Tiger-Cats Sign Defensive Lineman Hendrix for Two Years

February 14, 2024 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Wednesday, the football club has signed American defensive lineman Dewayne Hendrix to a two-year contract.

Hendrix, 27, started 15 games for the Toronto Argonauts in 2023, posting 22 defensive tackles, four tackles for loss, six quarterback sacks, four pass knockdowns, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. The 6'4, 270-pound native of O'Fallon, Illinois has suited up in 38 games, including 37 starts over his three seasons in the CFL with the Argos (2021-23), totalling 64 defensive tackles, 10 tackles for loss, eight quarterback sacks, six pass knockdowns, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

The former University of Pittsburgh defensive lineman signed with the National Football League's Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent (2019) and spent time with the Chicago Bears (2019) and Pittsburgh Steelers (2020). He also played for the XFL's St. Louis BattleHawks.

Hendrix will be available to the media today at 10:30 a.m. (approximately) in the TELUS Media Centre at Tim Hortons Field.

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