Last off-season, during CFL Free Agency, the Ottawa Redblacks were very active and a lot changed in the nation’s capital. From the front office itself, with the general manager hiring of Shawn Burke, all the way down to the signings of big time players like Jeremiah Masoli, Jaelon Acklin and Lorenzo Mauldin, the Redblacks veryContinue reading “Less than two months until CFLFA, what has to be done in Ottawa before the market opens”
Category Archives: Free Agent
“One door closed, but another opportunity opened for me.” Katley Joseph commits to University of Saskatchewan
On Saturday June 25th 2022 Ottawa’s Katley Joseph made a life changing decision. One that will be recognized nationwide. One that sends him across the country, and most importantly, one that will benefit him for years to come. Joseph’s big decision was to commit to the University of Saskatchewan. Now, as a football player thatContinue reading ““One door closed, but another opportunity opened for me.” Katley Joseph commits to University of Saskatchewan”
Ottawa Redblacks make an early free agency splash; CFLFA officially open on Tuesday
There has been a large number of transactions coming out of the CFL over the last couple of days. Sure, the moves have come across the entire league, and all 9 teams have been active this off-season but the majority of news has come out of the nation’s capital with the Ottawa Redblacks. Coming offContinue reading “Ottawa Redblacks make an early free agency splash; CFLFA officially open on Tuesday”
Ottawa Redblacks kickoff return specialist and offensive weapon DeVonte Dedmon signs with NFL’s Miami Dolphins
On Wednesday, the NFL’s Miami Dolphins worked out DeVonte Dedmon, a kickoff return specialist and offensive weapon from the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks. The workout was one of 6 he had in the NFL over the last couple of months, including those with the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars and Los AngelesContinue reading “Ottawa Redblacks kickoff return specialist and offensive weapon DeVonte Dedmon signs with NFL’s Miami Dolphins”
Veteran defensive back Jonathan Rose released by Edmonton Elks; time for a return to the capital
After bringing in both Chris Jones and Geroy Simon to lead their front office, it was announced that the CFL’s Edmonton Elks released twelve players to kickoff their off-season. On the list of now free agents was defensive back Jonathan Rose. Rose is coming off of a season in 2021 which he played in 13Continue reading “Veteran defensive back Jonathan Rose released by Edmonton Elks; time for a return to the capital”
Looking back at the Ottawa Redblacks 2021 CFL season; who led the passing attack?
The 2021 CFL season didn’t quite go as planned for the Ottawa Redblacks. Going into the season, the Redblacks, like every other team in the CFL had all eyes on playing the Grey Cup in Hamilton on December 12th. Instead, they went 3 and 11 and will not play again until the 2022 CFL season,Continue reading “Looking back at the Ottawa Redblacks 2021 CFL season; who led the passing attack?”
Redblacks continue to lock up Bob Dyce’s special teams unit; key contributor Shaheed Salmon re-signs alongside Norman and Texada
The Ottawa Redblacks have made their mark on special teams over the last few seasons. Special teams co-ordinator Bob Dyce has done a tremendous job working with the players that the front office brings to him, and has been doing so since he got the gig in 2016. Dyce started working with the Redblacks whenContinue reading “Redblacks continue to lock up Bob Dyce’s special teams unit; key contributor Shaheed Salmon re-signs alongside Norman and Texada”
Bruce Thompson, Dreamathon release “Free Odell” t-shirts in link with Cleveland Browns hold out
After the 2021 NFL trade deadline passed on Tuesday, November 2nd at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, a falling out between pro bowl receiver Odell Beckham Jr and the Cleveland Browns began. The 28 year old wide out has played in 6 of the Browns’ 8 games this NFL season, catching 17 passes for 232Continue reading “Bruce Thompson, Dreamathon release “Free Odell” t-shirts in link with Cleveland Browns hold out”
“I play with a lot of passion.” Free agent James Harden wants to bring passion to a professional football team
Right now, the CFL is two weeks into their 2021 regular season and the NFL is two weeks into their 2021 pre-season. Over 75 players are found on each of the 32 NFL rosters and close to 60 are on the 9 CFL teams’ rosters but one player that is found unemployed during this timeContinue reading ““I play with a lot of passion.” Free agent James Harden wants to bring passion to a professional football team”
Bryan Beasley and his staff at the Cajun All-Star Bowl are beyond excited to give “the golden ticket” to NFL and CFL draft prospects next February
Typically when you think of senior all-star games at the University level the Reese’s Senior Bowl, the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and maybe the East-West Shrine Game but after the first of many this up coming February, the Cajun All-Star Bowl will soon be in those conversations. The Cajun All-Star Bowl, which was founded by BryanContinue reading “Bryan Beasley and his staff at the Cajun All-Star Bowl are beyond excited to give “the golden ticket” to NFL and CFL draft prospects next February”