The Victoria, B.C. native was the highest-paid player in the CFL last year, earning $624,200. Rourke completed 70.4 percent of his passes for 5,290 yards with 31 touchdowns, 16 interceptions and ran 61 times for 564 yards, 9.2 yards per carry, plus 10 majors. That provided a great return on investment for general manager Ryan Rigmaiden.

The 27-year-old’s compensation for the 2026 three-down league season was not altered when the new deal was agreed upon. He’s scheduled to earn $684,700 in hard money. That total comes from a $275,000 base salary, $210,000 February 5 active roster bonus, $160,000 in marketing money, $14,700 in housing and a $10,000 training allowance.

In 2027, Rourke’s slated to earn $699,700 in hard money. He could receive a $300,000 base salary, $215,000 February 1 active roster bonus, $160,000 in marketing money, $14,700 in housing and a $10,000 training allowance.

For the final year in his current agreement, the six-foot-one, 209-pound dual-threat QB is expected to earn $704,700 in hard money for the 2028 season. He should receive a $310,000 base salary, $220,000 February 1 active roster bonus, $150,000 in marketing money, $14,700 in housing and a $10,000 training allowance. Half his base salary — $155,000 — is guaranteed.

Each season includes $9,000 in additional all-star and award incentives: $1,000 for West all-star, $2,000 for CFL all-star, $3,000 for Most Outstanding Canadian and $3,000 for league MOP. The Lions would happily pay those bonuses if Rourke’s performing at elite levels for every year in the contract and putting B.C. in Grey Cup contention in the process.

Whether Rourke earns extra money, his contract has spiked compared to his CFL rookie paperwork, which saw him earn $71,500 in hard money along with $3,749.94 in playtime cash during the 2022 season. That year, he completed 78.7 percent of his passes for 3,349 yards with 25 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and ran 39 times for 304 yards with seven majors.

After one season learning behind Michael Reilly, Rourke proved he could play at a high level in the CFL, and it’s led to Grey Cup expectations on the West Coast with a big-money contract extension to match.

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“There’s something that needs more and something to get over the hump. Me and my career, what I think that I can do and the way that I feel to continue to chase greatness, build on things that I’ve done, I feel like Hamilton was the perfect spot,” McManis said.

“Let’s bring a Grey Cup here. Hamilton hasn’t won a Grey Cup recently. I want to be a part of something great, I sense there’s something great that’s brewing here and greatness attracts one another.”

The 31-year-old McManis links back up with former Calgary Stampeders teammate Bo Levi Mitchell. The star linebacker won a Grey Cup with Mitchell in 2018 and the pair plan to be driving forces as the Ticats try to end the longest championship drought in the Canadian Football League, which sits at 25 seasons.

“A lot of love for Bo, a lot of love for what he’s done for the league, a lot of love for what he’s done, even while we were teammates back then. He’s still the same guy that I met seven years ago,” McManis said.

The 35-year-old Mitchell led Hamilton to an 11-7 record last year, clinched first place and hosted the East Final but lost to the Montreal Alouettes on home turf. McManis believes the Tabbies can contend for a Grey Cup. He saw it up-close as the Toronto Argonauts lost the season series with their arch rivals two games to one last year.

“You’re not going to put yourself in a situation to where you think it needs a lot of work and it’s missing a lot. I don’t think the defence was missing very much. That’s why I came to actually add to that and we can bring some excitement, score some points — let’s score points on defence — complimentary football, let’s help the offence out,” McManis said.

“Talking on the phone with Petey, Jamal Peters, some of my players, some short conversations with Bo, understanding that these guys have the same passion that I do. They’re in the same point in their careers that I’m at where everybody’s at this point to where, let’s win, let’s get this done.”

McManis admitted leaving the Argos had been on his mind for a “little bit.” He won two Grey Cups with the Boatmen one in 2022 and the other in 2024, although the six-foot, 220-pounder defender felt Toronto had become too comfortable for him, not in a negative way, but change was needed to provide renewed energy to focus towards his stated goal: chasing greatness.

“We understand what it takes, what it means to be a champion, what it means to be great. I want to put myself around people like that. Making the decision wasn’t easy, but it was something I felt that I needed to do, honestly speaking. I felt like it was something that was needed for me,” McManis said.

Changing from double blue to black and gold definitely feels different for McManis but it’s not completely new to him. He grew up a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and wanted to wear those colours. That’s happened in Canada’s Steel City as the two-time CFL all-star will sport his familiar No. 48. Despite the rivalry with the Argonauts, there’s no extra incentive to play the Double Blue.

“I don’t think Toronto should be the only team in the league that’s worried about what’s coming,” McManis said confidently.

Even though McManis has a new team, there’s not a major move for his family, which would usually coming along with joining a new professional franchise. His wife was “all-in” on the idea and his son’s already saying Tiger-Cats instead of Argos. The family has a house and lives in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area.

“To not have to move your family, that’s big. It’s not far from here. We won’t have to drive far. Shorter than the drive to Toronto. It happened to be a plus, something that was thought about on the back end that contributed, but that was not my main reason to come here,” McManis said.

That main reason was to be the reason the Tiger-Cats win a Grey Cup for the first time in a quarter-century.

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“Teams reached out to my agent. I had phone calls with some GMs and some head coaches, I thought they were pretty good phone calls, they were pretty productive, but I  knew I wanted Hamilton to work out location-wise. Get the opportunity to work with (head coach) Scott (Milanovich) and Bo (Levi Mitchell). It was an ideal situation,” Ford told 3DownNation.

Location was important to Ford because he’s a Niagara Falls native and played U Sports football at the University of Waterloo. Hamilton sits slightly closer to his alma mater than his hometown but both are around an hour drive away. His wife, Anika, hails from Sudbury, Ont., which means the Ford family, which includes two young daughters, can be in Ontario full-time.

“Talked a little bit to Montreal as well as B.C., and [Hamilton] were the top three. I was really intrigued by B.C., they have an amazing coaching staff, and the talent level on their team is phenomenal, but the toughest part about B.C. is they have Nathan Rourke, who is a young and super productive quarterback,” Ford said.

“The opportunity to play in the future didn’t look great over there, unless Nathan went to the NFL again or — you don’t want to wish it on anybody — but if you had an injury, then you’d get the opportunity. I feel like it’s more beneficial for me to go learn from Bo for a year or two, and depending on what he decides to do, try to take over the reins from him.”

The ultra-athletic QB wasn’t sure what free agency was going to have in store for him. He was leaning towards the Ticats but saw three quarterbacks, Mitchell, Harrison Frost and Jake Dolegala, on the roster and did not know if Hamilton would be interested in him based on sheer numbers at the position. However, Orlondo Steinauer and Milanovich made it clear the 2021 Hec Crighton Trophy winner was wanted in the Hammer.

“Bo is super productive, but he’s getting older. At some point, he’s gonna retire unless he plays until he’s 50. Getting the chance to have a fresh start, learn behind a guy like Bo and get the opportunity to try to become the next starting quarterback for them is super incentivizing,” Ford said.

“Scott told me I gotta go compete, nothing’s going to be handed to me, which I think is the best way to do things. I’m going to try to go in there in training camp, earn that quarterback two position. Then hopefully, when it’s my turn to take over, be able to lead Hamilton to a Grey Cup.”

The 27-year-old flashed his potential in Edmonton despite constant change and turnover during his time with the franchise. He had three offensive coordinators through four seasons with the Elks: Stephen McAdoo, Jarious Jackson, and Jordan Maksymic. The Double E defence was also the worst in the CFL by a wide margin during his five starts in 2025, prior to Cody Fajardo being installed as the starter, which ultimately led to Ford becoming a free agent.

“I actually didn’t hear from them until the day they released me. They called me, ‘We’re gonna make it public.’ Knowing the situation and extending Cody, I wasn’t oblivious to what was going to happen. I knew what was coming and then they gave me a quick phone call before the release.”

Ford indicated there were no conversations with Edmonton about potentially restructuring his contract and staying in the Alberta capital as Fajardo’s backup. It’s an idea he thought about on his own due to relationships with people on the team and owning a house in the city. After some consideration, however, the six-foot-one, 192-pound passer felt starting fresh with a new team was best for his career and his goal to become a professional starter.

“From what I understand, [Scott] does see me as a starting quarterback and being able to take over when Bo is done. But nothing’s going to be given, you got to go out there, compete and show improvement. The more experience I can get, the better I can get. Hopefully when my name is called, I’m ready to take over,” Ford said.

“He will be judged based on what we see in the meeting rooms and practice, as well as the way he performs in the games,” Milanovich said in a statement. “Bo Levi Mitchell is our captain and unquestioned starter at quarterback. Tre will have a great opportunity to learn from him and compete for our backup quarterback job. I look forward to helping him become the player that he knows he can be.”

Milanovich has tutored elite quarterbacks in the Canadian Football League, Anthony Calvillo, Ricky Ray, Zach Collaros, Trevor Harris, Cody Fajardo, and Mitchell among them. Ford called him a “guru for quarterback coaching.” The University of Waterloo product is prepared to be coached hard by Milanovich who munches tape for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks during the season.

“Tough coaching is necessary, especially at the professional level. Being a professional, you have to understand the coaching, the tips, and advice — everything is not directed at you as a person, it’s directed at you as a quarterback. Nobody’s taking personal shots at anybody, it’s about becoming the best football player you can be and best football player for the team in order to go out there and win games,” Ford explained.

“Tough coaching is going to happen, everybody needs to be okay with it. You have to understand your situation that you are a football player, they’re your coach, they’re trying to make you better. They’re not taking shots at you as a person, they want you to improve as a football player.”

There are fond memories for Ford in Hamilton. He started his first career CFL game there on Canada Day in 2022. Edmonton came back from a 22-9 deficit to steal a 29-24 win as the dual-threat QB completed 15-of-26 passes with one touchdown versus one interception and added six carries for 61 yards.

Those good vibes should boost Ford’s confidence as he starts anew with the Tiger-Cats.

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Hamilton defensive coordinator Brent Monson coached linebackers for the Calgary Stampeders in 2017 when McManis first signed in the Canadian Football League. He was released by the Toronto Argonauts on Tuesday.

The Ticats had a hole to fill at middle linebacker after East Division Most Outstanding Rookie, Canadian Devin Veresuk signed with the Indianapolis Colts in January.

McManis, who was 3DownNation’s fifth-ranked pending CFL free agent, missed five regular-season games due in part to a groin injury in 2025 but was productive when on the field with Toronto, recording 62 defensive tackles, four sacks, two interceptions, and one forced fumble. He was the highest-paid player at his position in the three-down league last season, earning $229,500.

The 31-year-old had been with the Argos since 2022, earning two All-CFL selections and helped the team win two championships in 2022 and 2024. He arguably could have been the 111th Grey Cup MVP after leading the Double Blue with six defensive tackles and intercepting Zach Collaros once in an upset victory. His son and daughter were born in Toronto, the city the six-foot, 220-pounder calls home.

“Wynton is one of the premier defenders in our league,” said head coach Scott Milanovich in a statement. “He plays the game the right way — with physicality, intelligence, and a relentless motor. Beyond what he brings on the field, his experience as a Grey Cup champion and his leadership in the locker room are invaluable and we’re excited to welcome him to our organization.”

McManis entered the CFL in 2017 with the Calgary Stampeders, winning a Grey Cup the following year. He signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2020 and appeared in one game the following season, later spending time with the Miami Dolphins prior to returning to Canada.

In 100 career CFL games, McManis has amassed 390 defensive tackles, 52 special teams tackles, 16 sacks, nine interceptions, four forced fumbles, and three defensive touchdowns.

The Memphis, Tennessee native originally signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2016, playing two NFL games. He earned around $211,000 USD while in the NFL.

While at the University of Memphis, McManis posted 110 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, three sacks, three passes defended, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one interception in 47 NCAA games for the Tigers.

Hamilton finished first in the East Division standings in 2025 with an 11-7 record, though the team lost the East Final to the Montreal Alouettes. Bo Levi Mitchell led the CFL with 5,296 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions after starting all 18 regular-season games, earning the East Division’s nomination for Most Outstanding Player.

The Tiger-Cats ranked third in net offence, eighth in net defence, and first with a turnover differential of plus-ten. The team’s leading rusher was Greg Bell with 1,038 yards, leading receiver was Kenny Lawler with 1,443 yards, and leading tackler was Stavros Katsantonis with 69 tackles. Hamilton ranked fourth in attendance with average crowds of 22,858, which was a 3.9 percent increase from the previous year.

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The 25-year-old spent the 2025 CFL season with the Edmonton Elks. He dressed in 15 regular season games while recording five receptions for 34 yards along with eight special teams tackles.

The six-foot-one, 205-pound target appeared in 17 games with the Calgary Stampeders in 2024, registering three catches for 43 yards plus nine special teams tackles. The Dundas, Ont. native suited up in 46 games over four seasons in Cowtown. He posted eight grabs for 87 yards and notched 29 special teams tackles.

Middlemost was selected in the fourth round, 34th overall during the 2020 CFL Draft. He played his U Sports football at McMaster University. Over 26 collegiate games with the Marauders, he collected 83 receptions for 1,032 yards with seven touchdowns.

During his senior season on campus in the Hammer, the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School graduate produced 32 receptions for 528 yards with four touchdowns in 11 games while helping McMaster win the 112th Yates Cup 29-15 against Western University.

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Hamilton finished first in the East Division standings in 2025 with an 11-7 record, though the team lost the East Final to the Montreal Alouettes. Bo Levi Mitchell led the CFL with 5,296 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions after starting all 18 regular-season games, earning the East Division’s nomination for Most Outstanding Player.

The Tiger-Cats ranked third in net offence, eighth in net defence, and first with a turnover differential of plus-ten. The team’s leading rusher was Greg Bell with 1,038 yards, leading receiver was Kenny Lawler with 1,443 yards, and leading tackler was Stavros Katsantonis with 69 tackles. Hamilton ranked fourth in attendance with average crowds of 22,858, which was a 3.9 percent increase from the previous year.

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“I want to thank Pierre Karl Péladeau, Danny Maciocia, and the Montreal Alouettes for allowing me to live out my childhood dream and spend my career in Montreal,” Dequoy said in a statement.

“There was a genuine desire to return and we had an agreement on the table, but after discussing it with my loved ones late into the night, I realized my body was no longer ready for that kind of sacrifice. I will never forget the fans of this city and all the love they gave me throughout my career. I cherished every second of my time in Montreal, and I leave at peace, with a clear mind.”

Dequoy suited up in 15 games for the Als in 2025, recording 34 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles, three sacks, and one pick-six while helping the team make it to the 112th Grey Cup. The 31-year-old was named an All-CFL selection at safety in 2023 and 2024 and played a key role in the Alouettes’ CFL title in 2023.

The Ile Bizard, Que. native was originally selected by Montreal in the second round, 14th overall during the 2020 CFL Draft. After a stint with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2020, he has spent his entire CFL career with the Als, registering 162 defensive tackles, 21 special teams tackles, 12 interceptions, five forced fumbles, three sacks, and three defensive touchdowns.

“I want to thank Marc-Antoine for the service he has given us since the beginning of his career with us,” general manager Danny Maciocia said in a statement.

“I recruited him out of the Université de Montréal when he was playing at the CEGEP level, and I have always admired his talent as well as his warm and charismatic personality. He played a key role in our Grey Cup championship in 2023 and has been deeply involved in all of our community initiatives since joining the nest. We will miss him, but I am confident he will enjoy great success in the job market in the years ahead.”

Dequoy played collegiately at the Université de Montréal under then-head coach and current Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia. The six-foot-one, 195-pound defender was twice-named a first-team All-Canadian, earned second-team honours and won the RSEQ Defensive Player of the Year award in 2018. He garnered an invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl in 2020, though the event was not held due to the pandemic.

Dequoy had two offers on the table, including one from the Alouettes, to continue his playing career in the CFL, per sources.

Montreal finished second in the East Division standings in 2025 with a 10-8 record and beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the East Final, but then lost the 112th Grey Cup to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Davis Alexander went 7-0 as a starter during the regular season, though he missed 11 games due to a hamstring injury.

The Alouettes ranked eighth in net offence, first in net defence, and third with a turnover differential of plus-eight. The team’s leading rusher was Stevie Scott III with 418 yards, the leading receiver was Tyler Snead with 1,129 yards, and the leading tackler was Darnell Sankey with 103 tackles. Montreal finished sixth in attendance with average crowds of 21,132, which was a 0.8 percent decrease from the previous year.

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The 32-year-old spent the past two seasons with the Montreal Alouettes. He recorded 20 defensive tackles and one sack in 14 regular-season games last year along with three tackles plus one sack three playoff contests. In 2024, he played in 16 regular-season games, starting 12, while recording 18 defensive tackles.

Wynn has a relationship with Ottawa’s vice president of football operations Shawn Burke as the two spent time together in Hamilton. The six-foot-two, 290-pounder played four seasons for the Tiger-Cats from 2019 through 2023.

The Arlington, Texas native played his first CFL season with the Toronto Argonauts in 2017 following a two-year stint with the Cleveland Browns where he earned around $420,000 USD. He was named All-East Division as a rookie and helped the Argos win the 105th Grey Cup.

Wynn spent two seasons with Toronto and then had a brief stint with the Arizona Hotshots in the Alliance of American Football. He signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in May 2019. That year was his most productive in the CFL, the Concord, California native produced 45 tackles and 11 sacks in 18 regular-season games.

The Oregon State University product has recorded 211 defensive tackles and 30 sacks over 107 career regular-season CFL games.

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It’s a one-year contract extension for the 2026 CFL season. He could replace Canadian A.J. Allen on the weak-side after the breakout national agreed to terms on a free agent contract with the Ottawa Redblacks.

The 26-year-old recorded 14 defensive tackles and five special teams stops in nine regular-season with the Riders last year. He initially signed with the Green and White in August 2024.

The six-foot-one, 229-pound backer played five games with the Edmonton Elks in 2024, registering four special teams tackles. After he joined Saskatchewan, the Memphis, Tennessee native produced eight special teams tackles in seven games to finish that year.

Prior to the CFL, Miller Jr. attended training camp with the Miami Dolphins, he played two preseason games and posted two defensive tackles. He earned approximately $110,000 USD while in the NFL.

Through two seasons (2021-2022) at Jackson State University, Miller Jr. tallied 226 total tackles, including 24 tackles-for-loss, nine sacks and six forced fumbles in 26 games. His stellar senior season saw him named the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year and earned him an invitation to the Senior Bowl. He was named to the Athlon Sports FCS All-America first-team and American Football Coaches Association FCS All-America second-team.

Miller Jr. contributed to the Tigers undefeated regular season and the team’s second consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship in 2022. He began his NCAA career at the University of Missouri, where he dressed 22 games on defence and special teams and made seven defensive tackles. 

Saskatchewan finished first in the West Division standings in 2025 with a 12-6 record, finishing first in the West Division for the first time since 2019. The team went on to defeat the Montreal Alouettes in the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg, marking the team’s first championship in 12 years. Trevor Harris went 11-5 as a starter, throwing for 4,549 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.

The Roughriders ranked second in net offence, second in net defence, and tied for third with a turnover differential of plus-eight. The team’s leading rusher was A.J. Ouellette with 1,222 yards, leading receiver was KeeSean Johnson with 1,159 yards, and leading tackler was A.J. Allen with 91 tackles. Saskatchewan finished second in attendance with average crowds of 28,427, which was a 2.7 percent increase from the previous year.

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The 37-year-old is a pending CFL free agent and is currently set to hit the open market on Tuesday, February 10. He can negotiate with other three-down league teams during the communication window.

“We’re going to move on from Shawn. If you take a look at the way we are structured on the defensive side of the ball … with Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, with Josh Archibald, with Lwal Uguak, they’re Canadians, they’re ratio-changers (at defensive end),” Maciocia said from the winter meetings in Calgary.

“We anticipate that’s how we’re going to line up here in ‘26. We’ll go to training camp and see how that all unfolds. From an edge position, we’re dealing from a position of strength with our Canadian players.”

Lemon spent the last three seasons in Montreal. His best campaign with the Alouettes came in 2023 when he recorded 26 defensive tackles, nine sacks, two interceptions, one touchdown and one forced fumble in 13 regular-season games that year. The proven pass rusher helped Montreal win the 110th Grey Cup by registering nine tackles and four sacks in three playoff games.

“I want to continue playing in the CFL and believe I’m the best pure pass rusher in the league,” Lemon told 3DownNation.

The Charleston, South Carolina native has played 147 regular-season CFL games with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Edmonton Elks, Ottawa Redblacks, Calgary Stampeders, Toronto Argonauts, B.C. Lions, and Alouettes, recording 270 defensive tackles, 103 sacks, 30 forced fumbles, three interceptions, two special teams stops and one touchdown.

The six-foot-two, 248-pounder was a CFL all-star in 2022 and earned the West Division’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player award that same year. He was an East Division all-star in 2016 after recording 14 sacks in 16 games with the Argos.

The three-time Grey Cup champion has the most sacks among all active players and a higher sack rate than Willie Jefferson, who has 77 QB takedowns in 178 regular-season games with Edmonton, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg.

Lemon ranks No. 12 on the CFL’s all-time career sack list:

• • Grover Covington — 157 sacks | 168 games | 0.93 sacks per game
  • Elfrid Payton — 153 sacks | 205 games | 0.75 sacks per game
  • Bobby Jurasin — 140 sacks | 199 games | 0.70 sacks per game
  • James Parker — 139.5 sacks | 161 games | 0.87 sacks per game
  • Joe Montford — 135 sacks | 185 games | 0.73 sacks per game
  • John Bowman — 134 sacks | 230 games | 0.58 sacks per game
  • Charleston Hughes — 132 sacks | 190 games | 0.69 sacks per game
  • Vince Goldsmith — 130.5 sacks | 163 games | 0.80 sacks per game
  • Steward Hill — 126 sacks | 164 games | 0.77 sacks per game
  • Tyrone Jones — 110 sacks | 151 games | 0.73 sacks per game
  • Rodney Harding — 105 sacks | 201 games | 0.52 sacks per game
  • Shawn Lemon — 103 sacks | 147 games | 0.70 sacks per game
  • Odell Willis — 101 sacks | 191 games | 0.53 sacks per game

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The 27-year-old was selected by the Edmonton Elks in the first round, second overall during the 2023 CFL Draft. He spent three seasons in the Alberta capital, recording 19 special teams tackles, two defensive stops, and one sack in 38 regular-season games.

The six-foot-three, 227-pounder produced a 4.59 time in the 40-yard dash at the 2023 CFL Combine. He added 4.28 shuttle, 7.35 three-cone, 34.5-inch vertical, nine-foot, nine-and-one-eighth broad jump while pushing 225 pounds 17 times on the bench press. The Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Quebec native was the most athletic linebacker in his draft class.

Brodrique played his collegiate football for the University of Montreal. The two-time Quebec conference (RSEQ) all-star registered 68.5 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, two pass knockdowns, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, and one interception in 22 games with the Carabins. He was named a second-team U Sports All-Canadian in 2021.

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