The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed running back Kevin Brown and long snapper Simon Chaves and released defensive back Branden Dozier on Tuesday.
Kevin Brown is five foot nine and weighs 205 pounds. The 28-year-old from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, signed with the Toronto Argonauts on December 13, 2024. In 2025, he had two carries for six yards and one catch for 13 yards in one preseason game.
The Argonauts released him on May 31, 2025, and he re-signed with them on June 17, 2025. Brown had 18 carries for 37 yards, one rushing touchdown, and five catches for 32 yards in three games. The Argonauts released him on July 15, 2025.
The Edmonton Elks signed Brown on November 22, 2022. He played three seasons in Edmonton with 361 carries for 2,149 yards, 5 touchdowns, 74 catches for 536 yards, and one touchdown in 37 games. In 2024, he had 101 carries for 522 yards and 22 catches for 138 yards in 12 games. The Elks released Brown on October 26, 2024.
Collegiately, Brown played two seasons at Highland Community College (2017-18) with 182 carries for 1,130 yards, 8 touchdowns, 24 catches for 91 yards, two touchdowns, and two tackles (2 solo) in 14 games for the Scotties. He was named Second Team All-KJCCC in 2018.
Then, Brown transferred to Incarnate Word (2019-21) with 353 carries for 2,451 yards, 20 touchdowns, 66 catches for 623 laps, and four touchdowns in 31 games for the Cardinals. He was named First Team All-Southland Conference.
Simon Chaves is five foot eleven and weighs 200 pounds. The 27-year-old from Guelph, Ontario, signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on June 9, 2025. In 2025, he played six games. The Redblacks released him on July 29, 2025.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Chaves as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He returned to the University of Guelph for his final two seasons in 2022 and 2023.
Then, Chaves signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on December 6, 2023. Chaves appeared in two preseason games for the Redblacks in 2024 making one tackle on special teams. The Redblacks released him on June 1, 2024.
The Edmonton Elks signed Chaves on July 15, 2024, and he spent a week on the practice squad before the Elks released him on July 21, 2024. The Toronto Argonauts signed Chaves on October 7, 2024. In 2024, he dressed for one regular season game. The Argonauts released him on November 18, 2024.
The Toronto Argonauts re-signed Chaves on November 26, 2024. In 2025, he played two preseason games. The Argonauts released him on May 31, 2025.
Collegiately, Chaves played seven seasons at the University of Guelph (2017-23) making 15 tackles (10 solos, 5 assists) in 27 games for the Gryphons.
Branden Dozier is five foot ten and weighs 200 pounds. The 31-year-old from Topeka, Kansas, signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on April 23, 2025. In 2025, Dozier made 13 tackles and one tackle on special teams in four games.
Dozier attended a rookie minicamp with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2016. Next, he signed with the Montreal Alouettes on November 29, 2017. He played two seasons in Montreal making 150 tackles, 33 tackles on special teams, two sacks, five interceptions, and two forced fumbles in 36 games for the Alouettes.
Next, he signed with the B.C. Lions on June 25, 2019. In 2019, he made 70 tackles, seven tackles on special teams, one interception, and one forced fumble in 16 games. Then, the Calgary Stampeders signed Dozier on February 11, 2020.
In 2023, Dozier made 63 tackles, seven tackles on special teams, two sacks, and one touchdown in 17 games. In four seasons with the Stampeders, Dozier made 183 tackles, 34 tackles on special teams, three sacks, two interceptions, and one touchdown in 52 games.
The Stampeders re-signed Dozier on February 4, 2024. In 2024, he made 51 tackles and three tackles on special teams in 14 games. He became a free agent after the 2024 season.
Collegiately, Dozier played two seasons at Butler Community College (2012-13) making 90 tackles (62 solos, 28 assists), four tackles for loss, half a sack, one forced fumble, one interception, and one pass breakup in 22 games for the Grizzlies. He was named First Team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.
Then, he transferred to Charlotte (2014-15) making 135 tackles (82 solos, 53 assists), 2.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions for 38 yards, one touchdown, 15 pass breakups, and two forced fumbles in 22 games for the 49ers.
