Tiger-Cats Ink Defensive Back Josiah Scott
CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Tiger-Cats Ink Defensive Back Josiah Scott

Published on February 26, 2026 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release


The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today the signing of American defensive back Josiah Scott.

Scott, 26, was originally selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round (137th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft and spent the 2020 season with the club. He went on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles (2021-22, 2023) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (2023-24) during his NFL career.

The 5-9, 185-pound native of Hamilton, Ohio has appeared in 39 career NFL games, registering 51 tackles (38 solo), four tackles for loss, two interceptions, one sack and eight passes defended.

Collegiately, Scott spent three seasons at Michigan State Spartans (2017-19), appearing in 30 games. He recorded 98 tackles (66 solo), two tackles for loss, seven interceptions, 32 passes defended, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery during his time with the Spartans.

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