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Other teams associated with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats:
| Name | Position | Regular GP | # of Seasons (Years) | Also played for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackroyd, Steve | DB | 7 | 2 (1978–1979) | TOR |
| Adams, Calvin | DB | 4 | 1 (1986) | |
| Adams, Johnny | CB | 4 | 1 (2016) | EDM, WPG |
| Adams, Stefon | DB | 3 | 1 (1995) | |
| Adeleke, Tunde | DB | 18 | 1 (2019) | CGY |
| Aldridge, Melvin | DB | 7 | 1 (1997) | OTT |
| Anderson, Dwight | DB | 15 | 1 (2007) | CGY, MTL, SSK, TOR |
| Anderson, Jerry | DB | 17 | 2 (1980–1981) | |
| Armstrong, Bill | DB | 5 | 2 (1977–1978) | |
| Atogwe, Imokhai | DB | 9 | 2 (2005–2006) | EDM, SSK |
| Bailey, Alvin | DB | 7 | 2 (1987–1988) | |
| Barker, Dylan | DB | 35 | 3 (2008–2010) | |
| Barnes, Kevin | DB | 1 | 1 (2013) | |
| Battle, Jemonte | DB | 10 | 2 (2004–2005) | |
| Bayne, Chris | DB | 10 | 1 (2003) | |
| Bennett, Paul | DB | 56 | 4 (1984–1987) | TOR, WPG |
| Berry, Aaron | DB | 2 | 1 (2017) | TOR |
| Bess, Gerald | DB | 52 | 6 (1981–1986) | OTT |
| Beswick, Marc | DB, LB | 97 | 6 (2009–2014) | WPG |
| Beveridge, Sandy | DB | 105 | 8 (2003–2010) | |
| Billups, Terry | DB | 10 | 1 (2001) | |
| Blackmon, Dante | DB | 3 | 1 (2017) | |
| Bovair, Dan | DB | 19 | 2 (1977–1978) | TOR |
| Bowen, Orlando | DB | 16 | 1 (2003) | TOR |
| Bowman, Don | DB | 28 | 2 (1977–1978) | WPG |
| Bradley, Jykine | DB | 58 | 6 (2005–2010) | EDM |
| Breaux, Delvin | CB, DB | 49 | 4 (2013–2014, 2018–2019) | |
| Brenner, Al | DB | 58 | 4 (1971–1974) | OTT, WPG |
| Brooks, Cariel | DB, LB | 45 | 3 (2017–2019) | |
| Brooks, Derrius | DB | 3 | 1 (2016) | CGY, SSK |
| Brooks, Kevin | DB | 10 | 1 (2000) | |
| Brown, Charles | DB | 7 | 1 (1969) | |
| Brown, Jeff | DB | 4 | 1 (1998) | |
| Brown, Raymond | DB | 7 | 1 (2013) | |
| Browne, Less | DB | 71 | 5 (1984–1988) | BC, OTT, WPG |
| Brune, Larry | DB | 11 | 2 (1976–1977) | OTT |
| Bucknor, Matt | DB | 27 | 2 (2012–2013) | BC, CGY, WPG |
| Burton, Maurice | DB | 1 | 1 (1981) | MTL |
| Butler, Craig | DB, S | 34 | 4 (2014–2017) | SSK |
| Butler, Duane | DB | 33 | 2 (2001–2002) | MTL |
| Calhoun, Charlie | DB | 1 | 1 (1964) | |
| Campbell, Brock | DB | 6 | 1 (2012) | |
| Campbell, Tommy | DB | 26 | 2 (1974–1975) | SSK |
| Carnell, Maurice | DB | 1 | 1 (2019) | |
| Carter, Eric | DB | 62 | 4 (1994–1995, 1997–1998) | BC, WPG |
| Carter, Jalil | CB | 4 | 1 (2015) | TOR |
| Carter, M.L. | DB | 1 | 1 (1982) | |
| Cartwright, Rico | CB, WR | 13 | 2 (1991–1992) | BC, SSK |
| Clare, Lou | DB, LB | 72 | 6 (1973–1975, 1979–1981) | MTL, SSK |
| Clark, Matt | DB | 3 | 2 (2006–2007) | |
| Clark, Ray | DB | 16 | 1 (1979) | EDM, WPG |
| Clarke, Andre | DB | 1 | 1 (2013) | |
| Clarke, Dave | DB | 14 | 1 (1972) | |
| Clarkson, Frantz | DB | 20 | 2 (2003–2004) | EDM, MTL, OTT |
| Cobb, Keith | DB | 3 | 1 (1999) | |
| Cody, Tay | DB | 32 | 3 (2005–2007) | EDM |
| Coe, Michael | DB | 3 | 1 (2014) | |
| Cohee, Dick | DB, HB | 39 | 5 (1964–1968) | MTL, OTT, SSK |
| Colclough, Ricardo | DB | 8 | 2 (2012–2013) | EDM, TOR |
| Collins, Milt | DB | 1 | 1 (2011) | CGY, SSK |
| Cook, Lewis | DB | 16 | 1 (1976) | MTL, SSK, TOR |
| Cooper, Fred | DB | 3 | 1 (1975) | |
| Cooper, Mariel | DB | 10 | 2 (2017–2018) | |
| Cox, Renard | DB | 49 | 4 (2004–2007) | |
| Crespina, Keita | DB | 1 | 1 (1995) | TOR |
| Daly, Mike | CB, DB | 87 | 6 (2014–2019) | |
| Davis, Chris | CB, DB | 14 | 2 (2016–2017) | |
| Davis, Emanuel | DB, DHB, S | 62 | 5 (2013–2017) | CGY |
| Davis, Ethan | DB | 2 | 1 (2017) | MTL |
| Davis, Tyree | DB | 10 | 1 (2003) | CGY, MTL, TOR |
| Dawson, Bobby | DB, HB, QB | 76 | 7 (1953–1959) | |
| Dawson, Bobby | DB | 67 | 5 (1990–1994) | MPH, OTT |
| Delgardo, Sir James Jr. | DB | 8 | 1 (2007) | |
| De Marchi, Bryan | DB | 8 | 1 (1970) | |
| Dennis, Jerome | DB | 20 | 2 (2010–2011) | BC |
| DeRatt, Jimmy Jr. | DB | 7 | 1 (1976) | TOR |
| Dombrowski, Ken | DB | 3 | 1 (1977) | CGY |
| Donnelly, Brian | DB | 7 | 1 (1974) | BC, SSK |
| Dorsey, Larry | DB | 7 | 1 (1979) | |
| Dosant, Al | DB | 16 | 2 (1979–1980) | MTL, OTT, SSK, TOR |
| Doughlin, Tristan | DB | 2 | 1 (2017) | SSK |
| Douglas, Elroy | DB | 4 | 1 (2016) | |
| Eaglin, Greg | DB | 31 | 3 (1993–1994, 1996) | CGY, TOR |
| Easley, Dave | DB, QB | 41 | 4 (1973–1976) | BC, EDM |
| Echols, Mike | DB | 2 | 1 (2006) | |
| Eckstein, Dan | DB | 5 | 1 (1969) | |
| Edem, Mike | DB | 4 | 1 (2015) | BC, MTL, SSK |
| Ellis, Dominique | DHB, LB | 23 | 2 (2016–2017) | MTL |
| Ervin, Corris | DB | 47 | 4 (1991–1994) | BAL, SHR, TOR, WPG |
| Evans, Neil | DB | 6 | 1 (1983) | OTT |
| Evans, Randall | DB | 1 | 1 (2018) | OTT |
| Falconer, Doug | DB | 3 | 1 (1976) | CGY, MTL, OTT, SSK, TOR |
| Fernandez, Sam | DB | 13 | 1 (1962) | |
| Fields, Howard | DB | 133 | 8 (1981–1988) | CGY |
| Finch, Lonnie III | DB | 8 | 1 (1993) | BC |
| Finlay, Barry | DB | 16 | 1 (1977) | TOR |
| Fisher, Steve Jr. | DB | 33 | 2 (2002–2003) | WPG |
| Fitzhugh, Shannon | DB | 1 | 1 (2007) | |
| Flagel, Scott | DB | 26 | 2 (1988–1989) | CGY, OTT, WPG |
| Francis, Daniel | DB | 6 | 1 (2011) | SSK |
| Frederick, Terrence | DB | 2 | 1 (2017) | WPG |
| Gaines, Kevin | DB | 4 | 1 (1996) | |
| Gainey, Ed | CB, DHB, LB | 22 | 2 (2014–2015) | MTL, SSK |
| Gauthier, Phillip | DB | 21 | 2 (2006–2007) | MTL |
| Gelley, Steve | DB | 20 | 2 (1976–1977) | MTL, OTT, SSK, WPG |
| Gerhart, Tommy | DB | 18 | 1 (1996) | EDM, SA, SAC |
| Glasper, Ryan | DB | 18 | 2 (2007–2008) | |
| Glavic, Sasha | DB | 27 | 3 (2007–2009) | |
| Goldston, Ralph | DB, HB | 116 | 9 (1956–1964) | MTL |
| Gordon, Denman “Sonny” | DB | 33 | 2 (1989–1990) | SSK |
| Gordon, Lawrence | DB | 55 | 4 (2006–2009) | EDM |
| Gordon, Scott | DB | 4 | 1 (2006) | EDM, SSK |
| Goss, Jason | DB | 35 | 3 (2004–2006) | EDM |
| Graham, Randy | DB | 48 | 3 (1978–1980) | SSK |
| Grant, Donnohue | DB | 16 | 2 (1988–1989) | TOR, WPG |
| Green, John | DB | 2 | 1 (2018) | |
| Grevious, Arnold | DB | 14 | 1 (1988) | |
| Grier, Derek | DB | 56 | 4 (1995–1998) | BC |
| Hamilton, Brandon | DB | 53 | 3 (2001–2003) | BC, EDM, SHR, WPG |
| Hamilton, Marshall | DB | 4 | 1 (1984) | CGY, SSK |
| Hansen, Barrie | DB | 42 | 3 (1967–1969) | BC, MTL, WPG |
| Harden, Michael | DB | 7 | 1 (2007) | |
| Harper, Nick | DB | 18 | 1 (2000) | |
| Harris, Dominique | DB | 3 | 1 (2012) | |
| Harris, Erik | DB, LB | 45 | 3 (2013–2015) | |
| Harris, Jim | DB | 1 | 1 (1977) | BC, CGY, WPG |
| Haugabrook, Sidney | DB | 5 | 1 (2005) | |
| Heath, Rodney | DB | 14 | 1 (2004) | |
| Henderson, Hazen | DB | 16 | 1 (1982) | |
| Henderson, Zac | DB | 26 | 2 (1978–1979) | TOR |
| Henley, Garney | DB, HB, WR | 216 | 16 (1960–1975) | |
| Hennig, Roger | DB | 65 | 4 (1992–1995) | BC |
| Henry, Tommy | DB | 8 | 1 (1999) | EDM, OTT, SAC, SSK, TOR |
| Herbert, Shane | DB | 2 | 1 (2016) | SSK, TOR |
| Heyward, Will | DB | 14 | 1 (2010) | |
| Hicks, Harold | DB | 1 | 1 (1989) | |
| Hill, Will | DB | 5 | 1 (2017) | |
| Hinds, Ryan | DB | 41 | 4 (2010–2013) | EDM |
| Hitchcock, Rob | DB, LB | 200 | 12 (1995–2006) | EDM |
| Hmiel, Steve | DB, HB, LB | 36 | 5 (1960, 1963–1966) | |
| Hobbs, Arthur | DB | 13 | 1 (2013) | |
| Hood, Jonathan | DB, LB | 34 | 3 (2010–2012) | TOR |
| Horton, Jeff | DB | 2 | 1 (1996) | WPG |
| Hyland, David | DB | 2 | 1 (2011) | BC |
| Ivory, Clifford | DB | 36 | 2 (2000–2001) | TOR |
| Jackson, Tim | DB | 44 | 3 (1991–1993) | TOR |
| James, Shannon | DB | 12 | 1 (2010) | CGY |
| Jauch, Jim | DB | 22 | 2 (1992–1993) | CGY, EDM |
| Jensen, Craig | DB | 4 | 1 (1977) | |
| Johnson, Josh | DB | 9 | 1 (2018) | BC, EDM, OTT |
| Jordan, Stephen | DB | 36 | 2 (1989–1990) | EDM |
| Justin, Airabin | DB | 30 | 3 (2004–2006) | EDM, SSK |
| Kaiser, Jason | DB | 10 | 2 (1996–1997) | |
| Kanneh, Abdul | DB | 7 | 1 (2017) | OTT, TOR |
| Karikari, Richard | DB | 18 | 1 (2007) | CGY, MTL |
| Kates, Jim Jr. | DB | 1 | 1 (1971) | |
| Kelson, Derrick | DB | 8 | 2 (1992–1993) | |
| King, Neil | DB | 41 | 3 (2013–2015) | EDM |
| Kitts, Doug | DB | 3 | 1 (1976) | |
| Knowlton, Markeith | DB, LB | 83 | 6 (2008–2013) | BC |
| Knox, Bill | DB | 4 | 1 (1978) | |
| Kordic, Nick | DB | 15 | 1 (2008) | WPG |
| Kornegay, Tad | DB | 32 | 2 (2005–2006) | BC, CGY, SSK |
| Krawczyk, John | DB | 1 | 1 (1969) | |
| Krouse, Bob | DB, LB | 174 | 13 (1963–1975) | |
| Kruspe, John | DB | 16 | 1 (1975) | MTL, OTT |
| Kuklo, Joe | DB | 7 | 1 (1982) | BC, MTL |
| Lacy, Ryan | DB | 1 | 1 (2013) | |
| Lamb, Mack | DB | 10 | 1 (1970) | BC |
| Lane, Dave | DB | 1 | 1 (1975) | |
| Lane, Greg | DB | 5 | 1 (1995) | |
| Langa, Jay | DB, LB | 62 | 5 (2015–2019) | |
| Lankster, Ellis | DB | 1 | 1 (2010) | |
| Law, Mike | DB | 2 | 1 (1967) | EDM, OTT, WPG |
| Lawson, Jerry | DB | 4 | 1 (1969) | |
| Lee, Terrance | DB | 3 | 1 (2011) | |
| Lee, Travis | DB | 6 | 1 (2016) | |
| Lehne, Terry | DB, LB | 61 | 6 (1983–1988) | MTL, OTT, TOR |
| Leonard, Richard | DB | 49 | 3 (2017–2019) | |
| Lewis, Garry Jr. | DB | 19 | 2 (1995–1996) | OTT |
| Lewis, Will | DB | 13 | 1 (1989) | MTL, OTT, WPG |
| Likely, William III | DB | 3 | 1 (2019) | TOR |
| Lofton, David | DB | 4 | 1 (2007) | |
| Loria, Frank | DB | 2 | 1 (1969) | |
| Love, Reggie | DB | 11 | 1 (1998) | WPG |
| Lyn, Keondrick | DB | 2 | 1 (2017) | BC |
| Mallett, Jason | DB | 6 | 1 (1998) | SSK, WPG |
| Manning, Sean | DB | 9 | 1 (2008) | CGY |
| Martin, Chris | DB | 30 | 3 (2004–2006) | |
| Mathis, Dedric | DB | 76 | 5 (2001–2005) | |
| Mays, Jermaine | DB | 0 | 1 (2008) | TOR |
| McCollough, Evan | DB | 14 | 1 (2013) | TOR |
| McCurdy, Brian | DB | 13 | 1 (1995) | OTT, TOR |
| McIntyre, Mike | DB, LB | 44 | 3 (1982–1984) | OTT |
| McKay, Paul | DB | 22 | 3 (1970–1972) | CGY |
| McMillian, Alfonzo | DB | 2 | 1 (1983) | MTL |
| Means, Loyce | DB | 6 | 1 (2011) | |
| Meeks, Ron | DB | 17 | 2 (1977–1978) | OTT, TOR |
| Miller, Seth | DB | 3 | 1 (1971) | |
| Mills, Tommy | DB | 2 | 1 (1978) | SSK |
| Mitchell, Tevin | DB | 2 | 1 (2019) | |
| Montagano, Dave | DB | 16 | 1 (1976) | EDM, SSK, WPG |
| Mossman, Dave | DB | 2 | 1 (1990) | |
| Munford, Chris | DB | 7 | 1 (1989) | SSK, TOR |
| Murillo, Armando | DB | 11 | 1 (2012) | TOR |
| Murray, Rico | CB, DB, DHB, LB | 68 | 5 (2013–2016, 2019) | EDM, OTT, TOR |
| Mutobola, Harold | DB | 2 | 1 (2013) | |
| Nedd, Jason | DB | 23 | 2 (2007–2008) | EDM |
| Nelms, Mike | DB | 2 | 1 (1977) | OTT |
| Nielsen, Emil | DB | 23 | 2 (1980–1981) | SSK |
| Noble, Morris | DB | 7 | 1 (1975) | EDM |
| Odegard, Don | DB | 15 | 1 (1994) | MPH, TOR |
| Odiase, Osagie | DB | 7 | 1 (2017) | CGY |
| Overton, Bill | DB | 3 | 1 (1969) | |
| Page, Cleshawn | CB, DB | 4 | 2 (2015–2016) | |
| Page, Ted | DB, HB, LB | 83 | 6 (1965–1970) | EDM, MTL |
| Palango, Ernie | DB | 12 | 1 (1975) | |
| Parisotto, Nicholas | DB | 8 | 1 (2018) | |
| Parker, Arnold Jr. | DB | 9 | 1 (2006) | |
| Parker, Eurosius | DB | 8 | 1 (1999) | |
| Parker, Kerry | DB | 8 | 1 (1987) | BC, TOR |
| Parks, Terrance | DB | 2 | 1 (2013) | |
| Patrick, James | DB | 3 | 1 (2013) | SSK |
| Paul, Leroy | DB | 45 | 3 (1980–1982) | OTT, SSK, TOR |
| Perez, Greg “Gig” | DB | 6 | 1 (1971) | CGY, SSK |
| Phillips, Emmerson | DB | 6 | 1 (2003) | |
| Phillips, Jey | DB | 3 | 1 (1996) | |
| Pitts, Montavis | DB | 1 | 1 (2007) | |
| Plummer, Chad | DB | 9 | 1 (2003) | TOR, WPG |
| Pointer, Quinton | CB | 7 | 1 (2016) | |
| Porter, Lewis | DB | 97 | 7 (1971–1977) | |
| Prater, Shino | DB | 7 | 1 (1999) | |
| Ragazzo, Vito | DB, E | 27 | 2 (1953–1954) | |
| Ray, Craig | DB | 7 | 1 (2012) | |
| Redell, Bill | DB | 28 | 2 (1967–1968) | CGY, EDM |
| Reid, Lamont | DB | 8 | 1 (2009) | |
| Rhoades, Elton | DB | 1 | 1 (1995) | |
| Ribbins, Pete | DB | 4 | 1 (1973) | EDM, WPG |
| Richardson, Bob | DB | 44 | 3 (1972–1974) | SSK |
| Richardson, Bob | DB | 24 | 2 (1967–1968) | |
| Riopelle, Rene | DB | 8 | 2 (1963, 1966) | MTL |
| Roberts, Michael | DB | 17 | 2 (2007–2008) | WPG |
| Robinson, Don | DB | 36 | 2 (1995–1996) | LV, WPG |
| Robinson, Jermaine | DB, LB, S | 4 | 1 (2016) | MTL, OTT |
| Robinson, Junior | DB | 9 | 2 (1986, 1990) | BC, EDM, OTT, SSK, WPG |
| Robinson, Rontarius | DB | 18 | 1 (2008) | SSK |
| Roche, Tom | DB | 2 | 1 (1978) | |
| Rockford, Jim | DB | 53 | 5 (1986–1990) | EDM, TOR |
| Rogers, James | CB, DB | 4 | 2 (2013–2014) | |
| Rogers, Justin | DB | 6 | 1 (2017) | |
| Rogers, Sam Jr. | DB | 35 | 3 (1995–1997) | |
| Rolle, Jumal | DB | 35 | 2 (2018–2019) | |
| Romans, Jermaine | DB | 2 | 1 (2002) | |
| Rosamonda, Nick | DB | 1 | 1 (2013) | OTT, TOR |
| Rose, Donovan | DB | 13 | 1 (1985) | TOR, WPG |
| Roundtree, Alphonso Jr. | DB | 9 | 1 (2005) | MTL, OTT, TOR |
| Royal, Rickey | DB | 48 | 4 (1991–1994) | |
| Ruffin, Aaron | DB | 9 | 1 (1997) | CGY, SSK |
| Rwabukamba, Chris | DB | 19 | 2 (2011–2012) | BC, EDM |
| Rysavy, Dallas | DB | 3 | 1 (1996) | OTT, SSK |
| Salazar, Floyd | DB | 15 | 1 (1990) | TOR |
| Sampson, Darryl | DB | 9 | 1 (1996) | WPG |
| Sanders, Antwoine | DB | 7 | 1 (2005) | |
| Sauls, Kirby “Mac” | DB | 5 | 1 (1970) | |
| Saunders, Troy | DB | 52 | 4 (2001–2004) | |
| Sears, Johnny Jr. | DHB | 8 | 2 (2015–2016) | TOR, WPG |
| Sermons, Brandon | CB, LB | 7 | 1 (2016) | OTT |
| Shaw, David | DB | 106 | 8 (1975–1982) | WPG |
| Shaw, Gary | DB | 14 | 1 (1977) | |
| Shaw, Rick | DB | 14 | 1 (1972) | CGY, WPG |
| Shaw, Wayne | DB | 55 | 4 (2004–2007) | MTL, TOR |
| Shelling, Chris | DB | 82 | 6 (1998–2003) | |
| Shields, Lance | DB | 64 | 5 (1986–1990) | OTT |
| Shivers, Jason | DB | 26 | 2 (2010–2011) | TOR |
| Siganos, Mike | DB | 7 | 1 (1978) | |
| Simmons, King | DB | 1 | 1 (1988) | |
| Skopelianos, Chris | DB | 4 | 1 (1976) | CGY, MTL |
| Smith, Adrion | DB | 14 | 1 (1994) | MPH, TOR |
| Smith, Donald | DB | 9 | 1 (2000) | MPH, TOR, WPG |
| Smith, Mario | DB | 4 | 2 (1998–1999) | SSK |
| Smith, Bo | DB | 56 | 5 (2008–2012) | WPG |
| Spencer, Marcus | DB, LB | 43 | 3 (2002–2004) | |
| Stanberry, Keith | DB | 1 | 1 (1987) | |
| Steinauer, Orlondo | DB, RB | 51 | 3 (1997–1999) | OTT, TOR |
| Stephen, Courtney | DB, S | 96 | 6 (2013–2018) | CGY |
| Sternberg, Gerry | DB | 22 | 2 (1971–1972) | MTL, TOR |
| Stewart, Brandon | DHB, LB | 36 | 2 (2014–2015) | BC, CGY, MTL, WPG |
| Stipe, Dave | DB | 3 | 2 (2004–2005) | |
| Storey, Bob | DB | 28 | 2 (1967–1968) | MTL |
| Streeter, Mark | DB | 62 | 5 (1983–1987) | TOR, WPG |
| Sutherin, Don | DB, HB, K | 86 | 8 (1958, 1960–1966) | OTT, TOR |
| Sutton, Mickey | DB | 1 | 1 (1983) | |
| Thomas, Carlos | DB | 21 | 2 (2011–2012) | SSK |
| Thomas, Ike | DB | 15 | 2 (1978–1979) | TOR |
| Thompson, Chris | DB | 36 | 2 (2008–2009) | EDM |
| Tiller, Tony | DB | 10 | 1 (2007) | BC, CGY |
| Tisdale, Geoff | CB, DB | 63 | 5 (2008–2010, 2012, 2016) | CGY, MTL, SSK |
| Treftlin, Jeff | DB | 4 | 1 (1987) | EDM, MTL, SSK, WPG |
| Turenne, Woodny | DB | 2 | 1 (2011) | SSK |
| Unamba, Don | DB, LB | 29 | 2 (2017–2018) | EDM, MTL, SSK, WPG |
| Urias, Jerry | DB | 8 | 1 (2000) | |
| Van Burkleo, Bill | DB | 10 | 1 (1972) | CGY, OTT, TOR, WPG |
| Vaughn, Cassius | CB | 9 | 1 (2016) | TOR |
| Vaughn, Gerald | DB | 68 | 5 (1997–2001) | CGY, OTT, WPG |
| Walker, Merv | DB | 5 | 1 (1983) | CGY, TOR, WPG |
| Waller, Trayvon | DB | 2 | 1 (2003) | TOR |
| Walters, Kyle | DB | 102 | 7 (1997–2003) | |
| Washington, Demond | DB | 7 | 2 (2016–2017) | WPG |
| Washington, Donald | DB | 5 | 1 (2015) | TOR |
| Wayte, Bill | DB | 28 | 2 (1965–1966) | MTL |
| Webb, Dee | DB | 30 | 3 (2011–2013) | CGY, TOR |
| White, Victor | DB | 1 | 1 (2004) | |
| Wilhite, Kenny | DB | 12 | 1 (1997) | OTT, SA, SAC |
| Wilkerson, Gary | DB | 68 | 5 (1990–1994) | BAL, EDM |
| Wilkinson, Ryan | DB | 7 | 1 (2001) | |
| Williams, Cody | DB | 1 | 1 (2009) | |
| Williams, Frankie | DB | 31 | 2 (2018–2019) | |
| Williams, John | DB | 68 | 6 (1969–1974) | CGY, EDM, TOR |
| Williams, Mike | DB | 3 | 1 (1978) | TOR |
| Williams, Taly | DB | 3 | 1 (1995) | TOR |
| Wiseman, Todd | DB | 72 | 4 (1991–1994) | BC, TOR |
| Wladichuk, Ray | DB | 16 | 2 (2010–2011) | |
| Woods, Billy | DB | 1 | 1 (1969) | MTL |
| Woods, Harold | DB | 49 | 4 (1979–1982) | MTL, SSK, TOR |
| Woodward, Rod | DB | 4 | 1 (1978) | CGY, MTL, OTT |
| Wright, Felix | DB | 30 | 3 (1982–1984) | |
| Wright, Terry | DB, LB | 54 | 4 (1991–1994) | |
| Wysocki, Pete | DB | 4 | 1 (1971) | SSK, TOR |
| Young, Brett | DB | 12 | 1 (1996) | BC, OTT |
| Young, Kourtney | DB | 9 | 1 (2003) | |
| Young, Marcell | DB | 23 | 2 (2011–2012) | BC, EDM |
| Young, Mark | DB | 10 | 2 (1983–1984) | MTL |
| Young, Preston | DB | 16 | 1 (1981) | MTL, SSK, TOR |
| Young, Sam | DB | 10 | 1 (2006) | BC, CGY, WPG |
| Zemaitis, Alan | DB | 1 | 1 (2008) | |
| Zuger, Joe | DB, P, QB | 124 | 10 (1962–1971) | |
| Secondary player count: 336 | ||||