RedBlacks Re-Sign American Linebacker Gary Johnson Jr.

Published on January 30, 2024 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Ottawa RedBlacks News Release

OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced, today, that they have signed American linebacker Gary Johnson Jr. to a one-year contract extension.

Johnson, 31, appeared in 11 games with the REDBLACKS during the 2023 season, and was a standout contributor on special teams. The Douglas, Alabama native recorded eight tackles, as well as a forced fumble in Week 9 at Saskatchewan.

A product of the Texas Longhorns, Johnson played his first season for the REDBLACKS, last year, after a stint with the Roughriders from 2019 to 2022.

Canadian Football League Stories from January 30, 2024

• Montreal Alouettes Sign "Smoke" Monday; Lwal Uguak off to the NFL - Montreal Alouettes
• Belgian Freight Train Debaillie Remains with Lions - B.C. Lions
• Riders Sign Auburn Linebacker Zakoby McClain - Saskatchewan Roughriders
• Tiger-Cats Sign Three Americans - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
• RedBlacks Re-Sign American Linebacker Gary Johnson Jr. - Ottawa RedBlacks
• Lions Sign Former Green Bay Edge Rusher Tipa Galeai - B.C. Lions
• Josh Woods Staying in Lions' Den with Two-Year Extension - B.C. Lions
• Montreal Alouettes Release William Stanback - Montreal Alouettes
• Anthony Lanier II Back for More Sacks with the Riders - Saskatchewan Roughriders

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Ottawa RedBlacks Stories

• RedBlacks Sign Three Among Roster Moves
• RedBlacks Shuffle Roster
• RedBlacks Fan Fest this Saturday at TD Place
• RedBlacks Sign QB Barnes, Pare Roster
• RedBlacks Sign QB Duggan