In a passing league, quality coverage may be worth its weight in gold. However, CFL takes back a special type of defensive to open its purse for teams.
This year’s class has some of those types of players, although some have already found landing spots after the league’s free agency communication window, which is often referred to as a legal tampering window, opened on 2 February. .
By 9 February, all the remaining pending free agents will be allowed to interact with teams around the league without a ban. Some players will agree to the terms on contracts with new teams, although they cannot formally change clubs until the free agency is officially running on February 11.
We have already ranked This year’s pending free-agent quarterbacks, Running back, Fullback, Aggressive lineman, Defensive linemanAnd linebackersLook back soon for our expert rankings.
Please note that “N” reflects national players (ie Canadian), “A” reflects American players, and “G” reflects global players.
Defensive back
1. Tierel Ford, Vinypeg Blue Bombers (N)
Ford is already spoken, as he has allegedly done In Admonton, his twin brother, agreed to the conditions on a two -year deal to join the tray Once the market opens. Once Tierel felt like a fet with his outstanding drama in the last season with his outstanding drama.
The 26-year-old not only proved himself a ratio-bracing Canadian cornerback in 2024, but also earned the best CB title in CFL regardless of nationality. After recording 51 defensive tackles and seven barriers in its first year as a starter, no one is explaining which heights they can reach.
2. Damon Web, Ottawa Redblack (A)
GM Sean Burke, GM of Redblacks, has said that the web is unlikely to return to the nation’s capital due to its rising price tag. The 29-year-old Hafback had a breakout 2024 campaign, which scored a pair of all-CFL selection and defensive touchdown.
In four CFL sessions with Suskechewan and Ottawa, Detroit, Mich. The natives have created 191 defensive tackle, 11 special teams, three sacks, 10 interceptions and a forced fambal.
3. Dasoon Amos, Toronto Argonats (A)
Amos secured his second career divisional all-star selection in 2024, but you can argue that the 30-year halfback has still reduced. In 73 career games, he has collected 16 interception and remains a threat to generating a turnover to throw the ball each time.
The three -time gray cup champion tied his career with five pics in the previous season and another couple in the title game. Argos is in dire need to cut salary, their asking value may be challenging to adjust the value.
4. Marcus Sayals, Suskchewan Refruiters (A)
After being expensive by Lions at the training camp, the proposal had a Renaissance with Suskechen Rafriders. Switching from Hafback to cornerback, he registered 57 defensive tackles and four interception to nominate All-CFL for the second time in his career.
The 30-year-old has 16 career interception under his belt and has played in an all-star in several places. After Corey Mess is concluded in opportunistic defense, he returned to his previous financial snack bracket.
5. Royce Metchi, Toronto Argonats (N)
While some reports are moving towards Metchi for Admonton, other teams are in dispute including return to Toronto. The 28 -year -old Canadian played an important role on Argos’s Gray Cup winner defense and led all the safari with 87 defensive tackle.
Although the Guelph product has never been nominated as an all-star in six CFL sessions, it is one of the aristocrats of CFL in its position and will continue to be paid in the same way where it ends.
6. Brandin Dandridge, Free Agent (A)
Dandridge was released by Redblack last week after five sessions with the team. The experienced cornerback was limited to just nine matches due to injury in 2024, but is highly effective when healthy, a career-high 28 defensive tackle and two interception.
Still is just 28 years old, Missouri Western state product can affect the game in many ways. In 2023, he made three total touchdowns-two off pick-six and a pant return off.
7. Darius Braton, Edmonton Elks (A)
In the last two sessions, Alks have been incompatible in secondary, but Braton has shown the brightness of capacity in the form of an initial halfback. The 27 -year -old has last year made 88 defensive tackles and five interception in 35 matches including four pics.
With a physical six-foot and 200-pound frame, the correct defense may be more to unlock from the game of Braton and he will probably not break the bank.
8. Richard Leonard, Hamilton Tiger-Cat (A)
The three-time East Division All-Star, Leonard may have a slightly longer tooth taller at the age of 33, but is highly productive in either corner or halfback. The seven -year -old veterans appeared in 17 matches last year, leading to 51 defensive tackle and two interception.
Five-foot-eight, 175-pound cover man has not given 366 tackles and 22 interception with tickets and stampers. Nevertheless, the teams will be careful to invest too much in a player close to the end of their career than the beginning.
9. Cobe Williams, Calgary Stampders (A)
Stampders having a major cog in secondary cannot mean that given the team’s defensive conflicts, but Williams is already a respected Hafback at the age of 26. In four sessions, he has collected 136 defensive tackles, a sack, three interception and three forced fambles.
Erizona state product has more early experience than most players of their age and can be plug-end-play contributor to anyone requiring DB help.
10. Loucheiz purifoy, free agent (A)
Anyone will have to deal with a little headache, at the age of 32 to sign the purifying There will still be a need to serve two-game suspension to violate CFL’s performance drug policyHowever, two-time all-stars may still be worth waiting.
Able at safety or strong-side lineback, Florida product has not given any indications of 376 defensive tackles, 33 special teams dealing with, nine sacks, 24 intercourse, and six forced to slow down.
11. Nafees Lyon, Montreal Alouets (A)
Lyon It is expected to join Redblack on 11 FebruaryStart fresh after battling injuries in the last two sessions. The 28 -year -old has played in just 11 matches since 2023, producing 34 defensive tackles and an interception.
When healthy, five-foot-nine, 194-pound cornerback may be a top level starter-Ottawa is expecting to land for cheap in the world.
12. TJ Lee, BC Lions (A)
BC’s longest serving players could see their tenure in free agency, as Lions appear to be small, sharp and cheap. The five-time West Division All-Star has placed 623 total tackle and 28 interception with the team in 10 seasons, but will be 34 years old next month.
Lee returned to a record time from a torn Acilies in the 2023 West final, but moved from Hafback to Strong-Side Linebacker to compensate. He became the first CFL player to score 61 defensive tackles, a sack, and two interceptions and a touchdown when wearing a guardian cap in 12 games.
13. Jonathan Moxi, Hamilton Tiger-Cat (A)
Moxy spent time in both cornerbacks and strong-lined linebackers during his first season in Hamilton, tied a career-high with two interception and showed impressive versatility.
The 29 -year -old has played 59 games in four years with Stampaders and Tikats, with 92 defensive tackles, nine special teams Tackle, a sack and five interception.
14. Adrian Green, BC Lions (N)
Green Once the free agency opens, the Calgary is ready to join the StampdersAdding valuable Canadian depth in their secondary. Although he eventually terminated the season as a backup, 25 -year -old started last season in BC, consisting of 10 in Safety and four in Hafback.
St. Mary’s product has also spent a lot of time in cornerback, her college position. Some homegron DBS has the versatility of the condition, which is perfect for the team planning to start a Canadian in Hafback in Ben Labros.
15. Scott Hutter, Edmonton Elks (N)
Hutter season-ending was limited to just six games last year before suffering from non-contact injury, but it should be prepared to bounce back at just 27 years of age.
Although he has not seen a meaningful time in security since 2022, Laorier Products 48 are an elite special team with 46 career tackle in 48 games.
The rest of the best: Jalon Edwards-Kupar, BC Lions (A); Will Sunderland, Hamilton Tiger-CAT (A); Tray Roberson, Calgary Stampders (A); Deontai williams, saskatchewan rafarders (a); Ciante Evans, BC Lions (A); D&Re Lamont, Ottawa Redblack (A); Kerfala Exume, Toronto argonauts (n); Malcolm Thompson, Calgary Stampders (N); Ty Craston, Ottawa Redblack (N); Amari Henderson, Suskchewan Rafruders (A); Brandon Alexander, Vinypeg Blue Bombers (A); Josh Hagerti, Edmonton Elks (N); Nick Taylor, Vinypeg Blue Bombers (A); Jamie Harry, Toronto Argonats (N); Noah Hallet, Vinypeg Blue Bombers (N); Nick States, Calgary Stampaders (N); Jeremy Dominic, Adamonton Elks (N)
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