The Ottawa Redblacks named former Toronto Argonauts Head Coach Ryan Dinwiddie as the team’s new Head Coach and General Manager on Wednesday. Dinwiddie signed a three-year contract through the 2028 season. In addition, Vice President of Football Operations Shawn Burke signed a contract extension through the 2028 season.
“We are delighted to welcome Ryan Dinwiddie to our organization as Head Coach and General Manager,” said Redblacks President Adrian Sciarra. “Ryan is a proven winner, with a track record of developing players and leading successful teams. His vision, leadership, and competitiveness make him the right person to partner with Shawn Burke in leading our football club.”
Ryan Dinwiddie is 44 years old and is from Elk Grove, California. He was recently the Head Coach of the Toronto Argonauts. The Toronto Argonauts named him the Head Coach on December 12, 2019. This year, Toronto finished with a 5-13 record, missing the playoffs.
“I’m incredibly excited to join the Ottawa Redblacks as Head Coach and General Manager,” said Dinwiddie. “This is a proud organization with passionate fans and a strong foundation to build on. I’m looking forward to working with Shawn to build our football club and to create a winning culture here in the nation’s capital with the goal of bringing sustained success and a Grey Cup back to Ottawa.”
He concluded his fifth season in Toronto with a record of 51-35, including finishing first in the East Division three times and winning two Grey Cup championships. He was also named the 2023 CFL Coach of the Year.