Tiger-cats Transactions June 13

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Tuesday, the football club has signed two American players, including defensive lineman Jarrod Hewitt and running back/receiver Tyreik McAllister.

Hewitt, 25, spent two seasons with the National Football League’s Seattle Seahawks (2021-23) on its practice squad after signing with the club as an undrafted free agent. The 6’1, 280-pound native of Venice, Florida suited up in 45 games over four seasons at Virginia Tech (2017-20), registering 92 total tackles including 17.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 quarterback sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. He was named third-team All-ACC in 2020.

McAllister, 25, spent parts of two seasons with the NFL’s Denver Broncos (2022-23) on its practice squad after signing with the club as an undrafted free agent. The 5-11, 180-pound native of Latta, South Carolina played 38 games over five seasons at the University of Charleston (2017-21), posting 355 carries for 2,561 yards with 26 touchdowns and 113 receptions for 1,047 yards and four receiving touchdowns. McAllister earned first team All-MEC honours on two occasions (2019, ’21).

The football club also announced the following player has been released:

AMER – DL – Nyles Pinckney
NAT – DL – Kwaku Boateng