Calgary Stampeders sign Demerio Houston to 2-year contract – Calgary | 24CA News
The Calgary Stampeders signed American defensive again Demerio Houston to a two-year contract Tuesday.
Calgary reached an settlement in precept with Houston, a 2023 CFL all-star, final week.
The Stampeders additionally introduced the signing of quarterback Matt Shiltz and offensive lineman Trevon Tate — each Americans — and Canadian linebacker Micah Teitz.
The five-foot-10, 170-pound Houston led the CFL in interceptions (seven) and defensive takeaways (10) final season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Houston registered 50 tackles in 15 regular-season video games and helped Winnipeg attain the Grey Cup sport for a fourth straight yr.
Houston joined the Bombers in 2021, serving to them win the Grey Cup that yr.
He appeared in 30 regular-season contests in Manitoba, registering 84 tackles, three special-teams tackles, 9 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries.
The six-foot-two, 205-pound Shiltz appeared in 11 regular-season video games – three begins – final yr with Hamilton. He accomplished 108-of-161 passes (67.1 per cent) for 1,556 yards and 7 touchdowns. He additionally ran 23 instances for 160 yards and a landing.
Shiltz started his CFL profession with Montreal (2017-19, 2021). He has appeared in 78 profession regular-season video games, finishing 338-of-517 passes (65.4 per cent) for 4,357 yards and 19 TDs whereas operating 101 instances for 615 yards and 4 touchdowns.
The six-foot-four, 295-pound Tate appeared in 10 regular-season video games — all begins — final season with Toronto (eight at left deal with, two at proper deal with). He was a part of a unit that allowed a league-low 19 sacks.
Tate additionally hung out with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2019, 2021) and Ottawa Redblacks (2021) earlier than becoming a member of the Argos in 2021.
Teitz joins the Stampeders after 5 seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Calgary native and former Calgary Dino appeared in 58 profession video games in Regina, registering 127 tackles (eight for loss), 31 special-teams tackles and three sacks.
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