Tiger-Cats extend Canadian OL Beard through 2024 season
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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Friday they have signed Canadian offensive lineman David Beard to a contract extension through the 2024 season.
The 30-year-old from Sherwood Park, Alta., played in seven games for the Tiger-Cats last season after being acquired mid-season from the Edmonton Elks.
Beard played seven seasons for the Elks (2015-22) after being drafted by them with the 16th overall pick in the 2015 CFL Draft.
A product of the University of Alberta, Beard has played in 101 career Canadian Football League games.
Beard was named the Elks' Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman in 2019.