Grey Cup-champion Argos sign veteran defensive back Adarius Pickett

By The Canadian Press on February 14, 2023.

TORONTO – The Grey-Cup champion Toronto Argonauts signed American defensive back Adarius Pickett on Tuesday.

The move came shortly after the free-agent period opened Tuesday.

Pickett, 26, appeared in 16 regular-season games with Montreal last year. He was voted the Alouettes’ top defensive player after registering 73 tackles, seven special-teams tackles, four sacks, one interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

The five-foot-11, 210-pound Pickett spent two seasons with Montreal. He appeared in 30 regular-season games, registering 96 tackles, 19 special-teams tackles, five sacks, two interceptions and three forced fumbles.

Before coming to the CFL, Pickett spent 2019-2020 in the NFL with New England, Chicago and the Los Angeles Chargers.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 14, 2023.

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