
Boatmen Add 2019 Most Outstanding Rookie Nate Holley
Published on November 3, 2021 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts announced today the signing of American LB Nate Holley. Canadian OL Jonathan Zamora was also claimed off the Calgary Stampeders practice roster.
Holley, 26, had an outstanding 2019 campaign with the Calgary Stampeders, playing in all 18 games while racking up 78 defensive tackles (seventh highest total in the league), 22 special teams tackles (third most), one sack and one interception on his way to winning the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie award. The 6'1, 210lb native of Michigan signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2020 and played three games totaling three total tackles. Holley was waived by Miami as part of final cuts in August of this year. The Kent State product also spent time with the Minnesota Vikings in 2017 and the Nebraska Danger of the Indoor Football League and Los Angeles Rams in 2018.
Zamora, 25, was the 26th overall selection in the 2020 CFL Draft out of St. Francis Xavier. The 6'3, 312lb lineman from Mississauga was an AUS all-star in 2019.
The club also announced the release of Canadian DB Dondre Wright.
Canadian Football League Stories from November 3, 2021
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- Boatmen Add 2019 Most Outstanding Rookie Nate Holley - Toronto Argonauts
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- David Ménard Named Player of the Month - Montreal Alouettes
- Masoli Named a CFL Top Performer of the Month for October - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
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