CFL Calgary Stampeders

Stampeders Sign Muhammad, Tchangam

Published on July 25, 2023 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


The Calgary Stampeders have added American defensive back Brad Muhammad and American defensive lineman Alex Tchangam to their practice roster.

In addition, the club has released American offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch and American receiver Jahleel Billingsley.

Brad Muhammad

#47

Defensive back

College: Florida International

Height: 5.10

Weight: 189

Born: July 18, 1995

Birthplace: St. Petersburg, FL

American

Muhammad returns for a second stint with the Red and White - he made 16 starts at halfback for the Stampeders last season and attended Calgary's 2023 training camp. He was released by Winnipeg on July 18 after spending five weeks on the Blue Bombers' practice roster.

In 21 career games for the Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks, Muhammad has 64 defensive tackles including three tackles for loss, five special-teams stops, two interceptions, one forced fumble and 11 knockdowns.

Alex Tchangam

#93

Defensive lineman

College: Colorado

Height: 6.03

Weight: 245

Born: May 5, 1996

Birthplace: Douala, Cameroon

American

Tchangam (pronounced CHANG-um) attended training camp with the BC Lions this season and recorded three tackles in two pre-season games. He spent time on the practice squad of the National Football League's Seattle Seahawks in 2021.

In college, Tchangam played 21 games over two seasons at Colorado. As a senior for the Buffaloes in 2019, he played 12 games and made five starts, amassing 20 tackles including three tackles for loss, three sacks, one forced fumble and one pass defended. In 2018, Tchangam played nine games and made four tackles including one tackle for loss and added one sack.

Prior to enrolling at Colorado, Tchangam attended played two seasons at De Anza College in Cupertino, Calif. In 15 games for the Dons, he registered 89 tackles and 16 sacks.

Benenoch made two starts at right tackle for Calgary earlier this season and was most recently on the Stampeders' practice roster. Billingsley signed on July 11 and spent two weeks on the practice roster.




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