2022 Free Agency Recap (Days Two and Three)

There will be some overlap here because some of the signings from Wednesday were already being discussed on Tuesday (Day One). Evidently a couple of players had agreed to terms and just had to put ink to paper before the official announcement was sent out. I've gone back and added biographical info info, provided in team's press releases, for every acquisition covered in the Ottawa Sun's article from February 8th.

So here are a couple more signings who were not mentioned earlier in the week as being likely to join the REDBLACKS. 

MONSHADRICK HUNTER (DB): Hunter, 26 is coming off of his first career CFL All-Star season, in 2021. In 14 games with the Montreal Alouettes, he recorded 55 total tackles, two interceptions, and a sack. Prior to joining Montreal, the Prosper, Texas native played two seasons with the Edmonton Elks, from 2018-2019. Through 30 appearances with Edmonton, Hunter racked up 96 total tackles, to go with four interceptions, and a sack. Hunter is the son of five-time Major League Baseball All-Star Torii Hunter. 

TRUMAINE WASHINGTON (DB): A veteran of three CFL seasons, Washington broke into the league with the Toronto Argonauts in 2018. The Miami, Florida native went on to appear in 25 games across two seasons with the Argos, notching 56 tackles, five interceptions, a touchdown, and a forced fumble.

Washington joins the REDBLACKS following a career year, in which he suited up for all 14 games with the Elks, and matched his statline from the combined previous two years. The 26 year-old finished the season tied for the CFL lead in picks (five), also recording 56 total tackles, a forced fumble, and a touchdown. 

B.J. CUNNINGHAM (WR): Cunningham, 32, is a veteran of six CFL seasons, all with the Montreal Alouettes, having signed with the team in 2015, following a three-year stint in the NFL. Through 72 career games, Cunningham has racked up 3,741 receiving yards, on 272 receptions, with 984 yards after the catch, and 17 touchdowns. He has also rushed for 81 yards, and a touchdown, on 14 carries throughout his career.

A product of Columbus, Ohio, Cunningham appeared in nine games for the Als last season, posting 474 receiving yards, on 36 catches, to go with 112 yards after the catch, and a touchdown.

I think that covers pretty well every new face that's been announced. On the flip side, DB/LB Alden Darby was included in the list of newcomers to the club from February 8th, however he changed his mind and signed with Hamilton instead.