Sims, who threw for 3,487 yards and 28 touchdowns last season for Nick Saban after playing behind AJ McCarron in previous seasons, signed a three-year deal with the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts on Wednesday.
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Sims had post-draft tryouts with the Packers at quarterback and Redskins as a running back, but left both franchises without a deal.
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He’s the second high-profile former SEC standout to sign with the CFL in recent days; Michael Sam joined the Montreal Alouettes last week.
