Ticats extend Canadian DB Jay Langa

The Ticats have signed national defensive back Jay Langa to a two-year contract extension.

Re-signing Canadian DB Jay Langa a very solid move by #Ticats. Fourth in the #CFL in special teams tackles, can fill-in a safety. Good locker room guy, too.

— Drew Edwards (@scratchingpost) January 8, 2018

The 27-year-old played in all 18 games for the Tiger-Cats in 2017, registering two defensive tackles and 24 special teams tackles. Langa finished the season ranked tied for fourth in CFL special teams tackles.

The St. Mary’s University product has suited up in 44 career games over three seasons for the Tiger-Cats, recording two defensive tackles and 43 special teams tackles. Langa was originally selected by the Tiger-Cats in the third round, 20th overall, in the 2015 CFL draft.