OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed all-star receiver Justin Hardy to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. Hardy completed second within the CFL final season with 1,343 receiving yards regardless of lacking two video games.
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed all-star receiver Justin Hardy to a one-year contract extension Wednesday.
Hardy completed second within the CFL final season with 1,343 receiving yards regardless of lacking two video games.
He had a league-leading 97 receptions whereas hauling in 5 touchdowns. Hardy additionally ran the ball 9 occasions for 76 yards.
The 32-year-old from Washington made seven catches for 83 yards in Ottawa’s East Division semifinal loss to Toronto.
Hardy had a breakout season with Ottawa in 2023 when he had 1,009 yards and three touchdowns on 85 catches, incomes an East all-star nod.
Earlier than becoming a member of Ottawa in 2022, Hardy had 946 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns on 95 catches over 5 seasons with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.
“Over the previous two seasons, Justin has established himself as one of many league’s elite receivers,” mentioned Redblacks head coach Bob Dyce mentioned in a launch.
“His relentless pursuit of excellence, professionalism and management present us with each consistency and large play means. We’re thrilled to have him again for 2025.”
Earlier, the Redblacks signed one other receiver to a one-year contract extension after coming to phrases with 31-year-old Bralon Addison.
Each Hardy and Addison have been scheduled to change into a free brokers Feb. 11.
Addison had 41 catches for 433 yards and three TDs in 10 regular-season video games final 12 months. He additionally made two begins at working again, speeding for 151 yards on 27 carries (5.6-yard common).
The five-foot-nine, 197-pound Addison enters his third season with Ottawa and seventh within the CFL. He started his profession in Canada with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2018-19, 21-22).
Addison has appeared in 49 profession CFL regular-season video games, registering 231 catches for two,718 yards with 13 touchdowns. He additionally has 80 carries for 449 yards and a TD.
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Toronto Argonauts re-sign veteran receiver Damonte Coxie
TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have re-signed veteran American receiver Damonte Coxie.
Coxie was slated to change into a free agent subsequent month.
The six-foot-three, 200-pound Coxie had 59 catches for 860 yards and 4 touchdowns — all profession highs — in 17 regular-season video games for the Gray Cup champions. Coxie enters his fourth season with Toronto.
The previous Memphis star has appeared in 38 regular-season video games with Toronto, recording 113 catches for 1,857 yards and 9 touchdowns.
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Roughriders launch Ajou
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have launched Canadian large receiver Ajou Ajou to pursue an NFL alternative.
Ajou was chosen by the Roughriders within the seventh spherical, 59th total, of the 2024 CFL draft.
He had 20 receptions for 307 yards in 2024, together with a 110-yard breakout efficiency towards the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 7.
This report by Ontario Chronicle was first printed Jan. 22, 2025.
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