The Ottawa Redblacks released running back Elijah Collins, wide receivers Andre Miller, Robert Lewis, and Latreal Jones, offensive linemen Isaac Moore and Alec Rasmussen, defensive linemen Deionte Knight, Jessie Evans, and Baptiste Pollier, linebacker Jamie Pettway Jr., and defensive backs King Ambers and Kenyon Reed on Saturday according to the CFL Transactions page. These players were on the practice squad and became free agents after the season ended on Friday night.
Elijah Collins is six foot and weighs 212 pounds. The 25-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on May 5, 2025. In 2025, Collins had eight carries for 25 yards and three catches for 62 yards in two preseason games to earn a spot on the practice squad.
Collins spent two months on the practice squad before he was released on July 30, 2025. Ottawa re-signed Collins to the practice squad on September 16, 2025. They released him on October 2, 2025, and re-signed him on October 4, 2025. He finished the season on the practice squad.
The Cincinnati Bengals signed Collins as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, he had 10 carries for 29 yards, four catches for 39 yards, and one tackle (1 solo) in three preseason games. The Bengals released him on August 27, 2024.
Collegiately, Collins played five seasons at Michigan State (2018-22) with 353 carries for 1,506 yards, 11 touchdowns, 36 catches for 260 yards, one touchdown, and six tackles (2 solos, 6 assists) in 26 games for the Spartans. He was named Third Team All-Big Ten in 2019.
Then, he transferred to Oklahoma State in 2023 with 30 carries for 142 yards, two touchdowns, two catches for 19 yards, one kick return for 10 yards, and two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in 10 games for the Cowboys.
Andre Miller is six foot two and weighs 224 pounds. The 27-year-old from Old Town, Maine, made 12 catches for 146 yards and two touchdowns in four games for the Redblacks in 2025.
The New York Giants signed Miller as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022. The Giants released Miller on July 24, 2023, and he signed with the Green Bay Packers on August 1, 2023.
Miller played three preseason games for the Packers but did not record any stats. The Packers released Miller on August 29, 2023. Then, Miller signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on May 7, 2024. He played in one preseason game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024 with two catches for 18 yards.
The Redblacks released Miller on June 1, 2024. He re-signed with the Redblacks on June 26, 2024. In 2024, Miller made 15 catches for 254 yards and two touchdowns in six games.
Collegiately, Miller played one season at Husson University in 2016 with 13 catches for 152 yards, one touchdown, and one kick return for 11 yards in 10 games for the Eagles. Then, Miller transferred to Maine (2018-21) with 104 catches for 1,848 yards, 14 touchdowns, one carry for 25 yards, one kick return for 8 yards, and six punt returns for 16 yards in 38 games for the Black Bears. He was named First Team All-CAA in the Spring 2021 season.
Robert Lewis is five foot ten and weighs 185 pounds. The 23-year-old from Covington, Georgia, signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. In 2025, Lewis made one catch for 13 yards in one preseason game. The Vikings released him on August 24, 2025. The Ottawa Redblacks signed Lewis to the practice squad on October 9, 2025.
Collegiately, Lewis played four seasons at Georgia State (2020-23) with 90 catches for 1,019 yards, 10 touchdowns, four carries for 33 yards, six kick returns for 130 yards, five tackles (4 solos, 1 assist), and one forced fumble in 32 games for the Panthers.
He was named Third Team All-Sun Belt in 2023 after making 61 catches for 618 yards, four touchdowns, and six kick returns for 130 yards in 10 games. Then, he transferred to Auburn in 2024 with 16 catches for 155 yards in 11 games for the Tigers.
Latreal Jones is six foot one and weighs 195 pounds. The 26-year-old from Taylorsville, Mississippi, signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on December 19, 2024. In 2025, he made seven catches for 47 yards in two preseason games.
He spent the season on the practice squad. The Redblacks released him on September 10, 2025. Ottawa re-signed Jones to the practice squad on September 16, 2025. The Redblacks would release him again on October 2, 2025. Ottawa re-signed him to the practice squad on October 7, 2025.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Jones as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, Jones was targeted twice and made no catches. The Buccaneers released him on August 27, 2024. The Ottawa Redblacks signed Jones on December 9, 2024.
Collegiately, Jones played three seasons at Pearl River City Community College (2019-21), making 66 catches for 874 yards, four touchdowns, 21 kick returns for 442 yards, and two tackles (2 solos) in 23 games for the Wildcats.
Then, Jones transferred to Southern Mississippi University (2022-23), making 16 catches for 229 yards, one touchdown, and one fumble recovery in 15 games for the Golden Eagles. In 2023, Jones made nine catches for 116 yards, one touchdown, and one fumble recovery in six games.
Isaac Moore is six foot seven and weighs 299 pounds. The 27-year-old from Orebro, Sweden, re-signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on February 20, 2025. In 2025, he played in two preseason games. He spent the 2025 season on the practice squad.
Moore attended the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers rookie minicamps in 2023. In addition, he was also drafted by the Philadelphia Stars in the third round (21st pick) in the 2023 USFL Draft.
The Calgary Stampeders drafted Moore in the first round (6th pick) in the 2023 CFL Global Draft. The Stampeders released him on November 5, 2023.
The Ottawa Redblacks signed Moore on May 9, 2024. In 2024, he appeared in two preseason games and earned a spot on the practice squad. He spent the season on the practice squad. The Redblacks released him on November 3, 2024.
Collegiately, Moore played five seasons at Temple (2018-22), playing left tackle in 57 games for the Owls. He played 12 games in 2022, breaking Delvon Randall’s school record (55) for the most consecutive games played.
In 2022, Temple averaged 21.92 points per game, 82.4 rushing yards per game, 268.08 passing yards per game, 350.5 total yards per game, 32 touchdowns, and allowed 10 sacks, finishing 3-9 for the season. Moore was named Fourth Team All-AAC in 2022.
Alec Rasmussen is six foot six and weighs 305 pounds. The 22-year-old from Wayzata, Minnesota, signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on September 29, 2025. He spent the season on the practice squad.
Collegiately, Rasmussen played four seasons at the University of St. Thomas (2021-24), playing 41 games for the Tommies. In 2024, St. Thomas averaged 36.25 points per game, 429.9 total yards per game, 266.12 passing yards per game, 163.8 rushing yards per game, 39 touchdowns, and allowed 11 sacks, finishing 5-3 for the season.
Rasmussen was named a two-time First Team All-Pioneer Football League, Second Team All-Pioneer Football League, First Team All-Pioneer Football League by Phil Steele and Academic, PFL Offensive lineman of the Year by Phil Steele, FCS ADA Academic All-Star Team, CSC Academic All-District Team, and the College Sport Communicators Academic All-District Team.
Deionte Knight is six foot three and weighs 290 pounds. The 26-year-old from Ajax, Ontario, signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on December 17, 2024. He attended training camp and was released on May 21, 2025. The Redblacks re-signed him on September 2, 2025. In 2025, he made one tackle in three games. He finished the season on the practice squad.
The Toronto Argonauts drafted Knight in the second round (10th pick) of the 2022 CFL Draft. He played four games in his rookie season with two tackles as the Argonauts won the 109th Grey Cup over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
In 2023, Knight made 17 tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble in 17 games. In the 2024 preseason, Knight made one tackle against the Montreal Alouettes. In 2024, Knight played two games, recording no stats. The Argonauts released him on July 3, 2024.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Knight on July 3, 2024. He made four tackles in 12 games for the Ticats. The Ticats released him on October 26, 2024. The Ottawa Redblacks signed Knight on December 6, 2024.
Collegiately, Knight played four seasons at Western University (2018-21) with 96 tackles (34 solos, 62 assists), 17 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks, two pass breakups, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and one touchdown in 28 games for the Mustangs.
In 2021, Knight made 52 tackles (17 solos, 35 assists), 13 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, one pass breakup, two fumble recoveries, and one touchdown in 11 games, helping the Mustangs win the Vanier Cup. He won the J. P. Metras Trophy after the season.
Jessie Evans is six foot three and weighs 260 pounds. The 23-year-old from Houston, Texas, signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on September 18, 2025. He spent the season on the practice squad.
Collegiately, Evans played three seasons at Prairie View A&M (2020-22) with 110 tackles (42 solos, 68 assists), 23 tackles for loss, seven sacks, two pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 24 games for the Panthers.
Then, he transferred to Louisiana Tech (2023-24) with 72 tackles (35 solos, 37 assists), 12.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and one pass breakup in 25 games for the Bulldogs.
In 2024, he made 40 tackles (17 solos, 23 assists), six tackles for loss, and three sacks in 13 games. He was named an All-Conference USA Honorable Mention by College Football Network, Fourth Team All-CUSA by Phil Steele, and Third Team All-CUSA by Phil Steele.
Baptiste Pollier is six foot four and weighs 250 pounds. The 27-year-old from Grenoble, France, re-signed with the Toronto Argonauts on November 25, 2024. In 2025, he made one tackle on special teams in two preseason games. The Argonauts released him on May 31, 2025. The Ottawa Redblacks signed Pollier to the practice squad on July 2, 2025.
Pollier played handball before taking up football for the Centaures de Grenoble in France’s top division. The Toronto Argonauts signed Pollier on July 15, 2024, and spent the season on the practice squad. The Argonauts released him on November 18, 2024.
Then, Pollier made his way to U Sports, playing two seasons at the University of Ottawa (2021-23) with 42 tackles (23 solos, 19 assists), 5.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and one interception for 15 yards in 16 games for the Gee-Gees.
Jamie Pettway Jr. is six foot two and weighs 237 pounds. The 24-year-old from Albany, Georgia, went undrafted in 2025. The Ottawa Redblacks signed Pettway Jr. to the practice squad on September 2, 2025. In 2025, he made one tackle on special teams in one game.
Collegiately, Pettway Jr. played three seasons at Missouri (2019-21) with two tackles (2 solos) and one tackle for loss in nine games for the Tigers. Next, he transferred to Florida Atlantic University in 2022 with 51 tackles (21 solos, 30 assists), two tackles for loss, one sack, and one pass breakup in 10 games for the Owls.
Then, he transferred to the University of South Florida (2023-24) with 75 tackles (35 solos, 40 assists), nine tackles for loss, three sacks, two pass breakups, one forced fumble, and three kick returns for 24 yards in 25 games for the Bulls.
King Ambers is six foot three and weighs 191 pounds. The 25-year-old from Pickering, Ontario, was drafted by the Ottawa Redblacks in the eighth round (68th pick) of the 2025 CFL Draft. In 2025, seven tackles and one interception in nine games.
Collegiately, Ambers played four seasons at East Texas A&M University (2021-24) with 59 tackles (35 solos, 24 assists), 4.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions for 13 yards, seven pass breakups, one forced fumble, and two kick returns for 36 yards in 37 games for the Lions.
In 2024, Ambers made 29 tackles (15 solos, 14 assists), one tackle for loss, one interception, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 13 games.
Kenyon Reed is six foot and weighs 180 pounds. The 24-year-old from Sacramento, California, signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on February 28, 2025. In 2025, Reed made three tackles and one tackle on special teams in two preseason games. The Redblacks released him on May 31, 2025. Ottawa re-signed him to the practice squad on October 7, 2025.
The Calgary Stampeders signed Reed on May 1, 2024. He played two preseason games with one tackle and earned a spot on the practice squad.
He was promoted to the active roster on August 3, 2024. Reed played three games with 10 tackles and one sack before returning to the practice squad on September 1, 2024. The Stampeders released him on September 5, 2024. The Ottawa Redblacks signed Reed on December 23, 2024.
Collegiately, Reed was a redshirt freshman at Kansas State in 2019 before transferring to San Jose State University (2020-23) with 105 tackles (79 solos, 26 assists), 6.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, 12 pass breakups, two interceptions for 58 yards, one touchdown, four kick returns for 27 yards, and 12 punt returns for 95 yards in 37 games for the Spartans.
Jelani Stafford is six foot one and weighs 300 pounds. A native of Brownsville, Pennsylvania, Stafford played two seasons at Youngstown State (2020-21) with 14 tackles (10 solos, 4 assists), two tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and two carries for one yard in 16 games for the Penguins.
Then, he transferred to the University of Connecticut (2022-24) with 107 tackles (53 solos, 54 assists), 16.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, 15 carries for 22 yards, six rushing touchdowns, and one catch for 12 yards in 38 games for the Huskies. He was named to the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watch List.
