US EditionStampeders Sign Star Defensive Lineman Clarence Hicks to Three-Year Deal
Clarence Hicks led the Calgary Stampeders with 12 sacks last season and was their nominee for outstanding defensive player in 2025, securing his role through 2028.
- On Jan. 21, 2026, the Calgary Stampeders announced they signed defensive lineman Clarence Hicks to a three-year contract.
- After joining in 2024, Hicks rose quickly to a key role, earning West Division all-star honours and the Stampeders' nomination for outstanding defensive player in 2025 season.
- The stat sheet lists Hicks with 12 sacks in 18 games last season and 42 defensive tackles and 16 sacks in 36 CFL games.
- Reported yesterday, The Canadian Press signaled roster urgency as Hicks had been eligible for free agency on Feb. 10.
- Highlighting his impact, he recorded a sack of Nathan Rourke in Vancouver on Oct. 4, 2025, amid a season that ended with a West Division semifinal loss to B.C.
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Stampeders sign star defensive lineman Clarence Hicks to three-year deal
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Stamps sign defensive lineman Clarence Hicks to three-year extension
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders announced on Wednesday they have signed American defensive lineman Clarence Hicks to a three-year contract extension through the 2028 season. A West Division All-CFL defensive lineman and Calgary’s nominee for Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2025, Hicks had been eligible to become a free agent on Feb. 10 and was ranked 26th on CFL.ca’s list of top 30 pending free agents. RELATED » More 2026 free agency news …
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BVM Sports USAll-Star Hicks Signs Three-Year Deal
The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed American defensive lineman Clarence Hicks to a three-year contract through the 2028 season. A West Division all-star and Calgary’s nominee for Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2025, Hicks had been eligible to become a free agent on Feb. 10. Clarence Hicks #12 Defensive lineman College: Texas-San Antonio Height: 6.02 Weight: 229 Born: Dec. 7, 1998 Birthplace: Pensacola, FL American In 2025, his second …
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