2009 Toronto Argonauts season
Date Type Incoming Outgoing Team
Jan. 9 released n/a Kenny Wheaton
Jan. 13 signed Jordan Younger n/a
Jan. 27 deferred n/a P.K . Sam Buffalo Bills
Feb. 3 deferred n/a Byron Parker Philadelphia Eagles
Feb. 4 deferred n/a Dominique Dorsey Washington Redskins
Feb. 10 released n/a Keith Stokes
Feb. 16 free agency n/a Michael Fletcher
Feb. 16 free agency n/a Adrian Mayes
Feb. 16 signed Rob Murphy n/a ( free agent ) BC Lions
Feb. 17 signed Dominic Picard n/a ( free agent ) Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Feb. 19 trade Zeke Moreno & sixth round 2009 CFL Draft pick Riall Johnson Winnipeg Blue Bombers
May 28 released n/a Mike Vanderjagt
July 29 trade Corey Mace & third round picks in 2010 & 2011 CFL Drafts Arland Bruce III Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Off-season -- Notable transactions
The Toronto Argonauts were active on the opening day of free agency on February 16 signing tackle Rob Murphy , the most sought after offensive lineman available in the free-agent pool , centre Dominic Picard , and re-signing linebacker Willie Pile , who posted a team-high 75 tackles in 2008 . [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ]
The 2009 Toronto Argonauts season was the 52nd season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 137th overall. The Argonauts attempted to win their 16th Grey Cup championship, but they failed to make the playoffs for the second straight year, finishing the season with a 3-15 record for the first time since 1993. Training camp opened on June 7 and Toronto's first pre-season game was on June 17, 2009, at the Rogers Centre, hosting the Montreal Alouettes. The regular season kicked off on July 1 at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Ivor Wynne Stadium, where the Argos defeated the Ti-Cats 30-17.