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Toronto Argonauts sign veterans Daniels, Orimolade to extensions

Jan 15, 2024 | 8:21 AM

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed receiver DaVaris Daniels and defensive lineman Folarin Orimolade to contract extensions Monday.

Daniels, 31, had 52 catches for a career-high 1,009 yards and eight touchdowns. Over seven CFL seasons spent with Calgary (2016-18), Edmonton (2019) and Toronto (2021-present), the former Notre Dame star has 336 receptions for 5,579 yards and 38 TDs in 99 regular-season games.

Orimolade, 28, had a team-high 10 sacks last season — his first with Toronto. He also had 36 tackles, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

Before signing with Toronto, Oriomolade spent four seasons with Calgary (2018-19, 2021-22). The former Dartmouth star has appeared in 54 career regular-season games, registering 88 defensive tackles, 11 special-teams tackles, 20 sacks and five forced fumbles.