By Canadian Press

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign former Toronto Argos linebacker Justin Tuggle

Feb 19, 2019 | 10:03 AM

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American linebacker Justin Tuggle on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old spent the past two seasons with the Toronto Argonauts. Tuggle started 16 games at three different positions — middle linebacker, weakside linebacker and defensive end — in 2018, registering 63 tackles, four special-teams tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

Over 35 career games with Toronto, Tuggle had 94 tackles, 17 special-teams tackles, six sacks, one interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He also helped the Argos win the Grey Cup in 2017.

Prior to joining the Argos, Tuggle played 42 games with the NFL’s Houston Texans (2013-15), accumulating 71 combined tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and two passes defended.

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