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HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Thursday that the football club has signed international free agent defensive back Travis Lee.
Lee, 26, started six regular season games at cornerback for the Tiger-Cats last season, registering 24 defensive tackles, three tackles for loss and three pass knock downs. He made his CFL debut on July 7 vs. Winnipeg after signing with Hamilton on April 22, 2016. The 6-foot, 178-pound native of Atlanta, Ga. attended the Cleveland Browns’ rookie mini-camp in 2015.
Lee began his collegiate career at Tuskegee University (2011-13) before transferring to Miles College. In 2014, he led the SIAC in interceptions (6) and total passes defended (11), while adding 30 total tackles, three tackles for loss, a forced fumble, and returned one of his interceptions for a touchdown.
The Tiger-Cats also announced they’ve released defensive back Cleshawn Page.
