CFL NOTES: TICATS EXTEND COACHES, ARGOS RELEASE JEFF KNOX JR.

HAMILTON – Hamilton Tiger-Cats offensive co-ordinator Tommy Condell and defensive co-ordinator Mark Washington have signed contract extensions with the team, the CFL club said Monday.

“It’s hard to adequately capture the qualities these men embody in a couple of sentences. With that said, being able to retain them is energizing to me and the organization,” head coach Orlondo Steinauer said in a release.

“They are outstanding people who work exceptionally hard and are experts in their field. They will be instrumental pieces to what we are able to accomplish as a football team. I want to thank them and their families for committing to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.”

Condell, 49, also serves as quarterbacks coach for the team. Hamilton’s offence led the league in offensive points per game (28.2), net offence (7,125 yards) and several other categories in 2019.

Washington, 47, led a defensive unit that allowed a league-low and franchise record 344 points against.

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TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts have re-signed Canadian linebacker Nelkas Kwemo, one in a long list of moves by the CFL team on Monday.

Kwemo had 13 defensive tackles and 16 special-teams tackles over 17 games for Toronto in 2019.

The Argonauts also re-signed Canadian offensive lineman Dariusz Bladek and signed offensive lineman Dejon Allen. The team extended the contracts of defensive lineman Earl Okine, running back Bishop Sankey, wide receiver Brandon Sheperd and defensive back Jordan Powell.

Running back Trayone Gray, linebacker Jeff Knox Jr., wide receiver Kyle Lewis and defensive back Malik Reaves were released.

(Canadian Press)