Ottawa Redblacks release DL Dylan Wynn, release 15 others

Ottawa Redblacks
Ottawa Redblacks

The Ottawa Redblacks released defensive lineman Dylan Wynn on Saturday.

Dylan Wynn is six foot two and weighs 283 pounds. The 32-year-old from Concord, California, signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on February 10, 2026. In 2026, he made two tackles in two preseason games.

The Cleveland Browns signed Wynn as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2015. He played two seasons in Cleveland with five tackles (4 solos, 1 assist) in four preseason games. Next, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts on May 25, 2017. He played two seasons with 64 tackles, two pass breakups, and eight sacks in 28 games, helping the Argonauts win the Grey Cup in 2017. He was named a two-time CFL East All-Star in 2017 and 2019.

In 2019, Wynn played for the Arizona Hotshots (AAF) with seven tackles (5 solos, 2 assists) in five games before the league ceased operations after eight weeks of the regular season.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Wynn as a free agent on May 8, 2019. In 2023, he made four tackles and one sack in seven games. He played four seasons in Hamilton with 109 tackles and 21 sacks in 49 games. He was named a CFL East All-Star for the third time in 2021.

The Montreal Alouettes signed Wynn on February 14, 2024. In 2024, he made 18 tackles in 16 games. Wynn re-signed with the Montreal Alouettes on February 17, 2025. In 2025, he made 20 tackles and one sack in 14 games. In the Grey Cup playoffs, Wynn made three tackles and one sack.

Collegiately, Wynn played four seasons at Oregon State (2011-14) with 214 tackles (100 solos, 114 assists), 24.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, one interception, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and fumble recoveries in 50 games for the Beavers.

The Redblacks also released running back Jacquez Stuart, wide receivers Jordan Bly, Carl Chester, Kajiya Hollawayne, and Christan Horn, offensive linemen D.J. Jones and Jamal Mull, defensive linemen Ramon Puryear and Tyce Westland, linebackers K.J. Cloyd and Taniela Latu, defensive backs Patrick Cumberbatch, Quentin Moten, and Ro Torrence, and long snapper Benjamin Huot.

The Redblacks placed the following players on the practice squad: Wide receivers Rory Starkey and Ethan Jordan, offensive linemen Alassane Diouf and Zach Barlev, defensive linemen Jelani Stafford, Jessie Evans, and Dennis Briggs Jr., linebacker Benjamin Dobson, defensive backs Marcus Barnes, Eric Cumberbatch, and Shadwel Nkuba II, and kicker/punter Paul Geelen.

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