Stamps Add Two to Practice Roster
CFL Calgary Stampeders

Stamps Add Two to Practice Roster

Published on June 18, 2025 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


The Calgary Stampeders have added American offensive lineman William Barnes and American linebacker Morice Blackwell Jr. to their practice roster.

In another roster move, the Stampeders have placed receiver Reggie Begelton on the six-game injury list.

William Barnes

#61

Offensive lineman

College: North Carolina

Height: 6.04

Weight: 339

Born: Sept. 28, 1999

Birthplace: Apopka, FL

American

Barnes was originally signed by the Stampeders in January and attended last month's training camp, seeing action in both pre-season games. He previously had National Football League auditions with the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants and also spent time with the United Football League's DC Defenders.

In college, Barnes played 59 games and made 21 starts over six years at North Carolina. In his senior season with the Tar Heels, he appeared in 12 games and made eight starts on an offensive line that helped the Tar Heels average an Atlantic Coast Conference-leading 299.2 passing yards per game and paved the way for running back Omarion Hampton to rush for 1,504 yards.

During his time at North Carolina, Barnes made starts at left tackle, right tackle, left guard and right guard.

Morice Blackwell Jr.

#45

Linebacker

College: Texas

Height: 6.01

Weight: 218

Born: Dec. 31, 2002

Birthplace: Fort Worth, TX

American

The University of Texas product last month attended NFL mini-camps with the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers.

At Texas, Blackwell played 48 games and made four starts over four seasons and saw duty both as a linebacker and a defensive back. He accumulated 64 career tackles for the Longhorns including four tackles for loss, one fumble recovery and one blocked punt.

Check out the Calgary Stampeders Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Canadian Football League Stories from June 18, 2025


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.

OurSports Central