February 14, 2024

Argonauts Ink American LB Malik Clements

Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Malik Clements (0) celebrates knocking down the pass from B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams (8) during first half CFL action in Winnipeg Friday, October 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts Football Club announced today they have signed American LB Malik Clements.
 
Clements, 27, played 12 games for Winnipeg last season recording 23 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, three sacks, and one forced fumble. The 6’0, 216lb linebacker spent the last two seasons with the Bombers, going to the Grey Cup each year, after playing seven games for Edmonton in 2021. For his career, the Virginia native has recorded 65 defensive tackles, 12 special teams tackles, four sacks, and one forced fumble in 31 career games. The University of Cincinnati (2015-2018) alum played 50 games for the Bearcats and tallied 197 tackles, nine for loss, two sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.