By Canadian Press

Calgary Stampeders re-sign American defensive back Branden Dozier

Feb 3, 2022 | 5:18 PM

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have locked up another defensive back, re-signing American Branden Dozier.

Dozier, 28, played all 14 regular-season games for Calgary in 2021, recording 49 defensive tackles, a team-leading 17 special-teams tackles, two knockdowns, an interception and a sack. 

The UNC-Charlotte alum also registered five tackles in Western Conference semifinal, where the Saskatchewan Roughriders edged Calgary 33-30 in overtime. 

Dozier joined the Stampeders in 2020 after two seasons with the Montreal Alouettes and one with the B.C. Lions. 

Hailing from Topeka, Kan., Dozier has 269 defensive tackles, 57 special-teams tackles, seven interceptions, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three sacks in 269 CFL games. 

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Stampeders president and general manager John Hufnagel says in a statement that the team is pleased Dozier chose to continue his career in Calgary, saying he’s a versatile player who made strong contributions to the defence and special teams units last season. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 3, 2022.

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