Hamilton Tiger=Cats release receiver Shemar Bridges, defensive lineman TyJuan Garbutt

Hamilton Tiger-Cats have released receiver Shemar Bridges and defensive lineman TyJuan Garbutt on Wednesday. Bridges, who stands six feet four inches tall and weighs 208 pounds, had not played any games in 2025. He returned to practice after being listed on the injury report due to a hip issue. Initially on the six-game injured list, Bridges played in his last four games of the season.

In his first year with Hamilton, Bridges had 83 receptions for 933 yards and four touchdowns in 15 regular-season games, earning him the East Division's top rookie award. He played in all 18 regular-season games last year, catching 34 passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns. Garbutt, six feet two inches tall and weighing 255 pounds, was in his second season with Hamilton but also had not seen any game action in 2025.

He recorded nine tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble in six games last year after previously playing for Winnipeg (2023, ’24) and appearing in 19 regular-season games in the CFL with 29 tackles, four sacks, and two forced fumbles, along with a touchdown. Both players had annual subscriptions to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' services, with the first payment billed at $205.00 plus GST for one year.

This annual subscription would auto-renew at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks, offering a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35. Cancellation was permitted at any time.