The Rhein Fire of the American Football League Europe signed defensive back Justin Howell on Monday.
Justin Howell is five foot ten and weighs 199 pounds. The 32-year-old from Bradford, Ontario, re-signed with the Redblacks on January 7, 2025. In 2025, he made eight tackles in six games.
The Ottawa Redblacks drafted Howell in the seventh round (55th pick) in the 2018 CFL Draft. In 2023, he made 39 tackles and one forced fumble in 13 games. Howell re-signed with the Redblacks on February 6, 2024. In 2024, Howell made seven tackles and four tackles on special teams in 13 games. In seven seasons with the Redblacks, Howell has made 115 tackles, 31 tackles on special teams, one sack, and five forced fumbles in 79 games.
Collegiately, Howell played four seasons at Carleton University (2014-17) with 101 tackles (71 solos, 30 assists), 3.5 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, one interception for 27 yards, and six pass breakups in 23 games for the Ravens.
