HAMILTON \u2014 Wynton McManis wasn’t unemployed long.<\/p>\n
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed the veteran middle linebacker Wednesday, a day after he was released by the Toronto Argonauts. McManis joining the Ticats wasn’t much of a surprise, though, as he lives in Toronto year-round and has a daughter and son.<\/p>\n
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His arrival also fills a need for Hamilton after Canadian middle linebacker Devin Veresuk signed this off-season with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n
McManis had 62 tackles, four sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble in 15 regular-season games last season.<\/p>\n
The Memphis, Tenn., native spent four CFL campaigns with the Argos (2022-25), helping them win Grey Cups in 2022 and 2024.<\/p>\n
The six-foot, 220-pound McManis began his CFL career with Calgary (2017-19), winning his first Grey Cup with the Stampeders in 2018.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWynton is one of the premier defenders in our league,\u201d Hamilton head coach Scott Milanovich said in a statement. “He plays the game the right way \u2014 with physicality, intelligence, and a relentless motor.<\/p>\n
“Beyond what he brings on the field, his experience as a Grey Cup champion and his leadership in the locker room are invaluable, and we\u2019re excited to welcome him to our organization.\u201d<\/p>\n
McManis has 390 tackles, 52 special-teams tackles, 16 sacks, nine interceptions and four forced fumbles while scoring three defensive touchdowns in 100 career regular-season CFL games.<\/p>\n
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 4, 2026.<\/p>\n
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