The
2011
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Toronto Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts (officially the Toronto Argonaut Football Club and colloquially known as the Argos) are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL), based in Toronto, Ontario ...
season was the 54th season for the team in the
Canadian Football League
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and their 139th season overall. The Argonauts were eliminated from playoff contention on October 10, 2011 and failed to make a second straight playoff appearance, finishing 4th place in the East Division with a 6–12 record.
Offseason
CFL draft
The
2011 CFL Draft
The 2011 CFL Draft took place on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 12:30 PM ET on TSN. 47 players were chosen from among eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA. The Toronto Argonauts, ...
took place on Sunday, May 8, 2011. After trading their first round pick to
Winnipeg
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for
Steven Jyles
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, the Argonauts went into draft day without that pick. However, thanks to a trade with the
Roughriders
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, Toronto selected
offensive lineman
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Tyler Holmes
Tyler Holmes (born July 24, 1988) is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Tuls ...
with the seventh overall pick, by only giving up a second and a fourth pick. Overall, the Argonauts had seven selections in the draft.
Preseason
Regular season
Season standings
Season schedule
Win
Loss
Tie
Roster
Coaching staff
Awards and records
Milestones
References
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