Jameer Thurman is on the transfer.
A CFL supply stated Wednesday the veteran linebacker has agreed to phrases on a contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The six-foot, 227-pound Thurman spent the previous 4 seasons with the Calgary Stampeders.
The supply spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of offers reached in the course of the window will not be formally introduced till the beginning of free company subsequent Tuesday.
Thurman, a 28-year-old American, was set to grow to be a free agent on Tuesday, however pending free brokers have been in a position to speak to groups since Sunday underneath the league’s negotiating window. Thurman had 73 tackles, one particular groups sort out, three interceptions and two compelled fumbles final season with the Stampeders.
Over 4 seasons and 64 profession common season video games with Calgary, Thurman recorded 269 defensive tackles, 31 particular groups tackles, six sacks and eight compelled fumbles. He received a Grey Cup with the Stampeders in 2018.
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The Ticats’ transfer comes a day after veteran Jovan Santos-Knox agreed to a two-year contract with the Ottawa Redblacks. The six-foot-two, 233-pound Santos-Knox had a career-best 105 tackles final season with Hamilton.
Monetary particulars of Thurman’s deal weren’t instantly recognized, however a second CFL supply stated he turned down a $140,000 provide to stick with the Ticats.
Lions signal QB Adams Jr., conform to phrases with QB Davis: supply
The BC Lions signed All-American quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. signed to a one-year contract extension, preserving him with the staff by way of the ’24 season. Adams grew to become eligible to grow to be a free agent after the ’23 marketing campaign.
Adams is ready to grow to be BC’s starter after Canadian Nathan Rourke signed with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason.
BC acquired the five-foot-11, 200-pound Adams from the Montreal Alouettes final August. The transfer got here after Rourke, who led the Lions to an 8-1 begin to the season, suffered a Lisfranc sprain in his proper foot that required surgical procedure.
Rourke returned for BC’s regular-season finale because the Lions (12-6) completed second within the West Division. He led the staff to a 30-16 semifinal win over Calgary earlier than ending his season with a 28-20 division remaining loss in opposition to Winnipeg.
Adams received 4 of his six begins with BC, finishing 118 of 180 passes (65.6 p.c) for 1,504 yards with six touchdowns and one interception. He additionally ran for 129 yards on 14 carries (9.2 yard common).
A supply additionally added BC has an settlement in precept with veteran quarterback Dominique Davis, who spent final season with Montreal. The six-foot-four, 215-pound Davis accomplished 19-of-25 passes for 253 yards with three TDs and two interceptions, but additionally scored 13 dashing touchdowns.
With the window opening final Sunday, gamers have till midday ET this Sunday to entertain presents from different golf equipment. These proposals _ together with base wage and incentives _ have to be registered with the league and CFL Gamers Affiliation. Any submissions made can be thought-about binding.
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When the window closes, groups have 48 hours to barter completely with their very own potential free brokers. The CFL will present golf equipment with registered presents made to these gamers.
Groups will then have till 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 14 to make a suggestion to their very own gamers, a replica of which have to be given to each the league and CFLPA.
After the 48-hour interval, the participant may have two hours (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET) on February 14 to decide on any provide made to him. If he accepts one, the chosen staff should then inform the CFL.
If the participant declines all presents, he’ll enter free company on February 14 at 12:01 pm ET. Any earlier presents will not be obtainable.
The free company window was launched in 2020 to fight tampering and in addition permits pending free brokers to discover all of their choices and decide their worth earlier than the beginning of the free agent interval.
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