Argonauts sign American defensive lineman Da’Marcus Johnson

Canadian Press

Published Jan 01, 2025 • 1 minute read

A Toronto Argonauts helmet is shown on the field during football practice ahead of the 111th CFL Grey Cup, in Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Photo by ETHAN CAIRNS /THE CANADIAN PRESS

The reigning Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts have signed American defensive lineman Da’Marcus Johnson.

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The 6-foot-4, 255-pound lineman from Sacramento, Calif., recorded 52 tackles, 5 1/2 sacks and two forced fumbles in 11 games for the University of Eastern Washington in 2023.

Johnson had nine tackles and a sack in 20 games for the Fresno State Bulldogs in 2021-22.

He began his collegiate career at American River College.

The Argonauts finished second in the CFL’s East Division with a 10-8 record.

Toronto beat the Montreal Alouettes 30-28 in the division final before downing the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41-24 in the Grey Cup game in Vancouver.

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