Ticats re-sign linebacker Simoni Lawrence, fans rejoice

Simmy HOV is coming back to the HAM.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Monday they re-signed veteran linebacker Simoni Lawrence to a two-year contract, just a day before the 30-year-old was set to become a free agent.

One of the most popular Ticats since joining the club via trade in a 2013 with Edmonton, Lawrence registered 68 tackles and three sacks last season. He has recorded 435 career tackles, 22 sacks and eight interceptions while playing 113 career games (97 starts.)

Lawrence was the East Division’s top defensive player and a CFL all-star in 2015 and has made two Grey Cup appearances with the Ticats in 2013 and 2014.

Known for his boisterous personality and active social media presence, Ticats fans took to social media to celebrate his return – and get some love in return.

Mine to lol https://t.co/yNQXwX5jeM

— Simoni Lawrence (@Simoni_Lawrence) February 11, 2019

Hamilton gang gang gang https://t.co/OqtfLz71Lc

— Simoni Lawrence (@Simoni_Lawrence) February 11, 2019

Thrilled to have @Simoni_Lawrence back. My favourite pic of my girl @nessathagodd with her favourite player #smilesfordays pic.twitter.com/hsupd8wQSe

— Tina (she/her) (@Tinabanshee) February 11, 2019

Thanks for being a fan ❤️ https://t.co/xINUuT7Fs2

— Simoni Lawrence (@Simoni_Lawrence) February 11, 2019

That’s me dancing 🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/LluoNh8MnT

— Simoni Lawrence (@Simoni_Lawrence) February 11, 2019

HOV IS BACK, TELL A FRIEND pic.twitter.com/Vccsz5j79s

— Jake🇨🇦 (@jake_peck) February 11, 2019

@Simoni_Lawrence congratulations! Welcome back home! Can I buy you dinner? 🙂 pic.twitter.com/pd3Tfo3Sz0

— Anthony Frisina (@anthony_frisina) February 11, 2019

Thank you to everyone you guys just make me want to work harder this offseason love is crazy had to turn my phone notifications off ❤️❤️ no better fans then the Hamilton fans I’ll discuss how I feel about everything else on my interviews coming up today !

— Simoni Lawrence (@Simoni_Lawrence) February 11, 2019