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The UTEP defense was beyond impressive in 2021. Thanks to seven returning starters, the expectations are high for the unit in 2022.

The UTEP defense was beyond impressive in 2021. Thanks to seven returning starters, the expectations are high for the unit in 2022.

Chris Van Zeyl returns to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats just in time to deal with the challenge that is a Chris Jones defence.

HAMILTON — It goes down as their third win of the season but it means much more than that to Vernon Adams Jr. and the Montreal Alouettes.

Almondo Sewell, a six-time CFL all-star with Edmonton, was among four American defensive linemen Maciocia signed. The others included Nick Usher (Edmonton), Michael Wakefield (Ottawa) and Woody Baron, who played his first two seasons with Montreal (2018-19). Linebackers Patrick Levels and Chris Ackie, of Cambridge, Ont., both returned to Montreal after signing with Hamilton and Toronto, respectively, last year. The CFL didnt hold a 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We were trying to ...

Danny Maciocia held true to his word Tuesday.Last week, the Montreal Alouettes GM said he expected to look for defensive help in CFL free agency. Maciocia did just that Tuesday, signing six defensive. . .