The Toronto Argonauts released linebacker Billy Shaeffer on Friday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Billy Shaeffer is six foot three and weighs 232 pounds. The 25-year-old from Warrington, Pennsylvania, went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Toronto Argonauts signed Shaeffer on January 8, 2025.
Collegiately, Shaeffer played six seasons at Lafayette (2018-23) making 241 tackles (152 solos, 89 assists), 36.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, five interceptions for 108 yards, two touchdowns, 15 pass breakups, 12 forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries in 48 games for the Leopards.
In 2023, he made 83 tackles (53 solos, 30 assists), 21.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, five pass breakups, and five forced fumbles in 12 games. He was named First Team All-Patriot League, Second Team All-American, Defensive MVP, and a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, which is given to the defensive player of the year in the FCS.
