CFL Rosters Taking Shape Across the League
Ottawa RedBlacks supporters keeping a close eye on the CFL landscape this off-season have another transaction to note: the BC Lions have added defensive back Coldon to bolster their secondary, according to TSN.
While Coldon heads to the West Division, the move is a reminder that all nine CFL teams are actively shaping their rosters as the league gears up for another season — and that includes Ottawa's own squad at TD Place.
Why RedBlacks Fans Should Pay Attention
The RedBlacks and Lions don't share a division, but CFL cross-divisional play means Ottawa will face West opponents during the regular season. A stronger BC secondary is exactly the kind of matchup Ottawa's quarterbacks and receivers will have to prepare for when the schedule takes them out west.
Defensive backs are among the most in-demand positions in the CFL, where the wider field and three-down game open up the passing game considerably more than in the NFL. Teams that can lock down opposing receivers with quality DB depth often control games in the fourth quarter — something the Lions clearly have in mind with this addition.
Ottawa's Own Roster Watch
The RedBlacks have been similarly busy working on depth and personnel ahead of training camp. For a franchise that has been focused on building a competitive roster, monitoring how rival teams are upgrading their defences matters — Ottawa's offence will need to be sharp to move the ball against improved secondaries league-wide.
RedBlacks fans in Ottawa will want to follow how the team responds in the coming weeks as the rest of the CFL rounds out rosters. Every signing across the league shifts the competitive balance heading into the season.
CFL Season on the Horizon
With transactions picking up pace, the CFL regular season is firmly in sight. For Ottawa residents who fill TD Place on game nights, there's plenty to watch between now and kickoff — including how the RedBlacks' own front office answers moves like the one BC made with Coldon.
Stay tuned to ottown.ca for continued RedBlacks coverage as the 2025 CFL season approaches.
Source: TSN via Google News
