Tiger-Cats Get Their Mann
February 16, 2010 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release
Hamilton, Ontario - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has acquired import wide receiverMaurice Mann from the Edmonton Eskimos in exchange for import defensive back Chris Thompson.
"Maurice provides our offence with an experienced wideout with size," said General Manager Bob O'Billovich. "He's been productive throughout his CFL career and has shown an ability to make tough catches."
Mann, a 6-2, 190-pound native of Seaside, California was named a CFLPA All-Star last season after hauling in 73 passes for 917 yards and six touchdowns in 15 games with the Eskimos. The Nevada product suited up for 25 games over the past three seasons with the Esks, racking up 113 receptions for 1,464 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Mann was selected in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals and has also spent time with the Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins.
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