TICATS ADD PAIR TO PRACTICE ROSTER

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has added import running back Tyler Ebell and import receiver Rodgeriqus Smith to the practice roster.

Ebell, a 5-9, 206-pound native of Ventura, California has rushed for 656 yards, caught 69 passes for 526 yards and scored three touchdowns in 14 career games with the B.C. Lions (2009) and Edmonton Eskimos (2007).  The UTEP product has also returned 17 kickoffs for 346 yards and eight punts for 74 yards.
 
Smith (first name pronounced rod-REE-guez), a 6-1, 195-pound native of Snellville, Georgia, played four years at Auburn where he caught 114 passes for 1,598 yards and 10 touchdowns.  He attended training camp with the NFL’s San Diego Chargers earlier this year.

The Ticats also announced that import defensive back Tony Davis, import defensive lineman Josh Gaines and import defensive end Marquies Gunn have been released from the practice roster.

About the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with a rich 140-year history, which includes 15 Grey Cup Championships.  For more information log onto www.ticats.ca

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