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Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign CFL defensive back Chris Edwards

Feb 17, 2023 | 10:07 AM

HAMILTON, Ohio — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed veteran American defensive back Chris Edwards on Friday.

The 30-year-old started 13 games last season for the Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts, registering 37 tackles (three tackles for loss), two interceptions, two touchdowns and a forced fumble.

Edwards is entering his sixth CFL season, having spent time with the Argos (2021-22), B.C. Lions (2019) and Edmonton (2017-18).

The six-foot-two, 217-pound Edwards has registered 195 total tackles, four sacks, nine interceptions, five TDs and five forced fumbles. He was a CFL all-star in 2021.