The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today the team has signed Canadian linebacker Ryan Baker to a contract extension through the 2027 season.
Baker, 26, has played 34 regular season games over the past two seasons with the Tiger-Cats, including three this season, registering 67 defensive tackles and 14 special teams tackles.
The 6-1, 221-pound native of North Vancouver, B.C., was selected by Hamilton in the second round (15th overall) of the 2024 CFL Draft following a five-year career at the University of British Columbia (2018-23). In 32 games with the Thunderbirds, Baker recorded 221 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5.5 quarterback sacks, one interception, seven pass breakups, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries.
