The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are set to sign defensive back Josh Hagerty when free agency starts next Tuesday according to 3DownNation writer John Hodge.
Josh Hagerty is six foot three and weighs 200 pounds. The 26-year-old from Regina, Saskatchewan, was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in the sixth round (47th pick) of the 2021 CFL Draft. In 2021, he made eight tackles and six tackles on special teams in six games.
In 2022, Hagerty made seven tackles, nine tackles on special teams, and one forced fumble in three games. In 2023, Hagerty made eight tackles, and one tackle on special teams in three games for the Argonauts.
The Edmonton Elks signed Hagerty on June 10, 2024. He played three games for Edmonton making one tackle on special teams. The Elks released him on July 7, 2024, and later re-signed him on July 23, 2024. He played an additional 12 games making nine tackles on special teams.
Collegiately, Hagerty played five seasons at the University of Saskatchewan (2016-20) making 72 tackles (50 solos, 22 assists), four interceptions for nine yards, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 26 games for the Huskies. He is a member of the 2018 Hardy Cup championship team, where he made one interception over Calgary 43-18.
