CFL Off-Season Transactions
Published on February 13, 2006 under Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
Toronto, ON - (February 13, 2006) - The following is a national summary
of CFL player and coach transactions announced earlier today by their
respective clubs. For additional details, visit www.cfl.ca
OTTAWA RENEGADES
Signed defensive coordinator Rod Rust.
Rust brings 44 years of valuable coaching experience to the Renegades and makes his fifth trip to the CFL. Most recently Rust was the defensive coordinator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before departing the club during the 2005 season.
WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS
Re-signed import defensive end Tom Canada.
In his second season in the CFL, Canada was second on the club with nine sacks. He also had 44 tackles, three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one pass knockdown.
HT - 6'3 WT - 255lbs DOB - Jan. 8, 1980 (Iowa City, IA) College: California-Berkeley
TORONTO ARGONAUTS
Signed import defensive back Clifford Ivory to a contract extension.
In 2005 Ivory registered 33 defensive tackles, six pass knockdowns (tied for team lead), three interceptions (tied for team lead), one fumble recovery and one forced fumble.
HT - 5'11 WT - 180lbs DOB - Aug. 1, 1975 (Thomasville, GA) College: Troy State
Re-signed non-import wide receiver Michael Palmer.
In 2005 Palmer hauled in 17 passes for 179 yards (career-high) and one touchdown.
HT - 5'10 WT - 186lbs DOB - Oct. 31, 1980 (Burlington, ON) College: Guelph
Canadian Football League Stories from February 13, 2006
- Flight 13 lands extension and Canuck receiver re-signs - Toronto Argonauts
- CFL Off-Season Transactions - CFL
- Canada Remains With Blue And Gold - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Renegades Sign Veteran Defensive Guru - Ottawa Renegades
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