CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Tiger-Cats Acquire Washington From Roughriders

Published on March 13, 2007 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release


Hamilton, Ontario - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that they have traded non-import kicker Jamie Boreham to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in exchange for import defensive lineman Alvin Washington.

"Going into this season, we looked to improve on all areas of our defence," said general manager Marcel Desjardins. "Alvin is quick and agile for his size and he has an great opportunity to make an impact on our team."

Washington, a 6-1, 280-pound native of Columbus, Ohio, signed as a free agent with Riders in January 2007 after spending four seasons at Boston College. During his final year, he started in 12 games, recording 28 tackles, four quarterback sacks and nine tackles for a loss as a senior. During his collegiate career, Washington dressed in a total of 42 games for the Eagles and finished his career with 74 tackles, six quarterback sacks and 15 tackles for a loss.

Boreham joined the Ticats in February of 2004 along with Kojo Aidoo from Winnipeg in exchange for a third round pick in the 2004 CFL Canadian College Draft. Boreham appeared in 46 games over three seasons with the Black and Gold, connecting on 71 of 105 field goal attempts (67.6%).

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