Throughout this long CFL off-season there have been a number of different themes that can be found in the Ottawa Redblacks’ decisions and transactions. One theme has been the will to improve following a 3-15 season in 2019 but more specifically to improve on the defensive side of the ball. In the 3-15 season inContinue reading “Ottawa Redblacks add another defensive end to the mix, sign Nigerian born Praise Martin-Oguike”
Category Archives: Transactions
A look in at the Ottawa Redblacks off-season moves: which newcomers will make the biggest impact in the future?
After making it to 3 Grey Cups in a three year span, the Ottawa Redblacks hit rock bottom. Going 3-15 and falling to last place in the CFL in 2019 the Redblacks knew they had to improve their team if they wanted to get to another Grey Cup in the near future. Shortly after theContinue reading “A look in at the Ottawa Redblacks off-season moves: which newcomers will make the biggest impact in the future?”
Taking a look at the Ottawa Redblacks negotiation list, could any players on the list make a jump to the team?
The CFL has a negotiations list. A list of up to 45 players, some are free agents, on NFL rosters or even NFL draft prospects who’s rights are owned by said team. Over the years, a number of players have been signed from negotiations lists, one being Redblacks’ corner Randall Evans. The CFL’s rules aroundContinue reading “Taking a look at the Ottawa Redblacks negotiation list, could any players on the list make a jump to the team?”
Who remains un-drafted/signed after the NFL draft? Will anyone take the CFL route? If so, who?
This CFL off-season has been very different due to the on-going spread of the coronavirus. The coronavirus (Covid-19) has forced a lot of things to be different this year, such as the draft, training camps, season games, and as we look more into it the Grey Cup will look different as well. Eventhough a lotContinue reading “Who remains un-drafted/signed after the NFL draft? Will anyone take the CFL route? If so, who?”
Ottawa Redblacks add to their Canadian defensive back group, signs former Stampeder Dagogo Maxwell
Over the past couple seasons the Ottawa Redblacks have been able to go out and get a group of Canadian defensive players, on Wednesday they were able to add to their Canadian class. By signing defensive back Dagogo Maxwell, the Redblacks defensive backfield has Canadians, Dagogo Maxwell, Antoine Pruneau, Justin Howell, JP Bolduc, Nate Hamlin,Continue reading “Ottawa Redblacks add to their Canadian defensive back group, signs former Stampeder Dagogo Maxwell”
Ottawa Redblacks sign former Alouettes offensive lineman Na’Ty Rodgers to a one-year deal
After a quiet couple of weeks following the CFL Draft on April 30th, the Ottawa Redblacks have put themselves back into the news column. While the world stays in lock down during these tough times, the Redblacks front office led by GM Marcel Desjardins are making sure their roster is set for when the seasonContinue reading “Ottawa Redblacks sign former Alouettes offensive lineman Na’Ty Rodgers to a one-year deal”
Ottawa Redblacks take trio of Laval players in 2020 CFL Draft
As the Ottawa Redblacks and the rest of the world look to flatten the curve and help stop the spread of the coronavirus there has been a lot going on in the CFL. Out of all that’s happened, Thursday night’s CFL Draft is one of the biggest moments of the Redblacks’ off-season. Coming off aContinue reading “Ottawa Redblacks take trio of Laval players in 2020 CFL Draft”
Breaking down the CFL draft and it’s unique territorial selections: who can the Redblacks draft with their 19th overall pick?
In the 2020 CFL draft the Ottawa Redblacks have the opportunity to select an Ottawa native with their first ever territorial selection. The CFL agreed on installing these selections last year where it was tested by both the Toronto Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes. When asked about it last year commissioner Ambrosie mentioned, “At the sameContinue reading “Breaking down the CFL draft and it’s unique territorial selections: who can the Redblacks draft with their 19th overall pick?”
Lil’ Z’s scout sheet; who will the Ottawa Redblacks draft in the 2020 CFL draft?
This off-season, the Ottawa Redblacks have done a fantastic job of staying busy, signing players and bringing in a new coaching staff are two major things to bounce back from a 3-15 season, but the team isn’t done working. The offices may be closed due to the corona-virus, but the teams front office personnel continuesContinue reading “Lil’ Z’s scout sheet; who will the Ottawa Redblacks draft in the 2020 CFL draft?”
Ottawa Redblacks sign former Hamilton Tiger-Cats and XFL receiver Jalen Saunders
Going through this years off-season it was questioned many times if the Redblacks would attack their receiving core. Coming off a 3-15 season in 2019 where they only had one receiver go over 1,000 yards many would’ve thought they needed to bring in a big name receiver. With Derel Walker still available 2 months afterContinue reading “Ottawa Redblacks sign former Hamilton Tiger-Cats and XFL receiver Jalen Saunders”
