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Tiger-Cats Sign Running Back Kevin Brown and Long Snapper Simon Chaves, Release Veteran Branden Dozier

Bolstering the ground game with Kevin Brown alongside Simon Chaves stepping in at long snapper supports Hamilton’s bid for a top playoff seed.

Overview

  • Hamilton signed 28-year-old Kevin Brown after he recorded 18 carries for 37 yards and a touchdown in three games with Toronto this season and rushed for 1,141 yards in 2023.
  • Canadian long snapper Simon Chaves joined the Tiger-Cats roster after appearing in six games with the Ottawa Redblacks earlier this season.
  • Veteran defensive back Branden Dozier was released following four starts that yielded 13 defensive tackles and one special teams stop.
  • Brown will complement a backfield led by Greg Bell, who recently returned from a calf injury, alongside Canadian veteran Johnny Augustine.
  • The Tiger-Cats enter Thursday’s matchup against the B.C. Lions on a six-game winning streak as East Division leaders.