Ottawa Redblacks sign offensive lineman Sean McEwen

Ottawa Redblacks
Ottawa Redblacks

The Ottawa Redblacks signed offensive lineman Sean McEwan on Monday.

Sean McEwen is six foot three and weighs 299 pounds. The 32-year-old from Calgary, Alberta, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 12, 2025. He did not play for the Roughriders in 2025 due to a Torn ACL in training camp.

The Toronto Argonauts drafted McEwen in the first round (3rd pick) of the 2015 CFL Draft. He attended the New York Giants rookie minicamp in 2015 before spending four seasons in Toronto playing 72 games, including winning the Grey Cup in 2017. In addition, he was named a CFL East All-Star and CFL All-Star in 2017.

The Calgary Stampeders signed McEwen as a free agent on February 8, 2020. In 2021, he started 14 games for the Stampeders. In 2023, he made 17 starts for the Stampeders. Calgary’s offense ranked fourth in average points (21.8), sixth in average rushing yards (99.5), seventh in offensive touchdowns (33) and passing yards average (237.0), eighth in net offense average (321.5), and third in sacks allowed (34). During his time in Calgary, he was named a three-time CFL All-Star and a three-time CFL West All-Star.

In 2024, McEwen started 17 games. Calgary’s offense averaged 21.5 points per game, 354.1 net offense per game, 108.6 rushing yards per game, 260.1 passing yards per game, 40 touchdowns, and allowed 30 sacks.

Collegiately, McEwen played five seasons at the University of Calgary (2011-15) with two tackles (2 assists) in 50 games for the Dinos. In 2012, he was named a conference all-star. In 2015, Calgary averaged 53.40 points per game, 226.8 rushing yards per game, 450.90 passing yards per game, 660.8 total yards per game, 60 touchdowns, and allowed 20 sacks, finishing 9-1 for the season.

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