Toronto Argonauts sign Alex Teubner after release from B.C.

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It didn’t take long for American defensive back Alex Teubner to find a new home following his release from the B.C. Lions, as he signed with the Toronto Argonauts on Wednesday.

The six-foot-one, 200-pound native of Seaside, Ore. played collegiately at Boise State University where he made 195 total tackles, two interceptions, 12 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries. He was a two-time All-Mountain West honourable mention.

Teubner attended rookie minicamp with the Baltimore Ravens in 2025 and the first few days of training camp with B.C. in 2026.

The Argonauts have also released American receiver Ajay Smith.

The Toronto Argonauts opened training camp on May 10. Toronto will play its two preseason games against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, May 23 and Friday, May 29. Final roster cuts are due on Saturday, May 30, after which the team will play its first regular-season game against the Montreal Alouettes on Friday, June 12.

Toronto recently selected Queen’s offensive lineman Niklas Henning with their first-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft, though he’s since signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. The team’s other major offseason additions include offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley, strong-side linebacker Adarius Pickett, and defensive back DaShaun Amos.

In 2025, the Argonauts finished third in the East Division standings with a 5-13 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Mike Miller was promoted to the role of head coach following the departure of Ryan Dinwiddie.