History of the 3rd overall pick in the CFL Draft
Officially, the CFL Draft — or its various forms under different names – has been an annual tradition since 1953, with 72 drafts taking place in that time.
Formats have changed, and today, ...
The Dru Brown story – Part 3: a professional
… Continued from Part 2
It only took Dru Brown 45 minutes to sign a contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after his pro day at Oklahoma State, making his professional football dreams come ...
Greg Ellingson retires as a REDBLACK
Putting a bow on a Canadian Football League career that spanned over 10 seasons, former All-CFL receiver Greg Ellingson is officially retiring as a member of the team with which he enjoyed the ...
The Dru Brown story – Part 2: the path less travelled
… Continued from Part 1
The College of San Mateo boasts an impressive list of alumni, including Ryan Boschetti, Bill Walsh, Julian Edelman and perhaps most famously, John Madden. Now, Dru Brown’s ...
Cranston bids farewell to football
For the past six seasons, Ty Cranston has been a fixture on special teams for both the Ottawa REDBLACKS and Montreal Alouettes, but on Friday, he chose to hang up the spikes, announcing that he’s ...
The Dru Brown story – Part 1: football dreams
Since before he can remember, Ottawa REDBLACKS quarterback Dru Brown always had a football in his hand.
His father, Dave, played linebacker for the Washington State Cougars, and passed his love ...
REDBLACKS extend Head Coach Bob Dyce through 2026
After leading the Ottawa REDBLACKS back to the CFL Playoffs with a franchise-best home record last season, Head Coach Bob Dyce has signed an extension with the team, keeping him in the ...
Middle man: Jovan Santos-Knox seeing the vision in Ottawa
Jovan Santos-Knox can’t hold back his excitement for the 2025 season with the Ottawa REDBLACKS.
All throughout the offseason, he monitored the moves General Manager Shawn Burke was making, hoping ...
5 REDBLACKS who impressed at the CFL National Combine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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