The Calgary Stampeders have signed veteran American receiver Dominique Rhymes.
The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Rhymes was released Saturday by the Ottawa Redblacks. He had 72 receptions for 1,011 yards and two touchdowns in 18 regular-season games last season.
Rhymes enters his eighth CFL season, having played for Ottawa (2017-19, 2024) and the BC Lions (2021-23).
The move Tuesday reunites Rhymes with Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., as the two were teammates with the Lions from 2022-23.
“I’m excited to be back in the West and to be back with V.A. — we’ve done some special things together,” said Rhymes. “I’m also happy to be joining a team that wants me as much as I want them and I’m looking forward to a great ride this season.”
Rhymes has appeared in 90 career CFL regular-season games, registering 322 catches for 4,936 yards and 26 touchdowns. He has cracked the 1,000-yard receiving plateau three times.
He was a CFL all-star in 2022.
“We’re excited to have Dom with the Red and White,” said Stampeders general manager and head coach Dave Dickenson. “He’s an accomplished receiver who makes plays with the ball and we’re excited to see what he can do for our team.”
— With files from Postmedia Sports