CFL Toronto Argonauts

Argos Trade Arland Bruce to Tabbies

Published on July 29, 2009 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release


Mississauga - The Toronto Argonauts Football Club announced today that receiver Arland Bruce III will be sent down the road to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in exchange for the rights to non-import defensive lineman Cory Mace and a third round pick in the 2010 CFL Canadian Draft as well as a conditional pick in the 2011 draft.

Argonauts General Manager/VP, Football Operations, Adam Rita commented, "We would like to thank Arland for his contributions on the field over the years and wish him well. We believe we received the best value we could get for Arland given the circumstances. We believe strongly in the direction in which our organization is headed."

Bruce originally joined the Argos as a free agent on September 3, 2004. Over six seasons in Toronto, he dressed for and started in 77 games, catching 327 passes for 5,086 yards and 40 receiving touchdowns. He was also a threat on special teams scoring two regular season punt return touchdowns and a clutch kickoff return touchdown in the 2004 East Final. The 2004 Grey Cup champion was also a key post-season contender for Toronto accumulating 636 all purpose yards in six playoff games.

The Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club, celebrating their 136th anniversary in 2009. As Toronto's #1 community team through player involvement, community programs and The Argos Foundation, the Toronto Argonauts, a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL), have 15 Grey Cup championships to their credit. The Toronto Argonauts are privately-owned by two Toronto-based businessmen. For 2009 season ticket and group sales packages, please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO. For more information on the Toronto Argonauts Football Club, please visit www.argonauts.ca.

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