Toronto Argonauts sign Canadian linebackers Cameron Judge, Paul Kozachuk to contracts

Feb 17, 2021 | 7:28 AM

The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian linebackers Cameron Judge and Paul Kozachuk.

Judge, 26, was the West Division’s top Canadian last season after registering 61 tackles, 11 special-teams tackles, five sacks, two interceptions and a fumble recovery with Saskatchewan. The six-foot-two, 235-pound Montreal native was taken sevond overall in 2017 CFL draft and appeared in 38 games with the Riders, accumulating 102 tackles, 18 special-teams tackles, seven sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and one touchdown.

“Cameron is a game-changer,” Argos defensive co-ordinator Glen Young said in a statement. “He’s intelligent, tough, extremely versatile and a great tackler.

“He is everything you look for, not only in a linebacker but in a great defensive leader. I couldn’t be more thrilled to be able to work with an athlete of this calibre.”

Kozachuk, 26, played 30 games over two seasons with Montreal (2018-2019). The native of London, Ont., recorded 17 special-teams tackles and one defensive tackle over that span.

BOMBERS SIGN RECEIVER/RETURNER

WINNIPEG — The Blue Bombers signed American receiver/returner Quadree Henderson on Wednesday.

The five-foot-eight, 190-pound Henderson comes to the CFL after spending time in the NFL. He appeared in five games as a returner with the New York Giants in 2018 and has also been on the practice roster with the Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Henderson was an all-American in 2016 at Pittsburgh, leading the FBS with 1,166 total return yards. Over three seasons at Pitt, he had 98 carries for 887 yards, 45 catches for 473 yards and 13 total TDs (seven coming on kick returns).

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 17, 2021.

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