Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel is pleased to announce the signing of import running back Martell Mallett. As per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Mallett was the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie in 2009 as a member of the BC Lions. He earned West Division all-star honours that season as he rushed for 1,240 yards and six touchdowns and caught 43 passes for 342 yards and two scores. He also returned 10 kickoffs for 225 yards. His 2009 season included a 213-yard performance against the Montreal Alouettes, which had been the most recent 200-yard rushing game by a CFL player until the Stamps' Jon Cornish accomplished the feat in 2013. Mallett signed with the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles in 2010 and also spent time with the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants before returning to the CFL as a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2012. He missed the entire 2012 season with a torn Achilles tendon and was released by the Ticats on May 24, 2013. "Martell demonstrated great ability when he first arrived in the CFL and I know he's looking for a chance to prove that he is healthy and once again able to be a productive player," said Hufnagel. "We're hoping he can add depth to both the running back position and our return game and I'm looking forward to seeing him in action at training camp." The 27-year-old Mallett is an alumnus of Arkansas-Pine Bluff University, where he was a first-team Southwestern Athletic Conference all-star in both 2006 and 2008. During his career with the Golden Lions, he played 42 gamesand amassed 2,896 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns. "I've been working hard this past year and I'm 100 per cent healthy again," said Mallett. "I'm very grateful to the Stampeders for this opportunity and I can't wait to get back on the field." Stampeders season tickets are on sale now for the 2014 season. For more information, visit Stampeders.com or call 403-289-0258 to speak with a customer service representative. Press release from the Calgary Stampeders
Stampeders Sign Adrian McPherson Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel is pleased to announce the signing of import quarterback Adrian McPherson. As per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. McPherson played five seasons with the Montreal Alouettes (2008-12) before signing with the Arena Football League's Tampa Bay Storm in 2013. In five seasons and 80 regular-season games with Montreal, where he served as Anthony Calvillo's backup and the short-yardage quarterback, McPherson recorded 1,035 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. He completed 145 of 243 passing attempts for 1,505 yards and 10 touchdowns. McPherson played eight post-season games for the Alouettes and was a member of Grey Cup-winning teams in 2009 and 2010. "I'm very pleased to be able to add a quarterback with Adrian's experience and skill set," said Hufnagel. "As we saw last season, depth at the quarterback position is vital and I believe Adrian provides excellent competition." With Tampa Bay in 2013, McPherson accounted for 90 touchdowns - 59 throwing and 31 rushing. Prior to coming to Montreal, he also spent time with Arena league teams in Indiana, Austin and Grand Rapids. He was selected in the fifth round (152nd overall) by the New Orleans Saints in the 2005 National Football League draft. The six-foot-three, 220-pound native of Bradenton, Fla., played two seasons at Florida State before turning pro. "The Stampeders have been one of the top teams since I first came to the CFL and I'm excited to come to Calgary," said McPherson. "I look forward to meeting my new teammates and to working with Coach Hufnagel and Coach Dickenson." Stampeders season tickets are on sale now for the 2014 season. For more information, visit Stampeders.com or call 403-289-0258 to speak with a customer service representative. Press release from the Calgary Stampeders
