Tiger-Cats Re-Sign American Defensive Back Destin Talbert

Published on January 30, 2026 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today the team has re-signed American defensive back Destin Talbert.

Talbert, 26, joined the Tiger-Cats ahead of the 2024 season and has spent the past two seasons with the club. Over 36 career games, the 6-0, 187-pound native of Darien, Illinois has recorded 113 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, five interceptions and one defensive touchdown.

In 2025, Talbert led the Tiger-Cats with 12 pass knockdowns, ranking second in the CFL, and earned CFL Honour Roll recognition in Week 7 after playing 55 defensive snaps and registering six defensive tackles, two interceptions and two pass knockdowns.

Collegiately, played 67 games over five seasons at North Dakota State University (2018-22), posting 144 total tackles, three tackles for loss, 25 passes defended, four interceptions and two forced fumbles.

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