The Toronto Argonauts have signed American offensive lineman Cole De Magistris.
The six-foot-four, 295-pound De Magistris started 23 games over two seasons at Sacred Heart University from 2024 through 2025. He was a team captain as a senior. The Pioneers were Yankee Conference champions in both his seasons at SHU.
The Emerson, NJ native played at Bates College from 2021 through 2023, suiting up in 21 games for the Bobcats. He was named a team captain in his final two seasons at Bates.
Toronto added several key free agents, including offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley, defensive lineman DeWayne Hendrix, strong-side linebacker Adarius Pickett, and defensive back DaShaun Amos. The team’s key losses included receiver Dejon Brissett (Calgary Stampeders) and linebacker Wynton McManis (Hamilton Tiger-Cats).
The Argos hold the second overall pick in the 2026 CFL Draft, which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. EDT. All CFL training camps are scheduled to open on Sunday, May 10. Toronto will play its first preseason game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, May 23, then its first regular-season game against the Montreal Alouettes on Friday, June 12.
In 2025, Toronto finished third in the East Division standings with a 5-13 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Mike Miller was promoted to the role of head coach following the departure of Ryan Dinwiddie.
