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The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is thrilled to have re-signed 10-year Argos veteran, and Toronto native, RB Jeff Johnson has signed a contract through the 2013 season, and 2008 Argos’ draft pick, also a Toronto native, CB Matt Black has signed through 2014. Both players were eligible to become CFL free agents in February.
Johnson completed his 12th CFL season in 2011, including the last ten seasons with his hometown Argonauts. He is among the most respected players in the league and is revered for his outstanding special teams play, gritty work on offence and leadership in the locker room. In 2011, the 34-year old carried 11 times for 23 yards and caught 12 passes for 82 yards; he also made 5 special teams tackles. Johnson played his college career at York University where he was named an All-Canadian and OUA all-star on multiple occasions.
Johnson remarked, “I’m thrilled to continue this amazing run with the Double Blue. This is an exciting time for the Argonauts organization and the required components for a run at the 100th Grey Cup at home are diligently being put into place. It is an honour to be considered a vital part of the Double Blue machine and I look forward to the start of the 2012 campaign.”
Matt Black is coming off a career season, his third in the CFL and with the Argonauts. Originally drafted by Toronto in 2008, Black joined the Argos the next season and has grown into a strong special teams player and capable defensive back. In 2011, the 26-year old led the Double Blue with 15 special teams tackles and made the country take notice when he scored his first career touchdown on an 81-yard punt return on July 29 in Edmonton. Black grew up in Toronto and starred at Northern Secondary School before a standout college career at Saginaw Valley State.
Commented Black, “I’m very happy to be back in Double Blue. Over the past three seasons, I have loved playing for my hometown team and look forward to the opportunities ahead of us. 2012 is going to be an exciting time to be an Argo and I’m proud to say I’ll be one!”
Johnson and Black are two of nine GTA-born players the Argos had on the roster at the end of the 2011 season.
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