Argos Add RB Tony Nelson; 5 Others Released

June 5, 2010 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release

Mississauga - The Toronto Argonauts Football Club has signed running back Tony Nelson. Nelson will join his teammates when the Argonauts' entire roster hits the field this Sunday, June 6.

Tony Nelson finished a five-year college career at Massachusetts 6th on the UMass career rushing list (2,787), 5th on UMass career carries list (532) and 6th on UMass career rushing touchdowns list (25).

The Toronto Argonauts also announced that the following players have been released:

RB/SB Amos Allen Import

RB Cory Boyd Import

DL Mark Evans Non-Import

DB Quinton Meaders Import

DT Terrence Reese Import

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