Tiger-Cats release DB Will Hill

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats made a roster move on the defensive side of the ball Thursday, releasing defensive back Will Hill.

Hill started all but one game for the Ticats this season, missing their Week 4 contest after receiving a one-game suspension for grabbing an official's jersey.

The move comes shortly after the team promoted Phillip Lolley to defensive coordinator after starting the season 0-6.

In a corresponding roster move, the team announced it has signed international defensive tackle Nikita Whitlock, who spent the previous three seasons with the New York Giants of the NFL.