Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign Devodric Bynum after release from Calgary

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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed American defensive back Devodric Bynum, the team announced on Sunday.

The 26-year-old was released by the Calgary Stampeders last this past week, a move that was announced mere hours before their second and final preseason game.

Bynym was one of Calgary’s top free agent signings this offseason, but was listed as a backup halfback for Friday’s preseason game against the Edmonton Elks. He made four tackles in his preseason debut for the Stampeders.

The 27-year-old played five regular-season games with the Elks in 2025, recording 17 defensive tackles.

The five-foot-eleven, 195-pound defender played 14 regular-season games as a CFL rookie with the team in 2024, making 23 defensive tackles, five interceptions, and one forced fumble.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats opened training camp on May 10. The team lost 20-10 in its first preseason game against the Toronto Argonauts, then won 20-14 in their second preseason game against Toronto on Friday, May 29. Final roster cuts were due on Saturday, May 30. The team will play its first regular-season game against the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday, June 4.

Hamilton recently selected Louisiana Tech offensive lineman Jonathan Denis with their first-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft, adding depth up front. The team’s other major offseason additions include quarterback Tre Ford, receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr., and linebacker Wynton McManis.

In 2025, the Tiger-Cats finished first in the East Division standings with an 11-7 record, though the team lost the East Final to the Montreal Alouettes.