The Calgary Stampeders and defensive back Branden Dozier agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2023 season on Wednesday. The 29-year-old from Topeka, Kansas, made 27 tackles and one interception in seven games for the Stampeders in 2022.
This will be Dozier’s third season in Calgary. In two seasons, Dozier has 93 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions in 21 games for the Stampeders.
Branden Dozier tried out for the Pittsburgh Steelers in rookie mini-camp but was not signed. Collegiately, Dozier spent his first two seasons at Butler County Community College, making 90 tackles, one forced fumble, one interception, and a half-sack. He helped the Grizzlies win back-to-back conference championships with a 20-3 record.
Then, Dozier transferred to UNC Charlotte, playing 22 games in two seasons (2014-15) with 135 tackles, two interceptions, 15 pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries for the 49ers.
After not being signed by the Steelers, Dozier signed with the Montreal Alouettes in 2017. He played 35 games in two seasons (2017-18) in Montreal with 150 tackles, 33 special teams tackles, two sacks, five interceptions, one touchdown, and two forced fumbles.
In 2019, Dozier went to the BC Lions, playing 16 games with 77 tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble.
