The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed defensive back Zyon Gilbert on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Zyon Gilbert is six foot and weighs 193 pounds. The 27-year-old from Montgomery, Alabama, signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. In 2022, he made 14 tackles (10 solos, 4 assists), one tackle for loss, one sack, and one quarterback hit in three games. Gilbert also spent time with the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gilbert also made 20 tackles (12 solos, 8 assists), two pass breakups, and one quarterback hit in eight preseason games.
Collegiately, Gilbert spent five seasons at Florida Atlantic University (2017-21) with 248 tackles (158 solos, 90 assists), 5.5 tackles for loss, one sack, five interceptions for 12 yards, 31 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, one blocked kick, and four kick returns for 72 yards in 60 games for the Owls.
