Calgary Stampeders re-sign Canadian defensive lineman Connor McGough

The Calgary Stampeders re-signed Canadian defensive lineman Connor McGough on Thursday.

The six-foot-one, 249-pound McGough, of Medicine Hat, Alta., originally signed with Calgary on Feb. 11, 2020, but was placed on the retired list following the club’s 2021 training camp.

“Last season, I had to temporarily put my career on hold to take care of my health,” McGough said in a statement. “After consulting with doctors, I’m excited to announce that I’ve been given the green light to return to the game I love and I can’t wait to get back on the field again.”

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats selected McGough in the first round, No. 4 overall, in the 2017 CFL draft. He had 14 tackles, 33 special-teams tackles, a sack and two forced fumbles in 51 career games with the Ticats.

The Stampeders have also signed American defensive linemen Nik D’Avanzo and George Obinna.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 24, 2022.