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The Ottawa RedBlacks are an outdoor football team. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, they are a member of the Canadian Football League.

RedBlacks Announce Signings

April 22, 2026 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transactions today: 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 Valley State University (2022-24), where he was named GLIAC Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2024 and was named first-team All-GLIAC in 2024 and 2023 while earning second-team honours in 2022. The Grand Rapids, Michigan, native began his collegiate c... Full Story

RedBlacks Acquire Luiji Vilain in Trade with Argos

April 21, 2026 - 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 Vilain. "Any time you have the opportunity to add a player of this calibre, it's something you jump at," said Ryan Dinwiddie, Head Coach and General Manager of the Ottawa REDBLACKS. "Luiji is a high-level talent who fits the identity we want to build on the field. On top of that, him being a national player who can perform at a high level ad... Full Story

RedBlacks Announce Transactions April 20

April 20, 2026 - OTTAWA - 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, PA | SCHOOL: William & Mary Barnes played in 47 games over six seasons at William & Mary (2019-24), registering 214 total tackles, two tackles for loss, nine interceptions, 24 passes defended and four forced fumbles. The Jeannette, Pennsylvania native earned Second Team All-CAA honours in 2024, after posting career highs in tackle... Full Story

RedBlacks Sign National Kicker Brett Lauther

April 17, 2026 - 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, NS | SCHOOL: Saint Mary's Lauther has played in 118 games over eight seasons in the CFL with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2018-25) and Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2013). The Truro, Nova Scotia, native appeared in 16 games for the Riders last season, converting 39 of his 54 field goal attempts (72.2%), with a long from 59 yards, while also... Full Story

• RedBlacks Announce Signings - April 22, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Acquire Luiji Vilain in Trade with Argos - April 21, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Announce Transactions April 20 - April 20, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Sign National Kicker Brett Lauther - April 17, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Release Lewis Ward - April 16, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Transactions April 15 - April 15, 2026
  
• Lorenzo Mauldin Signs One-Day Contract to Retire with RedBlacks - March 19, 2026
  
• Bralon Addison Signs One-Day Contract to Retire with RedBlacks - March 11, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Return to Ottawa for Training Camp in 2026 - March 10, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Announce Transactions February 19 - February 19, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Add Offensive Line Duo Martez Ivey and Gregor MacKellar - February 18, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Sign Four to Offence - February 13, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Sign Two - February 12, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Add National Linebacker Michael Brodrique - February 11, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Ink National Linebacker A.J. Allen - February 11, 2026
  
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Ottawa RedBlacks quarterback Caleb Evans
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League: Canadian Football League
Home: Ottawa, Ontario
Class: Outdoor
Website: Ottawa RedBlacks site
Schedule: Full Ottawa RedBlacks Schedule
Statistics: Full Ottawa RedBlacks Statistics

Fri., Oct 24	L	Ottawa 15 at Hamilton 35	Final
Sat., Oct 18	L	Montreal 39 at Ottawa 28	Final
Mon., Oct 13	L	Ottawa 10 at Montreal 30	Final
Fri., Oct 3	L	Saskatchewan 20 at Ottawa 13	Final
Sat., Sep 20	L	Winnipeg 26 at Ottawa 18	Final
Fri., Sep 12	L	Ottawa 27 at B.C. 38	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Ottawa RedBlacks:

• Atletico Ottawa (CPL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) - Gatineau, Quebec
  
• Ottawa 67's (OHL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Ottawa Black Bears (NLL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Ottawa BlackJacks (CEBL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Ottawa Charge (PWHL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Ottawa Rapid FC (NSL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Ottawa Titans (FL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  

• What will Ottawa Redblacks do with CFL's first pick? - CFL Ottawa Citizen (April 23)
  
• Former Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther signs with Redblacks - CFL Regina Leader-Post (April 18)
  
• Ottawa Redblacks sign former Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther - CFL 3DownNation (April 17)
  
• Ottawa Redblacks release kicker Lewis Ward - CFL Ottawa Citizen (April 17)
  
• Disrespected to highest-paid: Habakkuk Baldonado resets CFL standard for Global players with record - CFL 3DownNation (April 12)
  
• Ottawa Redblacks open to trading No. 1 pick in 2026 CFL Draft - CFL 3DownNation (March 25)
  
• A.J. Allen details 'difficult' departure from Saskatchewan, why he signed with Ottawa - CFL 3DownNation (February 28)
  
• Ryan Dinwiddie, Redblacks been very busy in CFL free agency - CFL Toronto Star (February 24)
  
• Ottawa Redblacks embrace change, dive into CFL free agency to overhaul roster - CFL 3DownNation (February 16)
  
• VIDEO: STANBACK ON THE CLOCK#cfl #cflfootball - CFL YouTube (February 12)
  
• Ottawa Redblacks sign Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen, American quarterback Jake Maier - CFL Hamilton Spectator (February 11)
  
• Official: Ottawa Redblacks make Jake Maier highest-paid backup QB in CFL - CFL 3DownNation (February 11)
  
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