CFL Toronto Argonauts

Argos guard Dave Costa

Published on December 14, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release


Mississauga - The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is pleased to announce that OG Dave Costa has re-signed with the club.

Commented GM/Vice President, Football Operations, Adam Rita: "We're ecstatic to re-sign Dave, he came on very strong for us toward the end of the year. With each game, Dave enhanced not only his own play but also the play of the offensive line."

Costa arrived in Toronto during 2004 training camp and is now the Argonauts' most versatile lineman. During his rookie campaign he was called on to play left tackle, right tackle and right guard stabilizing the offensive line on their way to a Grey Cup Championship. In 2005, Costa played 11 games at right guard, starting 10. He played an integral role down the stretch fortifying the Argonauts' right side. Costa helped QB Damon Allen achieve a career season and eventually hoist the CFL's Most Outstanding Player award.

Costa was elated to remain in Double Blue: "I'm excited to be in Toronto. I'm certainly excited to stay with the core group of guys on the Offensive Line and Coach Miller. I like the atmosphere in Toronto and truly enjoy being here. I'm looking forward to the new season and getting back to training camp."

Entering his third season with Toronto in 2006, the former Wisconsin Badger played in the 1999 Rose Bowl and was named to the All-Bowl Team. Following college, the 6'6", 285 lbs lineman received extensive playing time with the NFL's San Francisco 49'ers in 2001. In 2003, he was drafted by the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe where he was named All-NFL Europe as an offensive tackle.

The Argonauts are also pleased to announce that non-imports LB Kris Aiken, WR Ian Forde, WR Christian Heffernan, LB David Hewson have re-signed with the Boatmen. Imports LB Marvin Godbolt and OL Damien Lavergne have also returned to Toronto.

The Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club, having celebrated their 130th anniversary in 2003. The Toronto Argonauts have 15 Grey Cup championships to their credit. For information on 2006 season ticket packages, please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO. Full roster details are available at www.argonauts.ca.

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