The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released running back Rushawn Baker and linebacker Vi Jones from the practice squad on Saturday, according to the CFL Transactions page.
Rushawn Baker is five foot eleven and weighs 218 pounds. The 23-year-old from Farmington, New York, signed with the Edmonton Elks on April 24, 2026. In 2026, he had eight carries for 47 yards and one catch for seven yards in one preseason game.
The Elks released him on May 31, 2026. The Montreal Alouettes signed Baker to the practice squad on July 13, 2026. He appeared in three regular-season games with 10 carries for 31 yards. The Alouettes released him on August 23, 2026. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Baker to the practice squad on September 12, 2026.
The New York Giants signed Baker as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. He suffered a knee injury and missed training camp. The Giants released him on August 12, 2025. The New England Patriots signed Baker to the practice squad on October 28, 2025. They released him on November 28, 2025.
Collegiately, Baker spent three seasons at Bucknell (2021-23) with 335 carries for 1,359 yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, 26 catches for 176 yards, two touchdowns, and two tackles (2 solos) in 30 games for the Bison.
Then, he transferred to Elon in 2024, where he was named an All-CAA Honorable Mention and Fifth Team All-CAA by Phil Steele after finishing the season with a career-high 183 carries for 859 yards, nine rushing touchdowns, and eight catches for 48 yards in 12 games for the Phoenix.
Vi Jones is six foot two and weighs 225 pounds. The 28-year-old from Austin, Texas, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on January 28, 2026. In 2026, he made two tackles, two tackles on special teams, and one interception in two preseason games. The Roughriders released him on May 30, 2026. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Jones to the practice squad on August 18, 2026.
The Seattle Seahawks signed Jones as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2022. He also spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Arizona Cardinals. Jones made nine tackles (5 solos, 4 assists) and two forced fumbles in seven games with the Buccaneers. He played a total of 10 regular-season games in the NFL.
The Arizona Cardinals acquired him via waivers on December 30, 2024. In 2025, he made 10 tackles (6 solos, 4 assists) and one pass breakup in three preseason games. The Cardinals released him on August 25, 2025.
Collegiately, Jones spent two seasons at USC (2017-18) with 28 tackles (19 solos, 9 assists), three tackles for loss, and three pass breakups in 22 games for the Trojans. Then, he transferred to North Carolina State University (2019-21) with 80 tackles (41 solos, 39 assists), 13 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble, and two punt returns for 22 yards in 24 games for the Wolfpack.
Jones was the Co-recipient of the team’s Bo Rein Award for vital contribution in an unsung role. He was also one of the co-recipients of the team’s Special Teams Player of the Year honor in 2020.
Vi Jones is the son of former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Robert Jones, who was named the NFC Rookie of the Year in 1992 and won three Super Bowls. He also played for the St. Louis Rams, Miami Dolphins, and the Washington Redskins.
