Canadian defensive back signs contract with NFL’s Green Bay Packers

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Canadian defensive back Tyrell Ford has signed a deal with the NFL's Green Bay Packers.

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Canadian defensive back Tyrell Ford has signed a deal with the NFL’s Green Bay Packers.

Ford, 24, spent last season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who made the native of Niagara Falls, Ont., their first pick, No. 13 overall, in the 2022 CFL draft out of Waterloo.

Ford had 10 tackles (three solo) in 18 games last season with the Bombers, who released Ford on Tuesday to pursue NFL opportunities.

Canadian defensive back Tyrell Ford has signed a deal with the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Ford, 24, spent last season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Ford (25), Demerio Houston (35) and Mike Miller (24) celebrate Ford's game winning tackle against the Ottawa Redblacks during the second half of CFL action in Winnipeg, on June 10, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Canadian defensive back Tyrell Ford has signed a deal with the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Ford, 24, spent last season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Ford (25), Demerio Houston (35) and Mike Miller (24) celebrate Ford's game winning tackle against the Ottawa Redblacks during the second half of CFL action in Winnipeg, on June 10, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 10, 2023.

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