WEDNESDAY CFL MOVES
WINNIPEG – The Blue Bombers signed American receiver/returner Quadree Henderson on Wednesday.
The five-foot-eight, 190-pound Henderson comes to the CFL after spending 3 seasons in the NFL.
Henderson was an all-American in 2016 at Pittsburgh, leading the FBS with 1,166 total return yards. Over three seasons at Pitt, he had 98 carries for 887 yards, 45 catches for 473 yards and 13 total TDs (seven coming on kick returns).
REGINA – American offensive lineman Chidi Okeke signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Wednesday.
The Riders also announced defensive back Shamar Busby, offensive linemen Lanard Bonner and Devon Johnson and defensive lineman Kelcy Quarles have all been released.
Saskatchewan also revealed American receiver Artavis Scott has retired to accept a coaching opportunity.
MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes signed linebacker Kentrell Brothers, defensive back Reggie Floyd, kicker Matt Mengel and running back Juwan Washington on Wednesday.
The six-foot-one, 242-pound Brothers appeared in 51 career games with the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, registering 55 tackles mainly on special teams. Brothers spent his collegiate career at the University of Missouri.
HAMILTON – The Hamilton Tiger-Cats bolstered their secondary Wednesday by signing American defensive backs Kameron Kelly, Marko Myers, Desmond Lawrence, Herb Waters, Anthoula Kelly and Daniel Brown.
(Canadian Press)