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American defensive tackle Ralph Holley is returning to the Toronto Argonauts following a stint in the NFL.
Holley signed with the Cleveland Browns this offseason but was waived as part of final roster cuts after training camp. He was twice brought back on the practice squad before being released both times.
The six-foot-one, 285-pound defender was a standout with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024, his first year in the CFL, recording 22 tackles, eight sacks and one forced fumble. His eight sacks tied for the league lead.
The native of West Bloomfield, Mich., worked out for seven NFL teams before signing with the Browns this offseason, including the Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, and New Orleans Saints. He recorded one tackle in three preseason games.
Holley played collegiately at Western Michigan University, where he recorded 138 tackles, 45.5 tackles for loss, 20.5 sacks, five pass knockdowns, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery over 50 games with the Broncos. He was named first-team All-Mid-American Conference in 2020 and second-team All-Mid-American Conference in 2021.
The Argonauts finished third in the East Division standings in 2025 with a 5-13 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Kelly was unable to play all season due to a fractured leg he suffered in the East Final in 2024. Nick Arbuckle threw for 4,370 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions to be named the team’s Most Outstanding Player.
Toronto ranked seventh in net offence, sixth in net defence, and seventh with a turnover differential of minus-eight. The team’s leading rusher was Spencer Brown with 314 yards, the leading receiver was Dejon Brissett with 907 yards, and the leading tackler was Cameron Judge with 79 tackles. The Argos ranked ninth in attendance with 15,109 average fans at BMO Field, which was a 0.1 percent decrease from the previous year.