By: Ottawa REDBLACKS
Photo: Scott Grant
OTTAWA – The Ottawa REDBLACKS of the Canadian Football League have extended the contracts by two years for the following players:
- international defensive lineman Jonathan Williams
- national offensive lineman J’Micheal Deane
- international running back Chevon Walker
The team also announced the extension of one year for the following players:
- international quarterback Thomas DeMarco
- national defensive lineman Zack Evans
- national defensive lineman Justin Capicciotti
The REDBLACKS have also signed the following players and added them to the practice roster:
- international cornerback Chris L. Rucker (6-2, 200, Michigan State)
- international safety Richard Spencer (6-2, 215, Texas-El Paso)
- international cornerback Abdul Kanneh (5-10, 180, New Mexico Highlands)
- international wide receiver Khalil Paden (6-2, 180, Northern Arizona)
The REDBLACKS have also announced the release of international linebacker T.J. Hill.
“I’d like to thank TJ for his contributions to the REDBLACKS. He’s a true professional and we wish him the best in his future endevours,” said REDBLACKS head coach Rick Campbell.
The REDBLACKS return to TD Place for practice on Tuesday, August 5 to prepare for the team’s next game in Calgary on Saturday against the Calgary Stampeders. Ottawa returns to TD Place for its next home game on Friday, August 15 against the Edmonton Eskimos.