Ti-Cats release veteran Canadian Football League DB

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have released import defensive back Dedric Mathis and import defensive end Jeremy Lawrence.
Mathis, playing in his fifth year with the Ticats, recorded 17 defensive tackles and recovered one fumble in eight games this season. Mathis played 151 career games in five seasons (2001-05) with Hamilton, making 168 total tackles and seven interceptions.
Lawrence had recorded six defensive tackles and two special teams tackles in his rookie season with the Ticats.