Sources: Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign former first-round pick Nic Cross

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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed Canadian strong-side linebacker Nic Cross to a two-year contract extension, per sources, tying him to the team through 2025. He was slated to become a free agent on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

The 24-year-old played 17 regular season games with the Ticats this past season, recording 14 special teams tackles and one forced fumble.

The five-foot-ten, 210-pound defender has played 34 career games over the past three seasons in Steeltown, recording two defensive tackles, 38 special teams tackles, and one forced fumble.

The Regina native was a first-round pick in the 2021 CFL Draft out of the University of British Columbia, where he was named a first-team U Sports All-Canadian in 2019 after leading the country in tackles.

The Ticats will open their 2024 regular season by visiting the Calgary Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Friday, June 7.

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