May 21, 2008

Ticats Sign Two Receivers

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced the signings of import wide receivers Earnest Jackson and Eddie Cohen.

Jackson, a 6-3, 220-pound native of Southfield, Michigan recorded 85 receptions for 1,137 yards and seven touchdowns in four seasons at Cincinnati.

Cohen, a 5-11, 200-pound native of Hilton Head, South Carolina set a Western Carolina single season record with 1,208 receiving yards with the Catamounts in 2007. The 23-year-old made 142 receptions for 2,173 yards and 15 touchdowns in 39 career games over four years at Western Carolina.

About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 139-year history, which includes 43 Canadian Football Hall of Famers and 15 Grey Cup Championships. For more information log onto www.ticats.ca

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