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HAMILTON — Is Wynton McManis Hamilton bound?
According to a report from 3DownNation’s Justin Dunk, the Tiger-Cats are getting to work during the Free Agency Communication Window, trying to sign the All-CFL linebacker to a deal.
McManis is a pending free agent and is ranked No. 15 on CFL.ca’s top 30 pending free agents list.
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The Tiger-Cats have wanted star LB Wynton McManis for years, per sources.
Hamilton’s trying to lock in an agreement with the three-time Grey Cup champion and two-time CFL all-star, per sources.https://t.co/hdVkOiYwnC#HamOnt #Ticats #Toronto #Argos #CFL #CFLFA pic.twitter.com/vkcDIEIxXo
— Justin Dunk (@JDunk12) February 2, 2026
Despite only appearing in 13 games in 2025, McManis tallied 62 defensive tackles, four sacks, two picks and a forced fumble for the Double Blue. He’s one of the best in the business at taking over a game, with his physicality and range on display on every snap.
McManis has spent the last four seasons in Toronto. Before joining the Boatmen, the six-foot, 220-pounder played in Calgary for three seasons. In 100 career games, the 31-year-old has collected 390 defensive tackles, 52 special teams tackles, 16 sacks, nine interceptions, three defensive touchdowns and four forced fumbles.
McManis is a three-time Grey Cup champion, winning twice with the Argonauts (2022, 2024) and once with Calgary (2018).
