Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran CFL middle linebacker Wynton McManis

Toronto Argonauts linebacker Wynton McManis (48) runs a recovered fumble in for a touchdown against the Montreal Alouettes during first half CFL football action in Toronto Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

HAMILTON — Wynton McManis wasn’t unemployed long.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed the veteran middle linebacker Wednesday, a day after he was released by the Toronto Argonauts. McManis joining the Ticats wasn’t much of a surprise, though, as he lives in Toronto year-round and has a daughter and son.

His arrival also fills a need for Hamilton after Canadian middle linebacker Devin Veresuk signed this off-season with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.

McManis had 62 tackles, four sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble in 15 regular-season games last season.

The Memphis, Tenn., native spent four CFL campaigns with the Argos (2022-25), helping them win Grey Cups in 2022 and 2024.

The six-foot, 220-pound McManis began his CFL career with Calgary (2017-19), winning his first Grey Cup with the Stampeders in 2018.

“Wynton is one of the premier defenders in our league,” Hamilton head coach Scott Milanovich said in a statement. “He plays the game the right way — with physicality, intelligence, and a relentless motor.

“Beyond what he brings on the field, his experience as a Grey Cup champion and his leadership in the locker room are invaluable, and we’re excited to welcome him to our organization.”

McManis has 390 tackles, 52 special-teams tackles, 16 sacks, nine interceptions and four forced fumbles while scoring three defensive touchdowns in 100 career regular-season CFL games.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 4, 2026.

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