Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa tried out for a couple of NFL teams earlier this offseason, but his next steps in professional football will come in a different league.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced on Monday that they have signed Tagovailoa to their practice roster. Hamilton opened their season with a 32-24 loss to Calgary last week.
Tagovailoa was undrafted after leaving Maryland as the Big Ten’s all-time leader in passing yards and completion percentage. He also holds the school record for passing touchdowns and is tied for the school’s single-season touchdown mark with current Hamilton head coach Scott Milanovich.
After the draft, Tagovailoa took part in rookie minicamps with the Seahawks and Cardinals on a tryout basis but did not land a contract with either club.