Shawn Lemon, Simoni Lawrence joining DAZN’s CFL broadcast team

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DAZN has hired Shawn Lemon and Simoni Lawrence to join their CFL broadcasts, which are set to begin next year. The company made the announcement on Wednesday.

Lemon is retiring from the league to take the position. The 38-year-old spent this past season with the Toronto Argonauts, and made 19 defensive tackles, nine sacks, two forced fumbles, and one pass knockdown over 11 regular-season games.

The six-foot-two, 248-pound defender played 170 career regular-season games as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Edmonton Elks, Calgary Stampeders, Ottawa Redblacks, Argonauts, and Montreal Alouettes. He tallied 289 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, five tackles for loss, 112 sacks, 32 forced fumbles, 23 pass knockdowns, three interceptions, and one fumble recovery.

Lawrence retired from the CFL following the 2023 season to become a brand and community ambassador with the Hamilton Sports Group. He spent most of his career at linebacker with the Tiger-Cats.

The 37-year-old played 169 career regular-season CFL games, recording 742 defensive tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 35 sacks, 36 pass knockdowns, 15 interceptions, 13 forced fumbles, and 11 fumble recoveries. He was a three-time All-CFL selection, five-time All-East Division selection, and three-time East Division nominee for Most Outstanding Defensive Player.

DAZN hired Chris Streveler as a CFL and NFL analyst, creator, and on-air personality in September. The rest of the broadcast team has yet to be announced.

The league struck a new broadcasting agreement earlier this year. TSN retained the primary broadcast rights to the league, though DAZN will be the exclusive broadcaster of Saturday Night Football beginning in 2027. The agreement runs through 2032.