The Toronto Argonauts released fullback Wilton Gabriel and defensive lineman Jordan Williams on Tuesday.
Wilton Gabriel is six foot three and weighs 245 pounds. The 29-year-old from Montreal, Quebec, was featured on the Netflix show Last Chance U. He signed with the Toronto Argonauts on August 12, 2025. He spent a couple of weeks on the practice squad.
Collegiately, Gabriel played one season at Independence Community College in 2019 as a defensive end. He made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) and one tackle for loss in five games.
Next, he transferred to Coastal Carolina University (2020-21). He redshirted in his sophomore season, and an injury forced him to miss the 2021 season. He graduated in December 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in recreation and sport management. Then, he transferred to Houston Christian University in 2022, but did not record any stats.
Jordan Williams is six feet five and weighs 285 pounds. The 26-year-old from Virginia Beach, Virginia, made 10 tackles, one fumble recovery, and one touchdown in ten games this year for the Toronto Argonauts.
The Miami Dolphins signed Williams as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. In 2022, he made one tackle (1 assist) in one preseason game. The Dolphins released him on August 16, 2022.
The Memphis Showboats (then the Tampa Bay Bandits) signed Williams on December 13, 2022. In 2023, he made 22 tackles (13 solos, 9 assists), six tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and two pass breakups in nine games. He became a free agent after the 2023 season.
The Toronto Argonauts signed Williams on January 24, 2024. In 2024, he made 12 tackles and two sacks in nine games, helping the Argonauts win the 111th Grey Cup over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Collegiately, Williams played four seasons at Clemson (2017-20) making 41 tackles (19 solos, 22 assists), 9.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 38 games for the Tigers. Then, he transferred to Virginia Tech in 2021 making 33 tackles (10 solos, 23 assists), four tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two quarterback hits, and one forced fumble in 11 games for the Hokies.
