Ottawa RedBlacks Making Moves This Offseason
Ottawa RedBlacks fans are keeping a close eye on the team's offseason activity, and the latest episode of the 3DownNation podcast delivered a handful of storylines worth tracking heading into the 2026 CFL season.
The biggest local headline: the RedBlacks are making a change at kicker. Special teams can be the difference-maker in a CFL season — games are regularly decided by a single field goal or a critical convert — so any shift at that position carries real weight for a franchise still building toward a Grey Cup return. Ottawa's kicking situation will be one to watch as training camp approaches and competition heats up.
Ajou Ajou Suspension
Also drawing attention across the league is the suspension of Ajou Ajou, the dynamic wide receiver who had spent time with multiple CFL clubs. While Ajou Ajou isn't currently on Ottawa's roster, the news ripples through the entire league and affects how teams plan their receiver depth. CFL suspensions are always a reminder of how quickly the landscape can shift for any franchise — including the RedBlacks, who are always in the market for talented receivers to complement their offence.
The circumstances of the suspension were discussed in depth on 3DownNation's podcast, highlighting the league's ongoing efforts to enforce player conduct standards across all clubs.
Taylor Elgersma Heads to Winnipeg
Another notable transaction: Taylor Elgersma has signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Elgersma is the kind of versatile player that contending CFL teams covet, and his move to Winnipeg — perennially one of the league's strongest organizations — is a sign that the Blue Bombers are again positioning themselves as Grey Cup favourites.
For Ottawa, moves like this are a reminder of the arms race happening across the league. The RedBlacks' front office will need to continue making smart signings and developing homegrown talent if they want to compete with the Bombers and other powerhouses in 2026.
What It All Means for Ottawa
The RedBlacks have been on a steady rebuild path, and each offseason move — whether it's their own transactions or shifts elsewhere in the league — helps shape the competitive landscape they'll face come July. Ottawa fans know better than most how quickly a CFL roster can turn: the right kicker, a healthy receiving corps, and strong quarterback play can take a team from fringe contender to Grey Cup participant in a single season.
Keep an eye on the RedBlacks' depth chart as minicamp and training camp dates get closer. With a kicker competition brewing and the rest of the CFL making moves, there's plenty of reason for optimism — and plenty of reason to stay tuned.
Source: 3DownNation podcast, via Google News RSS
