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5 REDBLACKS who impressed at the CFL National Combine

March 21, 2025 | Frankie Benvenuti
The 2025 CFL National Combine is set to kick off on Friday, with nearly 75 players poised to turn some heads and boost their draft stock with impressive performances. Over the years, a number of ...

Peter Godber bringing good football, big heart to Ottawa

March 18, 2025 | Frankie Benvenuti
It has been a long time since offensive lineman Peter Godber played so close to home. Born in Toronto, he made frequent trips to Arnprior, just outside Ottawa, to see family. In 2013, he moved to ...

Ottawa’s Jo-Anne Polak an integral pillar for women in sport

March 8, 2025 | Frankie Benvenuti
In 1988, history was made in Ottawa: Jo-Anne Polak was named the General Manager of the Ottawa Rough Riders, becoming the first female executive in CFL history, and the first General Manager of a ...

REDBLACKS helping build better future with mentorship program

March 6, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS are often thought of for their performance on the football field, but the reality is that they’re so much more than that.   Since 2021, the REDBLACKS — through the OSEG ...

REDBLACKS transactions: March 6, 2025

March 6, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transactions, today: SIGNED: American receiver Sam Schnee HEIGHT: 5-10 | WEIGHT: 191 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 2000-04-01 HOMETOWN: Dubuque, Iowa | SCHOOL: ...

REDBLACKS feeling good about their winter dealings

March 5, 2025 | Frankie Benvenuti
No one ever wins a Grey Cup in February, but you can certainly put yourself in a good position to have a chance down the road. Around the CFL landscape, the consensus is that the Ottawa REDBLACKS ...

REDBLACKS to hold 2025 Training Camp at Queen’s University

February 27, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS will be heading to Queen’s University in Kingston as the site of their 2025 Training Camp. This will be the first time in REDBLACKS history that the team’s ...

REDBLACKS transactions: February 24, 2025

February 24, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transactions, today: SIGNED: Global offensive lineman Isaac Moore HEIGHT: 6-6 | WEIGHT: 299 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 1998-02-25 HOMETOWN: Orebro, Sweden ...

Geno Lewis looking to raise the roof and a Grey Cup with REDBLACKS

February 24, 2025 | Frankie Benvenuti
It’s finally official, Geno Lewis is an Ottawa REDBLACK. On February 12th, the receiver’s signing became real, but it has been a long time in the making. Fans first heard reports about a week ago ...

REDBLACKS sign American linebacker Ayinde “Ace” Eley

February 24, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have signed American linebacker Ayinde “Ace” Eley to a one-year contract. The 26-year-old Eley was the B.C. Lions’ Most Outstanding Rookie nominee in 2024, ...

Stanback keen to prove doubters wrong, elevate REDBLACKS in 2025

February 19, 2025 | Frankie Benvenuti
Since breaking into the CFL in 2018, running back William Stanback has been leaving opponents black and blue with his bruising style, and this season, he’ll be bringing that to the Ottawa ...

REDBLACKS re-sign Global linebacker Tyron Vrede

February 18, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have re-signed Global linebacker Tyron Vrede to a one-year deal. A product of Amsterdam, the 28-year-old Vrede appeared in nine games for the REDBLACKS in 2024, making 19 ...

Original REDBLACK Nigel Romick re-signs for 2025

February 18, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
The longest-tenured member of the Ottawa REDBLACKS is back for 2025, as National defensive lineman Nigel Romick has agreed to a one-year deal. “Nigel has been a pillar of our team for over ten ...

REDBLACKS extend fullback Anthony Gosselin through 2026

February 13, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
“The Goose” won’t be migrating away from TD Place any time soon, as the Ottawa REDBLACKS have extended National fullback Anthony Gosselin through 2026. The 32-year-old was set ...

REDBLACKS sign three-time All-CFL receiver Eugene Lewis

February 12, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
One of the Canadian Football League’s premier pass catchers is coming to the nation’s capital, as the Ottawa REDBLACKS have inked three-time All-CFL receiver Eugene Lewis to a ...

REDBLACKS ink American defensive lineman Christian Albright

February 11, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have signed American defensive lineman Christian Albright to a one-year contract. Albright, 25, appeared in four games for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024, recording ...

REDBLACKS sign veteran quarterback Matt Shiltz

February 11, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have secured the services of quarterback Matt Shiltz, signing the American to a one-year contract. “Matt is a veteran quarterback whose experience will add to our ...

REDBLACKS sign defensive backs Tunde Adeleke, Nafees Lyon, Amari Henderson

February 11, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have signed one-year deals with three defensive backs; inking National and Carleton Ravens alumnus Tunde Adeleke, alongside Americans Nafees Lyon and Amari ...

REDBLACKS ink two-year deal with National offensive lineman Peter Godber

February 11, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have added another Canadian to their offensive line, signing National Peter Godber to a two-year deal. “Peter is a consistent starter in our league, who will add a ...

REDBLACKS sign American defensive back Robert Priester

February 10, 2025 | Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have made another addition to their secondary ahead of tomorrow’s opening of free agency, signing American defensive back Robert Priester to a one-year deal. The ...
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