The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced several key transactions, signing American defensive backs Dishon McNary, Kalon Gervin, and Jordan Jones while releasing Jaquan Amos, D.J. Stirgus, Dillon Thomas, and receiver Mike Harley.

By the Numbers
  • Dishon McNary: 31 solo tackles, 3.5 TFL, 10 pass break-ups at Central Michigan (2019-2021).
  • Kalon Gervin: 28 solo tackles, 8 pass breakups at Kansas (2022-2023).
  • Jordan Jones: 54 solo tackles, 30 pass break-ups, 8 INTs at Rhode Island (2020-2022).
State of Play
  • McNary joins after a Grey Cup win with Montreal Alouettes last season.
  • Gervin arrives after recent minicamp participation with Green Bay Packers.
  • Jones comes from a stint with Toronto Argonauts and preseason snaps with LA Rams.
What's Next

The REDBLACKS will integrate the new signings into their defensive schemes, focusing on maximizing their collegiate and professional experiences. Monitoring their performances in the upcoming training camps and preseason games will be crucial.

Bottom Line

These transactions indicate a strategic overhaul of the REDBLACKS defense, with promising new talents poised to strengthen their roster heading into the next season.