Toronto Argonauts

Toronto Argonauts sign American defensive lineman Tyler Williams

by
3Down Staff
May 16, 2023

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) slips a tackle by Wake Forest defensive lineman Tyler Williams (72) during the first half of the Gasparilla Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

The Toronto Argonauts have signed American defensive lineman Tyler Williams.

The six-foot-two, 295-pound defender played five seasons at Wake Forest (2018-22) where he made 65 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and five sacks over 44 games.

The Argos have also released American defensive lineman Dom Peterson.

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The six-foot, 299-pound defender made 185 tackles, 55.5 tackles for loss, 28 sacks, and six forced fumbles over five seasons at the University of Nevada. He was a four-time All-Mountain West honouree.