REDBLACKS receiver Greg Ellingson has signed a contract extension that will keep him in the Nation’s Capital for the next two seasons, the club announced Friday.
The signing ensures that another key piece of the REDBLACKS Grey Cup-winning offence will be back in the fold as they look to defend their title in a year in which Ottawa will play host to the championship game.
“Greg is an integral part of our offence and we’re very pleased to have a player of his caliber, experience and character in the REDBLACKS organization for another two years,” said REDBLACKS GM Marcel Desjardins. “Trevor and Greg have a good relationship and this continuity will only benefit our offence.”
Happy to have Greg Ellingson @Gelliman82 back with the @REDBLACKS for 2 more years.
— Marcel Desjardins (@REDBLACKSGM) February 10, 2017
After signing with Ottawa following the REDBLACKS’ inaugural 2014 season, Ellingson quickly endeared himself to RNation as one of four receivers on the roster to hit at least 1,000 yards in 2015. His fan base only grew when Ellingson hauled down the now-legendary 93-yard game-winning touchdown pass in the 2015 East Final to send the REDBLACKS to their first Grey Cup.
This past year, Ellingson finished with 1,260 yards and four touchdowns, surpassing the 1,000-yard mark for the second-straight year that ended in a Grey Cup Championship – the first of Ellingson’s career in his fourth straight trip to the Grey Cup.
Ottawa’s latest signing comes with CFL Free Agency set to open February 14.
