The Toronto Argonauts released 15 players from the practice squad on Sunday, according to the CFL Transactions page. These players automatically became free agents after Toronto’s season ended in Saturday’s Eastern Semi-Final against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Luis Perez is six foot three and weighs 220 pounds. The 32-year-old from San Diego, California, signed with the Toronto Argonauts on September 15, 2026. Perez completed 2 of 3 passes (66.7%) for 26 yards in one regular-season game.
The Los Angeles Rams signed Perez as an undrafted free agent on May 15, 2018. In 2018, he completed 8 of 15 passes (53.3%) for 43 yards and one interception in one preseason game. The Rams released him on September 18, 2018. In 2019, Perez played for the Birmingham Iron (AAF), completing 135 of 258 passes (52.3%) for 1,461 yards, 5 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, and 7 carries for 24 yards in eight games before the league ceased operations.
Shortly after the AAF folded, Perez spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions. In 2020, Perez was drafted by the Los Angeles Wildcats (XFL) but was traded to the New York Guardians. He completed 38 of 61 passes (62.3%) for 418 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception, and 4 carries for 20 yards in five games before the league shut down in 2020 due to the pandemic.
In 2021, Perez played for the Jousters (TSL), completing 56 of 94 passes (59.6%) for 655 yards, 7 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, and 4 carries for 36 yards in six games, leading the Jousters to the Mega Bowl in a loss to the Linemen.
Then, the New Jersey Generals (USFL) signed Perez on April 1, 2022. He completed 124 of 173 passes (71.7%) for 1,200 yards, nine touchdowns, one interception, 12 carries for -11 yards, and 1 touchdown in nine games, leading the Generals to the North Divisional title, but they would lose the North Divisional semifinals against the Philadelphia Stars.
Perez started the season with the Vegas Vipers (XFL), completing 79 of 121 passes (65.3%) for 900 yards, 8 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, and 5 carries for 26 yards in six games.
Next, the Vipers traded Perez to the Arlington Renegades. Perez completed 69 of 102 passes (67.6%) for 730 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and 8 carries for 35 yards in three games. In the XFL playoffs, Perez completed 45 of 63 passes (71.4%) for 577 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions in two games, leading the Renegades to win the XFL Championship over the D.C. Defenders.
In 2024, Perez completed 225 of 336 passes (67%) for 2,309 yards, 18 touchdowns, four interceptions, and seven carries for 16 yards in 10 games. Perez led the league in passing yards, completions, completion percentage, and touchdowns.
The Renegades released him on August 6, 2024, and he signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on August 7, 2024. Perez played two preseason games, completing 18 of 32 passes (56.2%) for 139 yards. The Chargers released him on August 27, 2024.
The Renegades re-signed Perez on January 27, 2025. In 2025, Perez completed 224 of 313 passes (71.6%) for 2,298 yards, nine touchdowns, five interceptions, 15 carries for 55 yards, and one rushing touchdown in 10 games. The Renegades re-signed Perez on October 9, 2025.
The Dallas Renegades drafted Perez in the 2026 UFL Draft. He has not appeared in any games in 2026 as he served as a backup to Austin Reed. He was traded to the St. Louis Battlehawks on April 21, 2026, for offensive lineman Corey Stewart. In 2026, he completed 86 of 145 passes (59.3%) for 1,018 yards, four touchdowns, six interceptions, 10 carries for 17 yards, and one rushing touchdown in four games. In the 2026 UFL Semi-Finals against the Louisville Kings, Perez completed 27 of 45 passes (60%) for 249 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
Collegiately, Perez played two seasons at Southwestern College (2013-14), completing 242 of 360 passes (67.2%) for 2,234 yards, 23 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 41 carries for -30 yards, and 1 touchdown in 16 games for the Jaguars.
Then, he transferred to Texas A&M University-Commerce (2016-17), completing 665 of 985 passes (68%) for 78 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, 56 carries for -87 yards, 1 touchdown, and punted the ball once for 33 yards in 28 games for the Lions.
Perez finished as the all-time leader in completions (665), passing yards (8,325), and passing touchdowns (78). In addition, he helped the Lions win the 2017 National Championship, two playoff appearances, and one Lone Star Conference Championship.
Qualan Jones is five foot ten and weighs 242 pounds. The 24-year-old from Abbeville, Mississippi, attended the Kansas City Chiefs rookie minicamp in 2025. The Toronto Argonauts signed Jones on February 17, 2026. In 2026, Jones had 29 carries for 124 yards, 14 catches for 109 yards, and one tackle in six games.
Collegiately, Jones spent five seasons at Baylor (2019-23) with 139 carries for 689 yards, nine rushing touchdowns, 37 catches for 192 yards, two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist), one tackle for loss, and one sack in 30 games for the Bears.
Then, he transferred to Stephen F. Austin in 2024 with 147 carries for 779 yards, eight rushing touchdowns, and 13 catches for 80 yards in 10 games for the Lumberjacks.
Samuel Hicks is five foot nine and weighs 190 pounds. The 25-year-old from Fort Worth, Texas, signed with the Toronto Argonauts on January 26, 2026. In 2026, he had 76 carries for 454 yards, three rushing touchdowns, 27 catches for 188 yards, one receiving touchdown, five kick returns for 112 yards, and one punt return for three yards in 12 games.
Collegiately, Hicks began his collegiate career at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2019, suiting up in one game for the Bulldogs. Next, he transferred to Saddleback College in 2021 with 13 carries for 28 yards, one rushing touchdown, 40 catches for 432 yards, four touchdowns, two kick returns for 46 yards, and one tackle (1 assist) in 10 games for the Bobcats.
Then, he transferred to Central Michigan University (2022-23) with 12 carries for 51 yards, one rushing touchdown, five catches for 20 yards, and 20 kick returns for 438 yards in 23 games for the Chippewas.
Hicks concluded his collegiate career at Abilene Christian University in 2024 with 211 carries for 1,333 yards, 45 catches for 341 yards, three touchdowns, 20 kick returns for 542 yards, and three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) in 14 games for the Wildcats. He was named First Team All-UAC and Second Team All-American by the AP.
Michael Buckley is six foot and weighs 179 pounds. The 24-year-old from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, signed with the Toronto Argonauts on June 4, 2026, and was placed on the practice squad.
Collegiately, Buckley spent five seasons at the University of New Mexico (2021-25) with 15 catches for 176 yards, completed 1 of 2 passes (50%) for 41 yards, one touchdown, one kick return for 32 yards, and four punt returns for four yards in 18 games for the Lobos.
In 2024, he had a career-high eight catches for 103 yards, one punt return for four yards in 11 games. In 2025, he made seven catches for 73 yards, completed 1 of 2 passes (50%) for 41 yards, and one touchdown in six games.
Buckley attended the Instituto Peninsular in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in his freshman year before moving to the United States at 16 years old, where he attended Santa Margarita High School in California for the next three years. As a senior, he finished in the top three in the Trinity League with 17 catches for 349 yards and six touchdowns. Buckley was named First Team All-Trinity League.
Solomon Davis is six foot one and weighs 205 pounds. The 26-year-old from Brighton, Tennessee, signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 9, 2026. In 2026, he made two catches for 18 yards and one kick return for 14 yards in one game.
Collegiately, Davis began his collegiate career at Valparaiso University (2019-23) with 94 catches for 1,415 yards, 10 touchdowns, six carries for 82 yards, one rushing touchdown, and three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) in 34 games for the Beacons.
In 2022, he was named First Team All-PFL, Second Team All-PFL by Phil Steele, and the Team Four-Year Man Award after finishing the season with 43 catches for 748 yards, four touchdowns, and four carries for 12 yards in 12 games.
In 2023, he was named First Team All-PFL and First Team All-PFL by Phil Steele after finishing the season with a career-high 50 catches for 661 yards, six touchdowns, two carries for 70 yards, one rushing touchdown, and two tackles (2 assists) in 11 games.
Then, he transferred to Central Michigan University in 2024 with 19 catches for 350 yards, two touchdowns, three carries for 24 yards, and one tackle (1 solo) in 12 games for the Chippewas.
Domenico Piazza is six foot two and weighs 298 pounds. The 26-year-old from Mercier, Quebec, appeared in two preseason games for the Elks in 2026. The Elks released him on May 31, 2026. The Toronto Argonauts signed Piazza on June 4, 2026. In 2026, he played center in eight games, of which two were starts.
The Edmonton Elks drafted Piazza in the fifth round (40th pick) of the 2025 CFL Draft. In 2025, Domenico Piazza played center in two preseason games. The Elks released him on May 31, 2025. He re-signed with the Elks on December 5, 2025.
Collegiately, Piazza played five seasons at McGill University (2021-25), playing 40 games, of which 35 were starts for the Redbirds. In 2024, McGill’s offense averaged 19 points per game, 144.9 rushing yards per game, 249.44 passing yards per game, 359 total yards per game, 18 touchdowns, and allowed 51 sacks, finishing 3-6 for the season. He was named Second Team U-Sports All-Canadian.
In 2025, McGill’s offense averaged 24.67 points per game, 424.1 total yards per game, 218.67 passing yards per game, 219.6 rushing yards per game, 27 touchdowns, and allowed 26 sacks, finishing 3-7 for the season. He was named to the U Sports First Team All-Canadian.
Gabriel Maisonneuve is six foot three and weighs 236 pounds. The 26-year-old from Gatineau, Quebec, signed with the Alouettes on December 18, 2025. The Alouettes released him on May 5, 2026. The Toronto Argonauts signed Maisonneuve on August 17, 2026. In 2026, he made two tackles and two tackles on special teams in nine games.
The Montreal Alouettes drafted Maisonneuve in the fifth round (44th pick) of the 2025 CFL Draft. In 2025, Maisonneuve made one tackle on special teams in two games. The Alouettes placed him on the retired list on May 31, 2025, as he was returning to school.
Collegiately, Maisonneuve played five seasons at the University of Montreal (2021-25) with 53 tackles (37 solos, 16 assists), 12 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 33 games for the Carabins.
In 2025, he made 16 tackles (10 solos, 6 assists), 3.5 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks in eight games, helping the Carabins win the Vanier Cup over Saskatchewan. He was named an RSEQ Defensive All-Star and First Team U Sports All-Canadian Team.
Jalen Bell is five foot eleven and weighs 280 pounds. The 25-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, signed with the Toronto Argonauts on April 10, 2026. In 2026, Bell made seven tackles, one tackle for loss, and one tackle on special teams in nine games.
Collegiately, Bell began his collegiate career at Mississippi Valley State University (2019-22) with 113 tackles (55 solos, 58 assists), 26.5 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries in 30 games for the Delta Devils. He was named Third Team All-SWAC by Phil Steele in 2021 and 2022.
Next, Bell transferred to Tennessee State University (2023-24) with 24 tackles (15 solos, 9 assists), seven tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks in six games for the Tigers. Then, he transferred to the University of Memphis in 2025 with five tackles (2 solos, 3 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss, and a half sack in two games for the Tigers.
Denzel Daxon is six foot two and weighs 320 pounds. The 27-year-old from Nassau, Bahamas, signed with the Toronto Argonauts on May 4, 2026. In 2026, he made one tackle in two preseason games. Daxon spent the regular season on the practice squad.
The Toronto Argonauts signed Daxon in the second round (16th pick) of the 2024 CFL Global Draft. He signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, he made seven tackles (2 solos, 5 assists), half a sack, and one quarterback hit in three preseason games. He spent the season on the practice squad. In 2025, he made five tackles (2 solos, 3 assists) and one sack in three preseason games. The Cowboys released him on August 25, 2025. The Arizona Cardinals signed Daxon to the practice squad on September 2, 2025.
Collegiately, Daxon spent two seasons at Ohio (2021-22) with 11 tackles (5 solos, 6 assists), two tackles for loss, and one sack in 24 games for the Bobcats. Then, he transferred to Illinois in 2023 with 27 tackles (9 solos, 18 assists) and half a tackle for loss in 12 games for the Fighting Illini.
Jalen Rayam is six foot one and weighs 220 pounds. The 25-year-old from Alabaster, Alabama, was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in the fifth round (46th pick) of the 2025 CFL Draft. He did not play in 2025 due to a lower-body injury. Rayam did not play in the 2026 preseason. The Argonauts released him on May 30, 2026. The Argonauts re-signed Rayam on July 7, 2026. In 2026, Rayam appeared in six games with no stats.
Collegiately, Rayam played four seasons at the University of Alabama-Birmingham (2018, 2020-22) with 18 tackles (7 solos, 11 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss, and one sack in 20 games for the Blazers. Next, he transferred to Middle Tennessee State (2022-23) with 38 tackles (19 solos, 19 assists), three tackles for loss, and half a sack in 14 games for the Blue Raiders. Then, he transferred to UTEP in 2024 with one tackle (1 solo) in one game for the Miners.
Jason Compoh is six foot one and weighs 240 pounds. The 23-year-old from Nashua, New Hampshire, signed with the Toronto Argonauts on April 30, 2026. In 2026, Compoh made three tackles in two preseason games. He spent the regular season on the practice squad.
Collegiately, Compoh spent five seasons at Merrimack University (2021-25) with 77 tackles (51 solos, 26 assists), 16 tackles for loss, five sacks, and two forced fumbles in 38 games for the Warriors. In 2025, he made a career-high 30 tackles (21 solos, 9 assists), 10 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 10 games.
James Neal is six foot and weighs 231 pounds. The 25-year-old from Paris, Texas, signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 17, 2026. In 2026, Neal made five tackles and one tackle on special teams in two games.
The Michigan Panthers signed Neal on April 23, 2025. In 2025, Neal made one tackle (1 assist) in two games. The Panthers released him on May 26, 2025.
Collegiately, Neal played one season at Abilene Christian University in 2019 with six tackles (5 solos, 1 assist) in 12 games for the Wildcats. Next, he transferred to Tyler Community College in the 2020-21 season with 78 tackles (56 solos, 22 assists), 8.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions for 21 yards, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in eight games for the Apache. He was named First Team All-American and First Team All-SWJCFC.
Then, he transferred to UTEP (2021-23) with 97 tackles (34 solos, 63 assists), 2.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, one interception for 30 yards, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in 28 games for the Miners. He was named a two-time Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll (2022-23).
Neal concluded his collegiate career at Texas State in 2024 with 52 tackles (26 solos, 26 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss, one pass breakup, and one forced fumble in 13 games for the Bobcats.
Neal attended Paris High School, where he was named a two-time All-Red River Valley as a junior and senior. He also competed in track and field for four years and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Akili Arnold is six foot and weighs 200 pounds. The 26-year-old from Mission Viejo, California, signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 20, 2026. In 2026, he made two tackles in one preseason game. The Argonauts released him on May 31, 2026. The Argonauts re-signed Arnold on August 9, 2026. Arnold made four tackles and one sack in three games.
Collegiately, Arnold spent five seasons at Oregon State (2019-23) with 150 tackles (74 solos, 76 assists), 5.5 tackles for loss, half a sack, three interceptions for 13 yards, 10 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 50 games for the Beavers.
In 2023, he had a career-high 60 tackles (24 solos, 36 assists), two tackles for loss, half a sack, two interceptions for 13 yards, six pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 11 games.
Then, he transferred to USC in 2024, tying his career-high with 60 tackles (36 solos, 24 assists), half a tackle for loss, half a sack, one interception for 26 yards, and two pass breakups in 12 games for the Trojans.
Nicolas Toomer is six foot two and weighs 190 pounds. The 26-year-old from Tyrone, Georgia, re-signed with the Toronto Argonauts on November 26, 2025. He attended training camp before the team released him on May 21, 2026. The Argonauts re-signed Toomer to the practice squad on September 21, 2026.
Toomer attended the Philadelphia Eagles rookie minicamp in 2025. The Toronto Argonauts signed Toomer to the practice squad on September 15, 2025. The Argonauts released him on October 25, 2025.
Collegiately, Toomer played four seasons at Stanford (2019-22) with 29 tackles (18 solos, 11 assists), one tackle for loss, and five pass breakups in 21 games for the Cardinal. Next, he transferred to Indiana (2023-24) with 26 tackles (22 solos, 4 assists), three tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, and three pass breakups in 14 games for the Hoosiers.
John Haggerty is six foot five and weighs 225 pounds. The 31-year-old from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in 2026 punted the ball 25 times for 1,300 yards (52 AVG) with a long of 79 yards in five games.
The Toronto Argonauts drafted Haggerty in the first round (4th pick) of the 2022 CFL Global Draft. In 2022, he punted the ball 107 times for 5,155 yards (48.2 AVG) with a long of 83 yards in 17 games when the Argonauts beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 109th Grey Cup. He was named a CFL East All-Star. In 2023, he punted the ball 62 times for 2,975 yards (48.0 AVG) with a long of 66 yards in 12 games.
In 2024, Haggerty punted the ball 91 times for 4,573 yards (50.3 AVG) with a long of 88 yards in 18 games when the Argonauts won the 111th Grey Cup over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He had the second-best punting average and was named a CFL East All-Star. Haggerty re-signed with the Argonauts on April 4, 2025. In 2025, Haggerty punted the ball 97 times for 4,882 yards (50.3 AVG) with a long of 85 yards, and completed one pass for five yards in 18 games.
Collegiately, Haggerty played three seasons at Western Kentucky (2019-21), punting the ball 134 times for 6,232 yards (46.5 AVG) with a long of 68 yards, seven touchbacks, 32 fair catches, 48 from inside the 20-yard line, 53 from 50-plus yards, and one carry for three yards in 39 games for the Hilltoppers.
He was First Team All-CUSA in 2019, Second Team All-CUSA in 2020, First Team Academic All-American by CoSIDA, and was named the 2021 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl Special Teams MVP.
