The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed star defensive lineman Julian Howsare, it was announced Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The 33-year-old was named the Eastern Division\u2019s Most Outstanding Defensive Player and earned all-CFL honours in 2025. He finished tied for second in the CFL with a career-best 13 sacks.<\/p>\n
The Altoona, Pa., native had 43 defensive tackles, one interception and two forced fumbles in 18 games last season.<\/p>\n
\u201cJulian means a great deal to our organization, not just because of what he brings on the field, but because of who he is as a person,\u201d said\u00a0team president Orlondo Steinauer in a news release. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to keep him in the fold and have his leadership and presence remain part of our group.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cJulian is a difference-maker for us on\u00a0defence,\u201d Tiger-Cats head coach Scott Milanovich said in the same release. \u201cHis motor, physicality, and attention to detail shows up every snap, whether\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0setting the edge in the run game, consistently affecting the\u00a0quarterback\u00a0or dropping into coverage. He plays with\u00a0great effort\u00a0and toughness, and that kind of presence up front makes everyone around him better.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0excited to have Julian back in black and gold and continuing to help anchor our defensive front.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Howsare began his CFL career with the Ticats in 2018 and spent four seasons there before joining the Calgary Stampeders for the 2023 and 2024 campaigns. He then returned to Hamilton ahead of last season.<\/p>\n
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