two deserve each other.
