Hamilton Tiger-Cats release veteran American defensive lineman Casey Sayles

By Canadian Press on January 8, 2026.

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released American defensive lineman Casey Sayles on Thursday.

Sayles, 30, spent the last three seasons with Hamilton. He appeared in 51 regular-season games, recording 122 tackles, 18 sacks, and one forced fumble.

Sayles was an Eastern Division All-CFL selection in 2023 and ’25. He appeared n 17 regular-season games last year, registering 34 tackles, four sacks, and one forced fumble.

The six-foot-three, 290-pound Sayles began his CFL career with Winnipeg (2021-22).

Blue Bombers sign veteran Cadwallader to contract extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed veteran Canadian linebacker Tanner Cadwallader to a two-year contract extension Thursday.

The five-foot-11, 216-pound native of Georgetown, Ont., was slated to become a free agent in February.

Cadwallader returns for a sixth season with Winnipeg. The former Wilfrid Laurier standout was third on the club in special-teams tackles last year with 14.

Cadwallader, 28, hasn’t missed a game with Winnipeg since his rookie season in 2021. He has registered 68 career special-teams tackles to stand 12th in club history, just four short of cracking the top-10.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 8, 2026.

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