Jarrett Payton joins IFL's Chicago Slaughter

Former Hurricanes RB Jarrett Payton has signed to play with the Chicago Slaughter of the Indoor Football League.

Payton will wear his father's familiar #34 jersey when the Slaughter begins Indoor Football League play on February 27th for coach Steve McMichael, a former teammate of Payton's father Walter with the Chicago Bears.

The Slaughter recently joined the now 26 team IFL after leaving the Continental Indoor Football League after last season.

Payton last played for the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL after stints with the Tennessee Titans of the NFL, the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe and the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL.

Jarrett Payton released by Argos

Jarrett Payton, seen here with the 'Canes in 2003 against FSU, asked for and was granted his release yesterday from the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

Payton commented, "This decision hasn't been easy, but most decisions in life aren't. It’s one that required careful thought and, in the end, I needed to take care of family first. I don't see this as an end as much as a new beginning for me and my family. I still have a true love for football - that will never go away. I needed to move on from here. The Argos are a great organization with a great group of players and coaches. They have all the pieces here to be successful but it will take time. If everyone is patient then I know good things will happen and I wish the team the very best of luck for the rest of the season."