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Toronto Argonauts dip into free agency to sign defensive back Yell

Toronto Argonauts dip into free agency to sign defensive back Yell | iNFOnews.ca
B.C. Lions' Ronnie Yell, celebrates his interception and touchdown during first quarter CFL football action against the Calgary Stampeders in Calgary, Alta., Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. The Toronto Argonauts signed American defensive back Ronnie Yell to a one-year contract Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts signed American defensive back Ronnie Yell to a one-year contract Saturday.

Yell, 26, became a free agent Tuesday.

Yell joins the Argos after four seasons with the B.C. Lions. The five-foot-10, 185-pound Los Angeles native appeared in 61 career games, registering 168 tackles,three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and seven interceptions.

Yell started all 18 regular-season games with B.C. last year, recording 64 tackles and three interceptions, both career highs.

“In four years in the league, Ronnie has developed into a consistent playmaker in the secondary and we are thrilled to welcome him to Toronto,” Argos GM Jim Popp said in a statement.

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