Argonauts.ca Staff

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is pleased to announce that QB Gibran Hamdan has signed with the club through the 2011 season.

Commented Hamdan, “I’m excited to learn as much as I can from my new coaches and teammates in Toronto, and want to do whatever I can to help the team prepare and win. I’ve already begun to surround myself with people who know what it takes to be a successful quarterback in the CFL and I’m working very hard to get ready. I hope to bring a sound work ethic, leadership and a commitment to success to training camp that’s consistent with someone who is focused on winning. Coming to Toronto is an excellent opportunity and I’m eager to get started.”

Hamdan is an experienced professional who starred at the University of Indiana before being named MVP of NFL Europa in 2006. That season, he completed 63% of his passes for more than 1,600 yards, 12 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Hamdan most recently spent time with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Since entering the NFL, he’s also been on rosters with the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins. 

Jim Barker, Head Coach, Toronto Argonauts, remarked, “Our plan is starting to come together.  We are excited to get some new faces under contract and expect more to be added.  Gibran is a true professional.  He has had success as a starter in NFL Europe where he was the MVP.  Gibran is an accurate passer who has the arm strength to make all of the necessary throws.  The 2010 Argonauts training camp is going to be extremely competitive and I can’t wait to see our players perform on the field.”