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December 18, 2020

REDBLACKS re-sign trio of Canadians

The Ottawa REDBLACKS have re-signed defensive back Justin Howell, wide receiver Marco Dubois and fullback Anthony Gosselin to a one-year contract extension, the club announced today.

Justin Howell, Canadian Defensive Back
Howell, a former Carleton University standout, has been with the REDBLACKS since 2018, taking on an expanded role during the 2019 season. The Bradford, Ontario native, has played 27 games with the REDBLACKS since entering the CFL and has accumulated 21 defensive tackles and 16 tackles on special teams in the span.
  • HEIGHT: 5-11 | WEIGHT: 199 lbs| BIRTHDAY: 12/4/1993
    HOMETOWN: Bradford, ON | SCHOOL: Carleton

Marco Dubois, Canadian Wide Receiver
Wide receiver Marco Dubois was the 13th overall pick in the 2018 CFL draft and he joined the REDBLACKS following a univeristy career with Laval. In 35 regular season games, he has seven receptions for 45 yards while also featuring on special teams, recording six tackles. Dubois scored his first career touchdown in the 2018 East Final. 
  • HEIGHT: 6-4 | WEIGHT: 217 lbs| BIRTHDAY1995-06-05
    HOMETOWN: Lasalle, QC | SCHOOL: Laval
Anthony Gosselin, Canadian Fullback
Selected by the REDBLACKS in the 2nd round, 18th overall, in the 2017 CFL Draft, Gosselin played 29 games with Ottawa since joining the team, following his university career at Sherbrooke. He ran the fastest 40-yard time for any running back or fullback at the CFL combine 4.73 seconds.