REDBLACKS sign 2026 first overall pick Giordano Vaccaro
The REDBLACKS announced the following transaction today:
SIGNED:
National offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro
HEIGHT: 6-3 | WEIGHT: 315 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 2003-08-26
HOMETOWN: Winnipeg, ...
REDBLACKS add a pair of specialists in 2026 CFL Global Draft
The Ottawa REDBLACKS selected a pair of specialists in Wednesday’s 2026 CFL Global Draft, including South African Aidan Laros from the University of Kentucky and Paul Geelen from the Netherlands ...
REDBLACKS targeted specific type of players in 2026 Canadian Draft
The Ottawa REDBLACKS went looking for “dogs” in Tuesday’s CFL Draft.
Adding players with a bit of snarl and physicality in their game fits into the kind of attitude and culture ...
REDBLACKS select seven players in 2026 CFL Canadian Draft
First round (#1) —OL Giordano Vaccaro (Purdue)
Vaccaro finished his collegiate career at Purdue where he suited up in all 12 games for the Boilermakers last season. Prior to heading to the NCAA, ...
REDBLACKS fell in love with first overall pick Vaccaro
It wasn’t as if the Ottawa REDBLACKS just decided they liked Giordano Vaccaro in the days and weeks leading into the CFL Draft.
They fell in love with the 6-foot-3, 315-pound offensive ...
REDBLACKS select offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro with first overall pick in 2026 CFL draft
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have selected Winnipeg native Giordano Vaccaro with the first overall selection in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft.
“We’re excited to welcome Giordano to the REDBLACKS ...
Coming in ’27: A CFL season built for summer long weekends; CFL and CFLPA champion a new era of playoff football
Season kicks off Victoria Day Weekend; expanded postseason features eight playoff games across three rounds leading to the Grey Cup championship.
REDBLACKS sign Luiji Vilain to three-year contract
The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced today that the football club has signed national defensive lineman Luiji Vilain to a three-year contract.
Vilain, 28, was acquired by the REDBLACKS last week in a ...
Original REDBLACK Nigel Romick announces retirement
REDBLACKS national defensive lineman Nigel Romick, who was an original player with the franchise, has announced his retirement from professional football.
“Thank you RNation! Forever indebted to ...
REDBLACKS transactions April 23
The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transactions today:
SIGNED:
American defensive back Gavin Holmes
HEIGHT: 5-11 | WEIGHT: 180 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 2001-10-14
HOMETOWN: New Orleans, ...
REDBLACKS transactions April 22
SIGNED:
American offensive lineman Gabe Brown
HEIGHT: 6-4 | WEIGHT: 320 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 2002-09-24
HOMETOWN: Grand Rapids, MI | SCHOOL: Grand Valley State
Brown played three seasons at Grand ...
REDBLACKS acquire Luiji Vilain in trade with Argos
OTTAWA – The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced today that the football club has finalized a trade with the Toronto Argonauts, acquiring the playing rights to national defensive lineman Luiji ...
REDBLACKS transactions April 20
The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transactions today:
American defensive back Marcus Barnes
HEIGHT: 6-3 | WEIGHT: 190 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 2000-12-22
HOMETOWN: Jeannette, ...
REDBLACKS sign national kicker Brett Lauther
OTTAWA – The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transaction today:
SIGNED:
National kicker Brett Lauther
HEIGHT: 6-0 | WEIGHT: 195 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 1990-11-04
HOMETOWN: Truro, ...
REDBLACKS release Lewis Ward
The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced today that the football club has released national kicker Lewis Ward.
Ward saw action in 117 games over his seven seasons with the REDBLACKS (2018-25), converting ...
REDBLACKS transactions April 15
OTTAWA – The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transactions today:
RELEASED:
AMER—DB— C.J. Coldon
NAT—LB—Zachary Philion
OTTAWA – Le ROUGE et NOIR d’Ottawa a effectué les ...
Optimism Returns to Nation’s Capital as REDBLACKS Gear Up for 2026
With a busy off-season nearing an end, it’s full steam ahead for the Ottawa REDBLACKS with the opening of training camp just around the corner.
There’s one big item remaining on their ...
Award-Winning sportswriter Tim Baines to contribute to REDBLACKS content this season
REDBLACKS fans will see a familiar face when they tune into the team’s site for content this season as veteran Ottawa sportswriter Tim Baines will be contributing throughout the ...
All-Decade defensive lineman Lorenzo Mauldin retires with REDBLACKS
The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced today that All-Decade defensive lineman Lorenzo Mauldin has signed a one-day contract with the club to officially retire with the REDBLACKS.
Mauldin played 67 games ...
Bralon Addison signs one-day contract to retire with the REDBLACKS
OTTAWA – The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced today that receiver Bralon Addison has signed a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of the REDBLACKS.
Addison played 32 games over his ...
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