Hamilton Tiger-Cats release running back Maleek Irons

July 12, 2022 Michael Heilman CFL, Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On Tuesday, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats released running back Maleek Irons. The 26-year-old from Calgary, Alberta, played two games this year with one carry for three yards.

We’ve released 🇨🇦 RB Maleek Irons.

“We would like to thank Maleek for his three years with the Tiger-Cats organization and we wish him all the best in the future.” –@Coach22O

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— Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) July 12, 2022

Irons play 24 games for the Ticats with 74 carries for 324 yards, one touchdown, and 18 catches for 116 yards. He also returned one kickoff for 12 yards. The Tiger-Cats drafted Irons in the third round (22^nd pick) in the 2019 CFL Draft.

Maleek Irons played five seasons at Ohio (2014-18) with 254 carries for 1,468 yards, 17 touchdowns, 23 carries for 170 yards, and one touchdown in 29 games.

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