The Toronto Argonauts signed defensive back Jamal Peters on Monday. Jamal Peters is six foot two and weighs 220 pounds. The 26-year-old from Bassfield, Mississippi, signed with the Atlanta Falcons in January but was released on June 5th.
Peters signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2019 but was released following an injury settlement on May 14th, 2019. Then in 2021, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts and played two seasons with 88 tackles, one sack, seven interceptions for 167 yards, and one touchdown in 23 games.
In 2022, Peters had 57 tackles, one sack, six interceptions for 137 yards, and one touchdown in 15 games, helping the Argo’s win the 2022 Grey Cup and was named a CFL All-Star.
Collegiately, Peters played four seasons at Mississippi State (2015-18) with 99 tackles (56 solo, 43 assists), 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, three interceptions for 90 yards, one touchdown, ten pass breakups, and two forced fumbles in 46 games for the Bulldogs.
