The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed quarterback Jake Dolegala to the practice squad and released wide receiver Josh Johnson from the practice squad on Sunday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Jake Dolegala is six foot seven and weighs 242 pounds. The 28-year-old from Hamburg, New York, signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on September 16, 2024. Dolegala did not see playing time in Winnipeg in 2024. He attended training camp with the Blue Bombers in 2025 and was released on May 1, 2025.
Dolegala signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2019. He also spent time with the New England Patriots twice, the Green Bay Packers twice, and the Miami Dolphins.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Dolegala on February 15, 2022. In 2022, Dolegala completed 16 of 35 passes (46%) for 154 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and two carries for 12 yards in two games.
In 2023, Dolegala completed 216 of 333 passes (65%) for 2,641 yards, 11 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 26 carries for 95 yards, and one touchdown in 13 games.
The B.C. Lions signed Dolegala on February 14, 2024. Dolegala came in after Adams Jr. suffered the right knee injury against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 9 completing 1 of 3 passes (33%) for 12 yards.
He made his first start for the Lions in Week 10 against the Edmonton Elks completing 14 of 23 passes (61%) for 146 yards, and one carry for five yards. In two games, Dolegala completed 15 of 26 passes (58%) for 158 yards, and one carry for five yards in 9 games. The Lions released him on August 14, 2024.
Collegiately, Dolegala played four seasons at Central Connecticut State (2015-18) completing 654 of 1,136 passes (57.6%) for 8,129 yards, 48 touchdowns, 29 interceptions, 233 carries for 452 yards, and 18 touchdowns in 44 games for the Blue Devils.
Josh Johnson is five foot eleven and weighs 181 pounds. The 25-year-old from Little Rock, Arkansas, signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on February 3, 2025. In 2025, he made three catches for 22 yards in two preseason games earning a spot on the practice squad.
The Detroit Lions signed Johnson as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022, and spent most of the season on the practice squad before he was released on November 29, 2022.
The Birmingham Stallions signed Johnson as a free agent on April 25, 2023. He made two catches for 13 yards in four games for the Birmingham Stallions (USFL) in 2023. In the playoffs, Johnson made three catches for 61 yards, and one touchdown helping the Stallions win their second USFL Championship over the Pittsburgh Maulers.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Johnson on March 7, 2024. In 2024, Johnson made 18 catches for 138 yards, and two carries for 0 yards in 10 games. The Blue Bombers released him on September 16, 2024.
Collegiately, Johnson played two seasons at Iowa State (2017-18) making one catch for 11 yards in 12 games for the Cyclones. Then, Johnson transferred to Tulsa (2019-21) making 165 catches for 2,108 yards, 13 touchdowns, four carries for one yard, one kick return for 31 yards, and two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in 34 games for the Golden Hurricanes.
