Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has signed import defensive linemen Mike McFadden and Dennis Haley.

McFadden, a 6-0, 255-pound native of Saginaw, Michigan earned a spot on the Arena Football League’s All-Rookie team in 2008 after recording 20 defensive tackles, four quarterback sacks and one forced fumble with Grand Rapids Rampage.  The Grand Valley State product was a two-time winner of the Gene Upshaw Award as the top defensive lineman in NCAA Division II football and set a new Division II record with 36 career quarterback sacks.  He is 24.

Haley, a 6-1, 248-pound native of Salem, Virginia has spent the last four years in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, and New York Jets.  Prior to turning pro, Haley played at Virgina, racking up 103 tackles (49 solo), five tackles for losses, four quarterback sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick.  He is 27.

The Ticats also announced that the team has released non-import defensive end Nautyn McKay-Loescher and non-import linebacker Nick Kordic.

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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