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TIGER-CATS SIGN KYRIES HEBERT
Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has signed import linebacker Kyries Hebert.
Hebert, a 6-3, 222-pound native of Eunice, Louisiana spent the 2008 and 2009 seasons with the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals, recording 56 tackles (36 solo) in 31 games. He was released by the Bengals last month.
The Louisiana-Lafayette product has previous CFL experience with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2006-07) and Ottawa Renegades (2004-05). In 68 career CFL games, Hebert has racked up 209 defensive tackles, 100 special teams tackles, nine forced fumbles, eight quarterback sacks, three tackles for a loss and eight interceptions.
Hebert has also spent time with the NFL’s Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings.
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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