Davis was probably cut because the Argos wanted him to take a paycut.
The Ticats also probably traded Davis because Obie probably thought he was making too much money for a guy who would only see the field after Lumsden and Caulley saw it first.
So I don't think there's room on the Ticat roster (or in the Ticat budget) for Davis any more. Although if they could somehow swing it, I'd love to see him in training camp. Davis is a good back, and I'd rather see him on the roster than an unproven guy like Bagwell.
If Official
MISSISSAUGA (CFL.ca wire) -- The Toronto Argonauts announced on Friday that the club has released import quarterback Rocky Butler and import running back Anthony Davis.
Davis was recently acquired by the Argos in a trade with the Ticats. In two seasons in Hamilton he carried the ball 86 times for 457 yards and one touchdown.
“While the Argos finished last season with two imports – John Avery and Robert Edwards – in the backfield, it now appears that one of three Canadians – Jeff Johnson, Andre Durie or Bryan Crawford – will be the second ball carrier and could even wind up as the starter should Ebell falter or suffer an injury.”
Maybe they will draft another Canadian to compete with the other three. Kojo Aidoo is also in the mix. It would be great to see another Canadian running back play regularly in the CFL. Hopefully Durie and Johnson have recovered fully from their injuries. Durie was great in the CIS before he got injured at York.
Davis was horrible last year, I don't understand why so many on here think he's so great. Rita must have dumped Murphy to clear cap space or something.