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Adarius Pickett Joins Argonauts with $202K Contract

1/17/2026

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Adarius Pickett signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Argonauts after parting ways with the Ottawa Redblacks.
Ottawa negotiations were slow despite Pickett's standout play and East Division all-star honors.
He posted career highs in tackles, sacks, and special-teams tackles in 2023.
The one-year contract, valued at $202,000 with an $80,000 signing bonus, positions Pickett to help retain middle linebacker Wynton McManis during the off-season.

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Adarius Pickett signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Argonauts after parting ways with the Ottawa Redblacks.
Ottawa negotiations were slow despite Pickett's standout play and East Division all-star honors.
He posted career highs in tackles, sacks, and special-teams tackles in 2023.
The one-year contract, valued at $202,000 with an $80,000 signing bonus, positions Pickett to help retain middle linebacker Wynton McManis during the off-season.