Category Archives: Transactions

Just one day following Paul LaPolice’s signing in Ottawa, the team makes a move on former NFL and AAF running back Akeem Hunt

Yesterday, the Ottawa Redblacks and Paul LaPolice were full of smiles after announcing a three year deal they had agreed on. They might have had a celebration at yesterdays press conference, but it didn’t stop them from getting to work toay. Following yesterday’s announcement, Marcel Desjardins and the Redblacks front office agreed to sign AkeemContinue reading “Just one day following Paul LaPolice’s signing in Ottawa, the team makes a move on former NFL and AAF running back Akeem Hunt”

Is Paul LaPolice the next Redblacks head coach? Who will be the OC? Coaching carousel coming to an end soon, Ward and Leone among Redblacks trying out in NFL

In 2019, the Ottawa Redblacks were faced by a season they’d never see coming. After going 11-7 the previous season, and starting 2-0, they were shot in the foot. Following their wins over both Calgary and Saskatchewan, the Redblacks won just one more game in the duration of the season. During the time Campbell spentContinue reading “Is Paul LaPolice the next Redblacks head coach? Who will be the OC? Coaching carousel coming to an end soon, Ward and Leone among Redblacks trying out in NFL”

Second week without Redblacks football, what to look forward to this off-season

The Redblacks season may have ended on November 1st after the last regular season game against Montreal, but as Redblacks fans the season should never end. Throughout the calendar year, there are so many things to keep tabs on as football fans, and for Redblacks fans, we’ve been extra busy keeping tabs on the team’sContinue reading “Second week without Redblacks football, what to look forward to this off-season”

Redblacks and Rick Campbell part ways going into 2020 season

In 2014, hope was given to football fans in the Ottawa area as the CFL was back in Ottawa with the Ottawa Redblacks. To lead the new team was coach Rick Campbell, son of all-time great CFL coach Hugh Campbell who won 10 grey cups as a player and a coach. Not only was RickContinue reading “Redblacks and Rick Campbell part ways going into 2020 season”

Former Redblack Diontae Spencer to return punts Monday night for the Denver Broncos of the NFL

After the CFL season ended last year, there was a solid group of CFL players going for workouts with NFL teams. Diontae Spencer was one of the CFL players trying to make the transition down south. The former Redblacks receiver had two straight seasons where he gained over 2,500 all-purpose yards in Ottawa. Those yardsContinue reading “Former Redblack Diontae Spencer to return punts Monday night for the Denver Broncos of the NFL”

REDBLACKS and CFL reveal negotiation list

The CFL has a system, where if a team likes a player that has NFL potential, or already is in the NFL, you would have to get his “rights” before being able to sign him. For example, Lucky Whitehead of Winnipeg. He played 3 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and was later released by theContinue reading “REDBLACKS and CFL reveal negotiation list”

Redblacks sign Logan, cut Thomas Jr. as they prepare for Hamilton

The Redblacks remain in the headlines this week with a few transactions. The addition The Redblacks announced the signing of 38 year old running back Stefan Logan. Logan has spent 8 seasons in the CFL and 5 seasons in the NFL splitting time with the Miami Dolphins, B.C Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, Montreal AlouettesContinue reading “Redblacks sign Logan, cut Thomas Jr. as they prepare for Hamilton”