Martell Mallett

Martell Mallett (born May 13, 1986) is a Canadian football running back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the BC Lions as a street free agent in 2009. He played college football at Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Mallett has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants.

BC Lions
On September 4, 2009, in a home game against the Montreal Alouettes, Mallett rushed for a franchise record 213 yards. He rushed for 1240 yards during the 2009 season and was a Western All-Star.

On November 26, 2009, Mallett was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie of the Year.

First stint with Eagles
Mallett was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on January 19, 2010. He was waived on July 31, 2010. He was re-signed on August 1. He was waived again on September 3, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 5. He was released from the practice squad on September 21.

Cleveland Browns
Mallett was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on September 28, 2010. He was released on November 23, 2010.

Second stint with Eagles
Mallett was re-signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad on January 5, 2011. His practice squad contract expired after the conclusion of the season.

New York Giants
Mallett was signed to a future contract by the New York Giants on January 11, 2011. On August 1, he was waived/injured by the Giants and after clearing waivers, was placed on injured reserve. He was released from injured reserve with an injury settlement on August 25.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Mallett returned to the CFL by signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on January 30, 2012. On June 6, 2012, Mallett tore his Achilles tendon during training camp. He is expected to undergo surgery with 48 hours of his injury, and is not expected to be playing in the 2012 season.