The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Friday the team has re-signed national offensive lineman Mike Filer to a new contract.

Filer is the team's current longest-serving member, having been with the Tiger-Cats since the 2012 season. The 31-year-old will return to Hamilton for his ninth season and 10th year.

Filer has appeared in 112 games with 95 starts at centre in the regular season for the Tiger-Cats. He has also started nine playoff games, including the 102nd and 107th Grey Cup.