TIGER-CATS ADD TWO RUNNING BACKS, RELEASE KEITH
Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has signed import running backs Brian Calhoun and Jhamal Fluellen.
Calhoun, a 5-10, 208-pound native of Atlanta, Georgia was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round (74th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. Calhoun spent three seasons (2006-08) with the Lions before he was released in 2009. Calhoun earned second-team All-American honours at Wisconsin, where he carried the ball 348 times for 1,636 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Fluellen, a 5-9, 186-pound native of Lockport, New York played three seasons at Maine, carrying the ball 377 times for 1,908 yards and ten touchdowns. The 25-year old also added 63 receptions for 589 receiving yards and three touchdowns with the Black Bears. Fluellen spent 2009 participating on the Maine track and field team.
The Ticats also announced that the team has released import running back Kenton Keith.
About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 141-year history, which includes 15 Grey Cup Championships. For more information log onto www.ticats.ca
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