Toronto Argonauts sign veteran linebacker Judge to contract extension

Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Dexter Lawson (27) defends against Montreal Alouettes' Austin MacK (81) during first half Eastern semi-final action, in Montreal on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

TORONTO — Cameron Judge is sticking with the Toronto Argonauts.

The Canadian linebacker signed a one-year extension with the CFL club which keeps him in Toronto through the 2027 season. Financial details weren’t divulged but according to a league source the restructured deal includes $410,000 in hard money and a $50,000 signing bonus with a maximum value of $427,000.

Toronto reacquired Judge in a trade with Calgary last off-season and the 31-year-old from Montreal responded by being nominated as Toronto’s top defensive player in 2025. The six-foot, 230-pound Judge appeared in all 18 regular-season games, posting 79 tackles, four special-teams tackles, three sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and one touchdown.

He spent the previous three seasons with Calgary, registering 241 tackles, eight sacks, seven interceptions, five forced fumbles and a TD in 52 games.

Judge originally signed with Toronto in 2021, appearing in eight games. He began his CFL career in Saskatchewan (2017-19).

The Argos also released Canadian offensive lineman Darius Ciraco and American defensive lineman Dere Parish, both CFL veterans.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 26, 2026.