The Ottawa Redblacks released defensive end Kemari Munier-Bailey on Thursday, according to the CFL Transactions page.
Kemari Munier-Bailey is six foot three and weighs 230 pounds. The 24-year-old from Birmingham, England, made two tackles in two preseason games for the Blue Bombers in 2026. The Blue Bombers released him on May 30, 2026. The Ottawa Redblacks signed Munier-Bailey on June 1, 2026. In 2026, he made one tackle on special teams in three games.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers drafted Munier-Bailey in the first round (2nd pick) in the 2025 CFL Global Draft. In 2025, he made one tackle and one tackle on special teams in one game.
Collegiately, Munier-Bailey transferred to Weber State in 2024 with 50 tackles (31 solos, 19 assists), 18.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and two pass breakups in 12 games for the Wildcats. He was named Third Team FCS Central All-American and Second Team All-Big Sky Conference.
Collegiately, Munier-Bailey played two seasons at Idaho (2021-22) with 29 tackles (18 solos, 1 assist), nine tackles for loss, six sacks, and one blocked kick in 19 games for the Vandals. Then, he transferred to Fresno State in 2023 with nine tackles (4 solos, 5 assists), three tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in 11 games for the Bulldogs.
