HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed American linebacker Vi Jones, the team announced on Tuesday.
Jones, 28, was in training camp this season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, registering two defensive tackles, two special teams tackles and an interception in two preseason games.
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Collegiately, Jones played for USC (2017-18), where he had 28 total tackles in 21 games before transferring to NC State in 2019. Over his career with the Wolfpack, Jones amassed 80 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one forced fumble and three blocked kicks in 24 games. He was a co-recipient of the Wolfpack’s Special Teams Player of the Year award in 2020.
