Mike Filer (born May 6, 1990) is a former

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offensive lineman. He played CIS football with the

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from 2008 to 2011.

University career

Filer committed to Mount Allison University in the spring of 2008, and by the third week of the regular season, was starting at right guard as a true freshman for the

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. He went on to become known as one of the greatest offensive linemen in school history, winning the team's Lineman of the Year award twice, being named a conference all-star twice, and in 2010 receiving second-team All-Canadian honours. In 2013, Filer was named to the Sackville Tribune-Post's All-Time All-Star squad at offensive line.

Professional career

Calgary Stampeders

Filer was drafted 31st overall by the

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in the

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. He attended training camp with the team and was released by the Stampeders on June 23, 2012.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Filer was signed as a

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by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on August 12, 2012. He dressed in his first professional game on October 12, 2012 in a match against the

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. He dressed in four games as a backup in 2012 and for ten more in 2013. He became a regular starter in

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as he played and started in 14 games that year, including his first career start on July 31, 2014 in a game against the

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. Filer also played and started in his first Grey Cup game that year as the Tiger-Cats lost the

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to the

. Filer became the regular starter for the Tiger-Cats at

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through to the 2019 season. He started his second Grey Cup championship game, but the Tiger-Cats again lost in the

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. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the

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and became a free agent on February 9, 2021. He re-signed with the Tiger-Cats on May 28, 2021. He was placed on the suspended list on July 14, 2021. He announced his retirement five days later.

References

External links

Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Filer, Mike 1990 births Living people Canadian football offensive linemen Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Mount Allison Mounties football players Players of Canadian football from Ontario Sportspeople from Brantford