HAMILTON \u2014 Jamal Peters is staying put.<\/p>\n
The all-star cornerback signed a two-year extension with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Wednesday. Peters, 28, was slated to become a free agent in February.<\/p>\n
Peters’ extension keeps him in Hamilton through the 2027 season. According to a league source, Peters’ deal is worth $355,000 guaranteed, which would make Peters the CFL’s highest-paid American defensive back.<\/p>\n
The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Ticats didn’t divulge financial details of contracts.<\/p>\n
Peters, 28, appeared in 16 games this season with Hamilton, registering 50 defensive tackles and six interceptions. He was named a CFL all-star for the second time. Peters joined the Ticats as a free agent in February 2024 and signed a one-year extension later that season. <\/p>\n
“When I signed here in 2024, the organization welcomed me with open arms, and I have loved it here since,” said Peters in a statement. “They treat my family well. My wife and I just had a kid and they\u2019re just a great family organization. <\/p>\n
“We have unfinished business in 2026 and for those reasons, it was obvious for me to re-sign.”<\/p>\n
Before arriving in Hamilton, he spent three seasons with the Toronto Argonauts (2021-23), helping the team win the Grey Cup in 2022. <\/p>\n
Over five CFL seasons and 66 regular-season games, he has recorded 208 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles, 21 interceptions, two forced fumbles and one quarterback sack. <\/p>\n
“Jamal is a difference-maker and has been a premier defensive back in our league,” said Tiger-Cats head coach Scott Milanovich. “His combination of size, playmaking ability, and competitiveness elevates our entire defence. <\/p>\n
“We\u2019re extremely excited to keep Jamal in the black and gold for him and his family to continue their journey here in Hamilton.”<\/p>\n
A Mississippi State alum, Peters played 45 games over four seasons (2015-18) before signing with the NFL\u2019s Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent. He also spent time with the Atlanta Falcons in 2023. <\/p>\n
Peters said that Hamilton itself influenced his decision to stay with the Ticats.<\/p>\n
“The city kind of reminds me of my hometown of Bassfield, Mississippi,” said Peters. “It\u2019s very similar to Hamilton, so I just wanted to be here.”<\/p>\n
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 10, 2025.<\/p>\n
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