Toronto Argonauts

Toronto Argonauts sign versatile Canadian DB Tunde Adeleke

by
Justin Dunk
February 13, 2024

The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian defensive back Tunde Adeleke, per sources.

The 28-year-old could be the Argos’ best option at strong-side linebacker with CFL all-star SAM Adarius Pickett leaving the Double Blue for the nation’s capital.

Adeleke was the highest-paid defensive back in the league last season but was limited to 10 games due to injury and ultimately lost his starting safety job to Stavros Katsantonis. The two-time all-star remains on the short list of Canadians athletic enough to start at halfback and corner if needed.

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The native of Lagos, Nigeria grew up in Ottawa and has appeared in 86 games over his six-year CFL career with Calgary (2017-2018) and Hamilton (2019-2023), registering 232 defensive tackles, 34 special teams tackles, five sacks, five interceptions and four forced fumbles.

Justin Dunk

Football insider, reporter and analyst.