Argonauts sign quarterback Nick Arbuckle, agree to terms with receiver Eric Rogers
Calgary Stampeders quarterback Nick Arbuckle throws the ball during first half CFL football action against the Edmonton Eskimos, in Calgary, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh February 01, 2021 - 2:28 PM
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts have signed quarterback Nick Arbuckle to a one-year deal and have signed receiver Eric Rogers two days after acquiring for his rights from Calgary.
The Arbuckle signing completes a roundabout exchange of quarterbacks between the Argonauts and the Ottawa Redblacks.
The Argonauts cut quarterback Matt Nichols on Sunday, and he was quickly picked up by the Redblacks, who then released Arbuckle.
The Argonauts cut quarterback Matt Nichols on Sunday, and he was quickly picked up by the Redblacks, who then released Arbuckle.
The moves reunite quarterbacks with familiar coaches. Ottawa head coach Paul LaPolice also coached Nichols in Winnipeg while Toronto first-year head coach Ryan Dinwiddie coached Arbuckle as the Calgary Stampeders quarterbacks coach (2016-19).
Arbuckle reportedly received a $150,000 signing bonus from Toronto. A league source said a reason why Arbuckle was released by the Redblacks was a $150,000 roster bonus he was due Monday.
A second CFL source said Nichols deal with Ottawa included a $200,000 bonus for reporting to training camp and passing a team physical. That source spoke on the condition of anonymity as terms of the bonus signing bonuses were not divulged.
Argos acquire WR Rogers from Stamps
The Toronto Argos have made a big splash. The team has acquired the rights to wide receiver Eric Rogers, defensive end Cordarro Law, and defensive back Robertson Daniel from the Calgary Stampeders in exchange for Canadian and Global draft picks, the Argos announced on Sunday.
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The Toronto Argos have made a big splash.
The team has acquired the rights to wide receiver Eric Rogers, defensive end Cordarro Law, and defensive back Robertson Daniel from the Calgary Stampeders in exchange for Canadian and Global draft picks, the Argos announced on Sunday.
By acquiring the rights to Rogers, Toronto can now sign the wideout before he becomes a free agent on Feb. 9.
Veteran CFL receiver Walker returns for another stint with the Edmonton Football Team
Toronto Argonauts Derel Walker, right, holds off Calgary Stampeders Robertson Daniel, during second half CFL football action in Calgary, Thursday, July 18, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh January 08, 2021 - 12:50 PM
EDMONTON - American receiver Derel Walker is back with the Edmonton Football Team.
Walker returned to Edmonton on Friday. He spent the 2019 season with the Toronto Argonauts.
Walker began his CFL career with Edmonton in 2015 and was the league s top rookie after registering 89 catches for 1,110 yards and six TDs. He helped the franchise win the Grey Cup that season.