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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
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
April 16, 2026 - OTTAWA - 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 300 of 347 field goal attempts (86.5%) with a career long of 56 yards while also registering 140 of 151 convert attempts (92.7%).
"As an organization we would like to thank Lewis for everything he brought to our football club both on and off the field" said Vice President of Football Operations Shawn Burke. "He accompli... Full Story
April 15, 2026 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transactions today:
RELEASED:
AMER- DB- C.J. Coldon
NAT- LB- Zachary Philion... Full Story
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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 StoryMore Ottawa RedBlacks stories below
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 StoryRedBlacks Release Lewis Ward
April 16, 2026 - OTTAWA - 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 300 of 347 field goal attempts (86.5%) with a career long of 56 yards while also registering 140 of 151 convert attempts (92.7%).
"As an organization we would like to thank Lewis for everything he brought to our football club both on and off the field" said Vice President of Football Operations Shawn Burke. "He accompli... Full StoryRedBlacks Transactions April 15
April 15, 2026 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transactions today:
RELEASED:
AMER- DB- C.J. Coldon
NAT- LB- Zachary Philion... Full StoryOttawa RedBlacks News
- 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
- RedBlacks Sign American Quarterback Jake Maier - February 11, 2026
- RedBlacks Add National Defensive Back Scott Hutter - February 10, 2026
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| 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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Ottawa RedBlacks Headlines
- 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)
- Official: Ottawa Redblacks make Greg Bell highest-paid American running back in CFL - CFL 3DownNation (February 11)
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