Toronto Argonauts release 24 players including defensive back Tarvarus McFadden

The Toronto Argonauts released 24 players including defensive back Tarvarus McFadden while placing 12 players on the practice squad and placed one player on the suspended who is returning to school on Saturday according to the CFL Transactions page.

Tarvarus McFadden is six foot two and weighs 205 pounds. The 27-year-old from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2018. He also had stints with the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions.

Next, McFadden signed with the Tampa Bay Vipers (XFL) on December 22, 2019. He made 10 tackles (6 solo, 4 assists), two interceptions for 78 yards, and one touchdown in five games before the league shutdown due to COVID-19.

Then, McFadden signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 15, 2021. He played two seasons making 65 tackles, five tackles on special teams, four interceptions for 28 yards, and two forced fumbles in 33 games. He is a member of the 2022 Toronto Argonauts Grey Cup Championship team. In the 2024 preseason, McFadden made six tackles against the Montreal Alouettes.

Collegiately, McFadden played three seasons at Florida State (2015-17) making 53 tackles (41 solo, 12 assists), three tackles for loss, eight interceptions for 16 yards, 16 pass breakups, one kick return for 26 yards, and 12 punt returns for 42 yards in 28 games for the Seminoles. He was named First Team All-ACC, First Team All-American, and the winner of the Jack Tatum Trophy in 2016.

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