The Calgary Stampeders and long snapper Aaron Crawford agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2026 season on Thursday. Crawford was scheduled to be a free agent in February.
Aaron Crawford is six foot four and weighs 266 pounds. The 38-year-old from Medicine Hat, Alberta, made four tackles on special teams in 18 games in 2024.
The Toronto Argonauts drafted Crawford in the sixth round (40th pick) in the 2012 CFL Draft. The Argonauts released him on June 20, 2012. Next, Crawford signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on October 3, 2012, and spent the rest of the season on the practice squad. On July 22, 2013, Crawford signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Blue Bombers released him on August 4, 2013.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Crawford on August 21, 2013. He played seven seasons in Hamilton making one tackle, and 23 tackles on special teams in 98 games making two Grey Cup appearances. Crawford signed with the Calgary Stampeders on February 2, 2021. In four seasons, Crawford made one tackle, and 16 tackles on special teams in 42 games.
Collegiately, Crawford played three seasons at St. Mary’s University (2009-11) making 71 tackles (40 solos, 31 assists), eight tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries in 13 games for the Huskies.
