Tiger-Cats Sign National Defensive Lineman Charbel Dabire

Published on February 11, 2026 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed National defensive lineman Charbel Dabire, the team announced today.

Dabire, 29, spent time with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2019-2025) after being selected in the fifth round (44th overall) of the 2019 CFL Draft. The 6-0, 300-pound native of Burkina Faso appeared in 58 regular season games, recording 41 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble, and was a member of Saskatchewan's Grey Cup championship roster in 2025.

Collegiately, Dabire played at New Mexico Military Institute (2015) before transferring to Wagner (2016-2018), where he appeared in 33 games, totaling 73 tackles (47 solo), 2.5 sacks, one pass defended, one forced fumble, and one blocked kick returned for a touchdown.

Check out the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email

Canadian Football League Stories from February 11, 2026

RedBlacks Add National Linebacker Michael Brodrique - Ottawa RedBlacks
Argos Sign WR Quincy Skinner Jr. - Toronto Argonauts
Blue Bombers Re-Sign Defensive Back Nick Hallett - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Tiger-Cats Sign National Defensive Lineman Charbel Dabire - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Elks Announce Six Members of 2026 Free Agent Class - Edmonton Elks
RedBlacks Ink National Linebacker A.J. Allen - Ottawa RedBlacks
RedBlacks Sign American Quarterback Jake Maier - Ottawa RedBlacks

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Hamilton Tiger-Cats Stories