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Tiger-Cats re-sign standout receiver Toliver through 2018

American receiver Terrence Toliver, who was set to become a free agent Tuesday, has signed a contract extension to remain with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Last season, he had 65 catches for 1,036 yards and nine touchdowns.

Former NFL pass-catcher had 1,036 reception yards last season

Tiger-Cats wide receiver Terrence Toliver has had his contract extended through 2018. The 28-year-old Texan had 65 catches for 1,036 yards and nine touchdowns in nine games last season. (Peter Power/Canadian Press/File)

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American receiver Terrence Toliver to a contract extension through the 2018 season Monday.

Toliver, 28, was scheduled to become a free agent Tuesday.

Toliver had 65 catches for 1,036 yards and nine touchdowns in nine games last season.

The six-foot-five, 203-pound native of Hempstead, Tex., has spent two seasons with Hamilton, registering 113 receptions for 1,715 yards and 15 TDs.

Prior to joining the Ticats, Toliver, spent time with the NFL's Houston Texans (2011), Detroit Lions (2011-12), San Diego Chargers (2013), and Chicago Bears (2013-14) as well as the United Football League's Omaha Nighthawks (2012).