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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Thursday, the football club has signed American receiver Jon’Vea Johnson.
Johnson, 27, spent training camp with the Tiger-Cats (2023) and spent time with the Montreal Alouettes (2022). Prior to that, the 6-0, 190-pound native of Gary, Indiana spent time in the National Football with the Dallas Cowboys (2019-20), Jacksonville Jaguars (2021), and Chicago Bears (2021). Johnson played 51 games over four seasons at the University of Toledo (2015-18) recording 120 receptions for a total of 2,186 yards and 24 touchdowns. His 24 career touchdown receptions ranks fourth all-time in Rockets history.
The football club also announced the following transactions:
Released:
NAT – FB – Myles Manalo
Suspended:
NAT – DL – Reece Martin