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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.

Geno Lewis Signs Extension with RedBlacks Through 2027

January 15, 2026 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced today that the football club has signed American receiver Geno Lewis to a contract extension through the 2027 season. Lewis was slated to become a free agent following the upcoming season. "Geno is a player who I've enjoyed watching from afar for a long time," said Ryan Dinwiddie, Head Coach and General Manager of the Ottawa REDBLACKS. "I'm excited for the opportunity to get to work with him and we're thrilled to have him in Ottawa through the 2027 season." Lewis played all 18 ga... Full Story

RedBlacks Release Defensive Back Pickett

January 13, 2026 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced today that the football club has released defensive back Adarius Pickett. "After discussions with his agent, we have decided to release Adarius to allow him to pursue free agency," said Shawn Burke, Vice President of Football Operations of the Ottawa REDBLACKS. "We would like to thank Adarius for his contributions to our club over the past two seasons both on and off the field. We wish him all the best moving forward." Pickett suited up in 31 games over his two seasons with the R... Full Story

RedBlacks Re-Sign Defensive Lineman Michael Wakefield

January 9, 2026 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced today that the football club has re-signed American defensive lineman Michael Wakefield to a one-year deal. The 6'0, 260-pound native of Valdosta, Georgia, suited up in all 18 games for the REDBLACKS last season, registering 24 defensive tackles, including one tackle for loss, three quarterback sacks and one pass knockdown. Wakefield has played 120 games over his eight seasons in the CFL with the REDBLACKS (2017-19, 23-25) and Montreal Alouettes, registering 186 defensive tackles, 3... Full Story

RedBlacks Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

January 8, 2026 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS and Head Coach and General Manager Ryan Dinwiddie revealed today, the club's coaching staff for the upcoming season, including three returning coaches from last season's staff. "We're extremely excited about the group we've assembled," said Ryan Dinwiddie, Head Coach and General Manager of the Ottawa REDBLACKS. "There's a tremendous amount of experience on this staff, with coaches who have won at a high level and understand what it takes to be successful in this league. We've also been intent... Full Story

• Geno Lewis Signs Extension with RedBlacks Through 2027 - January 15, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Release Defensive Back Pickett - January 13, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Re-Sign Defensive Lineman Michael Wakefield - January 9, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - January 8, 2026
  
• RedBlacks Re-Sign Defensive Back Amari Henderson - December 30, 2025
  
• RedBlacks Re-Sign Defensive Back Adrian Frye for Two Years - December 29, 2025
  
• RedBlacks Acquire Nyles Morgan in Trade with Elks - December 27, 2025
  
• RedBlacks Make Two Additions to Club's Medical Staff - December 18, 2025
  
• RedBlacks Re-Sign Most Outstanding Lineman Dino Boyd - December 15, 2025
  
• RedBlacks 2026 Schedule Showcases a New Era in RNation - December 9, 2025
  
• RedBlacks Re-Sign National Linebacker Lucas Cormier - December 8, 2025
  
• RedBlacks Re-Sign National Linebacker James Peter - December 5, 2025
  
• RedBlacks Ink Eight - December 4, 2025
  
• RedBlacks Bring Back Running Back Adeboboye on Two-Year Deal - December 3, 2025
  
• RedBlacks Announce Signings - December 2, 2025
  
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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
  

• VIDEO: SEE YOU LATERRRR #cfl #cflfootball - CFL YouTube (January 18)
  
• VIDEO: The Ottawa RedBlacks Took this ALL THE WAY Home #cfl #cflfootball - CFL YouTube (January 17)
  
• VIDEO: Was this a "Perfectly Thrown Ball"? #cfl #cflfootball - CFL YouTube (January 16)
  
• How Bob Dyce went from worst to first after Redblacks fired him - CFL Ottawa Sun (January 15)
  
• Redblacks release veteran linebacker Pickett - CFL Ottawa Citizen (January 14)
  
• VIDEO: Top 5 Ottawa RedBlacks Plays from 2025 - CFL YouTube (January 13)
  
• Who will be Ottawa Redblacks' starting QB? Hint: Initials are S.Q. - CFL Ottawa Citizen (January 13)
  
• - CFL Honolulu Star-Advertiser (January 10)
  
• Jeff Reinebold takes on new role with Ottawa Redblacks - CFL Winnipeg Sun (January 9)
  
• Ottawa Redblacks re-shape coaching staff - CFL Ottawa Citizen (January 9)
  
• Veteran coach Jeff Reinebold returns to CFL as Ottawa's special-teams co-ordinator - CFL Toronto Star (January 8)
  
• Veteran quarterback Matthew Shiltz retires from CFL - CFL 3 DownNation (December 31)
  
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