Toronto Argonauts sign Canadian Victor Olaniran

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The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian offensive lineman Victor Olaniran.

The six-foot-three, 306-pound Olaniran dressed in 29 games for the University of Manitoba Bisons. He participated in the 2026 CFL Combine and Dream Bowl all-star game in Texas during the offseason.

According to 3DownNation Canadian Draft analyst J.C. Abbott, Olaniran was a rugged tone-setter and effective puller able to square up defenders on the move with Manitoba. That skillset earned him a call-up from the Invitational Combine, but even if you’re willing to throw out all the measurables, the Winnipeg native’s frame does not give him tackle value in the CFL.

The Argonauts selected Queen’s offensive lineman Niklas Henning with the team’s first-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft. The team’s other major offseason additions include offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley, strong-side linebacker Adarius Pickett, and defensive back DaShaun Amos.

All CFL training camps are scheduled to open on Sunday, May 10. Toronto plays its first preseason game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, May 23, then first regular-season game against the Montreal Alouettes on Friday, June 12.

In 2025, the Aegos finished third in the East Division standings with a 5-13 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Mike Miller was promoted to head coach following the departure of Ryan Dinwiddie.