CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Tiger-Cats Make a Deal with Roughriders

Published on February 17, 2014 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release


HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have acquired first (9th overall) and second round (11th overall) selections in the 2014 CFL Draft from the Saskatchewan Roughriders in exchange for non-import punter Josh Bartel, non-import defensive lineman Shomari Williams and a first round (8th overall) selection in the 2014 CFL Draft.

The Roughriders acquired the 11th overall pick in an October 6 trade with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Bartel punted 229 times for 9,904 yards (43.2 average) in two seasons with the Ticats.

Williams signed with Hamilton as a free agent on February 15, 2013. He registered one defensive tackle and one special teams tackle in six games with the Ticats last season.

The Tiger-Cats now own the 9th, 11th, 17th, 44th, 52nd, 53rd and 62nd selections in this year's draft.

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