Ottawa Redblacks show faith in QB Dru Brown's continued growth with contract extension

Roughriders host Redblacks in season opener as CFL releases 2025 schedule

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will welcome the Ottawa Redblacks on June 5 at Mosaic Stadium to start the long road to the 112th Grey Cup on Nov. 16 in Winnipeg, according to the league schedule released Thursday.

Ottawa Redblacks show faith in QB Dru Brown's continued growth with contract extension

The Ottawa Redblacks only needed to see one season of Dru Brown as their starting quarterback to know they wanted him for at least three.

Redblacks sign quarterback Dru Brown to one-year contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed American quarterback Dru Brown to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. The deal leaves Brown under contract with Ottawa through the 2026 season. Brown appeared in 15 regular-season games last year, his first with Ottawa, but still led the organization into the playoffs for the first time since 2018. The 27-year-old threw for 3,959 yards and 18 touchdowns as the Redblacks finished a stellar 7-0-1 at home. …

Future Secured: REDBLACKS extend Dru Brown through '26

OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS are securing their young pivot’s future with the team. The REDBLACKS announced on Wednesday they have extended quarterback Dru Brown through the 2026 CFL season. His previous contract was set to expire after the 2025 season. “Dru did an outstanding job in his first year as a starter, providing our team with stability at the game’s most important position,” said REDBLACKS Head Coach Bob Dyce. “His work ethic, and ded…