Argonauts release veteran receiver Rasheed Bailey

The Toronto Argonauts have released receiver Rasheed Bailey, defensive back Amani Dennis and defensive lineman Jay Person.

The moves come a day before Toronto hosts the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Bailey joined the Argonauts in free agency after spending four seasons with the Blue Bombers. In six games this season, the 30-year-old had 24 receptions for 245 yards and two touchdowns.

The Philadelphia native joined the Blue Bombers in 2019 after spending time in the NFL on practice squads for the Eagles, Carolina Panthers, B.C. Lions, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars and San Diego Chargers.

In his final season with Winnipeg, Bailey had 46 catches for 508 yards and six touchdowns.

Dennis appeared in three games for Toronto, recording seven tackles. The 27-year-old joined the Argonauts as a free agent after spending the 2023 seasons in the USFL with the Philadelphia Stars.

Toronto signed Person back on July 1 after spending time in the NFL with the New England Patriots back in May. He recorded 228 tackles, 27 sacks, 56 tackles for loss, nine forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and five knockdowns in 48 games with the University of Tennessee. 

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