The Toronto Argonauts made a major move on Friday to keep one of their most valuable assets. That asset is global punter John Haggerty, who has re-signed with the team to anchor their special teams heading into the 2025 season. Though contract details remain under wraps, the deal ensures Haggerty will be in double blue for a long time to come.
Haggerty became a free agent on February 11. Since being plucked fourth overall in the 2022 CFL Global Draft, he’s been a rock-solid performer for the Argos. His return is a major coup for Toronto as they look to defend that Grey Cup title-and maybe even build on their East Division dominance.
A Proven Performer on the Field
In 2024, Haggerty earned that East Division All-Star honour—and well-deserved it was—after posting the CFL’s second-best punt average of 50.3 yards. That was a career high. He really showed off his leg strength and accuracy that season. Consistently flipping field position in Toronto’s favour was just one of the ways he made a difference.
Over three seasons with the Argonauts, Haggerty has averaged 48.9 yards per punt on 260 attempts across 47 regular-season games. Last year, he led the league with a 48-yard average—and that earned him another divisional all-star nod. What really sets him apart is his ability to deliver under pressure. That makes him—no question—a vital part of Toronto’s special teams unit.
A Key Piece of Toronto’s Success
Haggerty’s impact goes far beyond the numbers. He was the rock that helped the Argonauts win those Grey Cup titles in both 2022 and 2024. Standing at six-foot-five and 225 pounds, he’s a force to be reckoned with: size, power and precision all wrapped up in one package. That combination has made him the CFL’s most feared punter- you can see why.
His re-signing is a big deal for Toronto. It shows just how much the team values its top players- and wants to keep them. That continuity in the special teams unit will be huge as the Argonauts aim to make another deep playoff push. And with Haggerty on board, that unit just got a whole lot stronger.
Why This Matters for the Argonauts?
Haggerty is back and it’s all about building a deep team that can compete at the top level. Special teams often get overlooked but Haggerty’s impact can’t be measured. He can pin opponents deep in their own end or flip the field with a big punt.
And Haggerty’s re-signing fits with the CFL’s overall push to bring in global players. As one of the top international talents he’s a success story for the global initiative and now a fan favourite in Toronto.