The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed defensive back Shakur Brown to the practice squad and released offensive lineman Dayton Black on Saturday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Shakur Brown is five foot eleven and weighs 190 pounds. The 26-year-old from Stockbridge, Georgia, signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on April 10, 2025. In 2025, he made three tackles, two tackles on special teams, and three pass breakups in two preseason games.
The Redblacks released him on May 31, 2025. They re-signed him on July 9, 2025. He spent over two weeks on the practice squad. The Redblacks released him again on July 30, 2025.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Brown as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2021. He also had stints with the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions. On April 22, 2022, Brown signed with the Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL) making 36 tackles (23 solos, 13 assists), one tackle for loss, and one pass breakup in nine games.
After Pittsburgh, Brown signed with the Tennessee Titans but was waived from injured reserve. The Arlington Renegades signed Brown as a free agent on May 16, 2023. In 2023, he made 34 tackles (17 solos, 17 assists), one tackle for loss, three pass breakups, and one interception in nine games.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Brown on April 10, 2024. In 2024, he made six tackles in two preseason games. The Ticats released him on June 1, 2024.
Collegiately, Brown played three seasons at Michigan State (2018-20) making 54 tackles (38 solos, 16 assists), two tackles for loss, seven interceptions for 186 yards, one touchdown, and 16 pass breakups in 26 games for the Spartans. He finished his career ranked eighth in MSU history with 186 interception return yards.
Dayton Black is six foot six and weighs 295 pounds. The 25-year-old from Brandon, Manitoba, signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on June 9, 2025. Black played five games for Ottawa in 2025.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats drafted Black in the first round (6th pick) of the 2023 CFL Draft. In 2023, he dressed in 17 games, of which one was a start.
In 2023, Hamilton’s offense finished seventh in points per game (22.7), fifth in offensive points per game (20.9), fifth in offensive touchdowns (35), fourth in net offense per game (352.0), seventh in rushing yards per game (96.7), and four in sacks allowed (46).
In 2024, Black started on the six-game injured list before moving to the practice squad. The Ticats released him on October 2, 2024. He re-signed with the Ticats on October 5, 2024, and spent nine days on the practice squad. He did not play the 2024 season and the Ticats released him again on October 15, 2024.
He Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed Black on November 21, 2024. In 2025, he attended training camp and was released on May 14, 2025.
Collegiately, Black played three seasons at the University of Saskatchewan (2018-22) playing 30 games for the Huskies. He was named a Canada West All-Star (2022). He began his career as a defensive lineman before switching to the offensive line in 2021.
