The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed former Toronto defenseman Hendricks to a two-year contract.

Canadian Press February 14, 2024.

Montreal Alouettes Trevor Harris (7) is sacked by Toronto Argonauts defensive lineman Dewayne Hendricks (99) during the first half of the CFL East Finals Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Toronto. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed All-American defensive lineman Hendricks. two-year contract. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed All-American defensive lineman Dewayne Hendricks to a two-year contract.

The move came on Wednesday, the second day of CFL free agency.

Hendricks, 27, had 22 tackles (four for loss), six sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 15 regular-season games with Toronto last year.

The six-foot-four, 270-pound Hendricks spent three seasons with the Argonauts, starting 37 of 38 contests.

He racked up 64 tackles (10 for loss), eight sacks, one forced fumble and one tackle.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on February 14, 2024.