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Calgary Stampeders Kicker Rene Paredes to Retire After 2026 CFL Season
The 41-year-old kicker leaves as Calgary's all-time leader in several categories after 15 seasons, including 649 field goals and 2,535 points.
- On Tuesday, the Calgary Stampeders announced that kicker Rene Paredes, a two-time Grey Cup champion and five-time CFL all-star, will retire at the end of the 2026 season.
- Signing as a free agent in 2011, Paredes spent his entire 15-year career with Calgary, becoming the longest-serving active player on the roster.
- The 41-year-old from Caracas, Venezuela, ranks second in franchise history with 253 games played, 2,535 points, 649 field goals, and 547 converts.
- Paredes will play his final regular-season game on October 17 at McMahon Stadium against the Lions, stating, "This wasn't easy, but I've made the decision that this season will be my last."
- Throughout his career, the kicker connected on 87.7 per cent of field-goal attempts and 94.6 per cent of converts, helping Calgary win Grey Cups in 2014 and 2018.
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Calgary Stampeders kicker Rene Paredes to retire after 2026 CFL season
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders announced Tuesday that kicker Rene Paredes, a two-time Grey Cup champion and five-time CFL all-star, will retire at the end of the 2026 season.
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