CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Tiger-Cats "Scoop" American Defensive End Carney

Published on February 5, 2023 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release


The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Sunday the football club has re-signed American defensive end Malik Carney.

Carney, 27, suited up in 17 games, including six starts, for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2022, registering 30 total tackles, including 26 defensive tackles, one tackle for loss, a team-leading (tie) seven sacks, one pass knockdown, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Carney, whose nickname is "Scoop", had a 22-yard fumble return touchdown on September 17 vs. Winnipeg. The 6'3, 245-pound native of Alexandria, Virginia has played 21 games over two seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2021-22), registering 34 total tackles, eight quarterback sacks, one pass knockdown, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Carney previously spent time in the National Football league with the Denver Broncos (2019-20), Seattle Seahawks (2019) and Detroit Lions (2019). The University of North Carolina product played 36 games over four seasons with the Tar Heels (2015-18), registering 176 total tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss, 17 quarterback sacks, four pass knockdowns, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries-one of which was returned for a touchdown.

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