The six\u002Dfoot, 227\u002Dpound Thurman spent the last four seasons with the Calgary Stampeders.
Thurman, a 28-year-old American, was slated to become a free agent Tuesday but pending free agents have been able to speak with teams since Sunday as per the league’s negotiating window. Thurman had 73 tackles, one special-teams tackle, three interceptions and two forced fumbles last season with the Stampeders.
Financial details of Thurman’s deal weren’t immediately known but a second CFL source said he’d turned down an offer of $140,000 to remain with the Ticats. B.C. acquired the five-foot-11, 200-pound Adams last August from the Montreal Alouettes. The move came after Rourke, who led the Lions to an 8-1 start to the season, suffered a Lisfranc sprain in his right foot that required surgery.Article content
A source also added B.C. has an agreement in principle with veteran quarterback Dominique Davis, who spent last season with Montreal. The six-foot-four, 215-pound Davis completed 19-of-25 passes for 253 yards with three TDs and two interceptions but also scored 13 rushing touchdowns.Article content Teams will then have until 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 14 to make an offer to their own players, of which a copy must given to both the league and CFLPA.
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