The Ottawa REDBLACKS completed a trade, today, acquiring American linebacker Patrick Nelson from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, in exchange for a player from the team’s negotiation list.
Nelson, 24, arrived in Hamilton by way of Southern Methodist University, where he recorded 146 tackles, 23.5 for a loss, 14 sacks, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles through 22 games. Prior to that, the Chicago, IL native appearing in 20 games with the University of Illinois, notching 140 tackles, five for a loss, 0.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
• American linebacker Patrick Nelson
HEIGHT: 6-0 | WEIGHT: 215 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 1996-10-23
HOMETOWN: Chicago, IL | SCHOOL: SMU
The REDBLACKS return to practice Tuesday at TD Place before travelling to Hamilton to face the Ti-Cats on Saturday.
