Toronto Argonauts running back Brandon Burks holds off Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Ethan Davis, in Toronto, on Oct. 12, 2018.Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press
The Toronto Argonauts re-signed American running back Brandon Burks to a contract extension through the 2020 season on Monday.
The 5-foot-9, 208-pound Burks was scheduled to become a free agent on Feb. 12.
Burks ran 45 times for 283 yards over eight games last season with Toronto. He joined the Argos after spending the 2016 season in the NFL, with the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets, playing in one game for the latter as a rookie.
Burks played collegiately at Troy University, moving from receiver to running back in his sophomore season. He played in 45 games, rushing for 2,253 yards and 12 touchdowns while adding 88 catches for 673 yards and three TDs.
NORMAN RETURNS TO STAMPS
The Calgary Stampeders have signed American linebacker Dwayne Norman.
The Duke product originally signed with the team in 2017 and played one game in 2018 before being released. Over all, Norman has played four regular-season games with Calgary.
Norman played safety for his first three seasons at Duke before making the switch to linebacker and receiving a third-team all-conference selection.
LIONS EXTEND MOORE
The BC Lions have signed Canadian running back Wayne Moore to a contract extension through 2020.
Originally drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in 2016, Moore joined the Lions as a free agent in July and appeared in 13 regular-season games in 2018. The Toronto native saw action primarily on special teams, where he registered 11 tackles.
“Wayne was a valuable pickup for us last season and we’re looking forward to seeing him continue his development,” general manager Ed Hervey said in a statement.
BOMBERS INK DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American defensive lineman Noble Nwachukwu.
The West Virginia product spent time on the San Francisco 49ers' practice roster in 2017.
ALOUETTES RE-SIGN BEDARD
The Montreal Alouettes re-signed Canadian long-snapper Martin Bédard to a one-year deal.
The 6-foot-3, 239-pound Bédard is entering his 12th CFL season with Montreal. He helped the team win consecutive Grey Cups in 2009 and 2010.
The Alouettes selected Bédard in the second round, No. 14 over all, in the 2009 CFL draft out of Connecticut.
“Martin is not only one of the most precise players to do his job, but he also excels in coverage,” GM Kavis Reed said in a statement. “Furthermore, Martin is the type of player everyone wants in their locker room, as he cares about the team’s success as well as his teammates.”