December 14th, 2024

Veteran defensive lineman Davis back in Calgary after deal between Stamps, Ticats

By The Canadian Press on July 25, 2023.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive end Ja'Gared Davis (56) celebrates a sack against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during first half football action in the 108th CFL Grey Cup in Hamilton on Sunday, December 12, 2021. The Calgary Stampeders have acquired Davis from the Tiger-Cats in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2024 CFL draft. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have acquired defensive lineman Ja’Gared Davis from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2024 CFL draft.

Davis had seven defensive tackles over five games with the Ticats this season in his second stint with the club.

The 32-year-old from Crockett, Texas appeared in the Grey Cup in all six of his previous CFL seasons, winning the title with Calgary in 2018 in his first stint with the club and Toronto in 2022.

The two-time division all-star has 259 defensive tackles, 49 sacks and two touchdowns – one on a fumble return and one on an interception – over 94 career CFL games with Calgary, Hamilton and Toronto.

He has nine sacks in 13 post-season games.

“We’re excited to bring Ja’Gared back,” Stampeders general manager and head coach Dave Dickenson said in a statement. “He is an impact player who has enjoyed a lot of success throughout his career including the three seasons he spent in Calgary.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 25, 2023.

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