The Toronto Argonauts are the first CFL team to pack their bags for the offseason, as they will be on a bye for the final week of the 2025 regular season and have already been eliminated from playoff contention.
A 5-13 record represented a significant step back for the defending Grey Cup champions, as they’ll fail to play football in November for the first time in the Ryan Dinwiddie era. This season featured a parade of injuries and setbacks, as franchise quarterback Chad Kelly didn’t take a single snap and the team struggled to protect backup Nick Arbuckle.
Unlike most teams that suffer early elimination, the Argos should have the benefit of continuity, with Dinwiddie and general manager Pinball Clemons slated to return. They will have serious questions to address over the next few months, beginning with which of their pending free agents are worth bringing back.
Here is the full list of 23 players whose contracts will expire in February. Please note that “N” denotes nationals (ie. Canadians), “A” denotes Americans, and “G” denotes Globals.
Quarterback
None
Running back
None
Fullback
Felix Garand-Gauthier (N)
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Receiver
Dejon Brissett (N)
David Ungerer III (N)
DaVaris Daniels (A)
Offensive line
Shane Richards (N)
Dylan Giffen (N)
Ryan Sceviour (N)
Defensive line
Thiadric Hansen (G)
J-Min Pelley (N)
Anthony Lanier II (A)
Bryan Cox Jr. (A)
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Linebacker
Jack Cassar (N)
Isaac Darkangelo (A)
Brian Harelimana (N)
Wynton McManis (A)
Jordan Herdman-Reed (N)
Ryder Varga (N)
Defensive back
Branden Dozier (A)
Benjie Franklin (A)
Kenneth George Jr. (A)
Specialist
Adam Guillemette (N)
Janarion Grant (A)
It should be noted that players who finish the season on the practice roster automatically become free agents. This means that running back Perry Boone (A), offensive linemen Dre Doiron (N) and Hampton Ergle (A), receiver Tyler Kahmann (A), and defensive back Nic Toomer (A) will be free to join any other team if they are not re-signed by the end of this week. Offensive lineman Josh Donovan (A) has signed a futures contract.
