The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today the team has re-signed American defensive back Destin Talbert.
Talbert, 26, joined the Tiger-Cats ahead of the 2024 season and has spent the past two seasons with the club. Over 36 career games, the 6-0, 187-pound native of Darien, Illinois has recorded 113 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, five interceptions and one defensive touchdown.
In 2025, Talbert led the Tiger-Cats with 12 pass knockdowns, ranking second in the CFL, and earned CFL Honour Roll recognition in Week 7 after playing 55 defensive snaps and registering six defensive tackles, two interceptions and two pass knockdowns.
Collegiately, played 67 games over five seasons at North Dakota State University (2018–22), posting 144 total tackles, three tackles for loss, 25 passes defended, four interceptions and two forced fumbles.
