By Canadian Press

Canadian defensive back Campbell returns to Saskatchewan Roughriders

Feb 3, 2025 | 10:09 AM

REGINA — Canadian Tevaughn Campbell is back with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

The six-foot, 200-pound defensive back re-signed with the CFL club Monday following six seasons in the NFL. Campbell, a Toronto native, played with the Riders in 2016-17. 500 words.

Campbell, 31, began his CFL career with Calgary (2016), who drafted him in the third round, No. 22 overall, in 2015. The Stampeders dealt Campbell to Saskatchewan on Feb. 11, 2016.

In August, 2017, the Riders traded Campbell along with two draft picks to Montreal for quarterback Vernon Adams and an ’18 selection. Campbell signed with the NFL’s New York Jets on Jan. 4, 2019.

He also spent time south of the border with the L.A. Chargers (2019-22), Las Vegas Raiders (2022) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2022-24). Campbell has appeared in 42 career CFL games, registering 53 tackles, nine special-teams tackles, four interceptions, three defensive TDs, a sack and two forced fumbles.

At the 2015 CFL combine, Campbell posted a 40-yard dash time of 4.35 seconds. He was also a member of Canada’s national seven-man rugby squad.

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Argos sign Canadian offensive lineman Hunter to extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed Canadian offensive lineman Ryan Hunter to a contract extension.

Hunter, 29, of North Bay, Ont. was the CFL’s outstanding lineman last season.

The Argos also released Canadian receiver Tommy Nield. The six-foot-three, 203-pound native of Guelph, Ont., had spent the last four seasons with the CFL club.

The six-foot-three, 316-pound Hunter enters his fourth season with Toronto. Last year, the former Bowling Green star started 17 regular-season games, seeing action at both guard and tackle as the Argos went on to win the Grey Cup.

Hunter has appeared in 40 CFL regular-season games with Toronto and earned CFL all-star honours the last two years. He has helped the Argos win two Grey Cups during his tenure and was also a member of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl-winning team in 2019.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign American offensive tackle Lofton

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed American offensive tackle Eric Lofton to a one-year contract extension Monday.

The six-foot-four, 293-pound Lofton was slated to become a free agent next week.

Lofton started all 18 regular-season games with Winnipeg last season and helped running back Brady Oliveira earn a second straight CFL rushing crown en route to being named the league’s outstanding player and Canadian. Also, starter Zach Collaros threw for a career-high 4,336 yards.

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Elks sign linebacker Morgan to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed American linebacker Nyles Morgan to a two-year extension Monday.

Morgan, 28, would’ve become a free agent next week.

The Chicago native finished tied with teammate Nick Anderson for the CFL lead in tackles (111) last season and was third overall in total defensive plays (120). He has spent the last four years with Edmonton, having registered 325 tackles, seven sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception in 52 career regular-season games.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 3, 2025.

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