The Calgary Stampeders released running back Tre Stewart, wide receivers Jeremiah Hunter and Shawn Bane Jr., offensive linemen Tyler Packer and Bakyne Coly, defensive linemen Khairi Manns, Tristan Marois, Daniel Grzesiak, Elijah Hills, and Savio Frazier, and defensive backs Jackson Sombach and Thakarius “BoPete” Keyes on Sunday, according to the CFL Transactions page. These players automatically became free agents after Calgary’s season ended on Saturday.
Tre Stewart is five foot ten and weighs 192 pounds. The 23-year-old from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was drafted by the Orlando Storm in the 2026 UFL Draft. In 2026, he had 28 carries for 108 yards and four catches for 27 yards in five games.
The Storm released him on August 16, 2026, and he signed with the Arizona Cardinals on the same day. He had 11 carries for 52 yards, one catch for eight yards, and one tackle (1 solo) in two preseason games. The Cardinals released him on August 30, 2026. The Calgary Stampeders signed him to the practice squad on September 21, 2026.
The Minnesota Vikings signed Stewart as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. In 2025, he had eight carries for 32 yards and three catches for nine yards in three preseason games. The Vikings released him on August 24, 2025.
Collegiately, Stewart spent three seasons at Limestone University (2021-23) with 421 carries for 2,975 yards, 24 rushing touchdowns, 68 catches for 633 yards, five touchdowns, nine kick returns for 154 yards, and three tackles (3 solos) in 31 games for the Saints.
Then, he transferred to Jacksonville State University in 2024, where he was named First Team All-Conference USA with 264 carries for 1,604 yards, 23 rushing touchdowns, 15 catches for 200 yards, one touchdown, and one tackle (1 solo) in 13 games for the Gamecocks.
Jeremiah Hunter is six foot two and weighs 212 pounds. The 24-year-old from Fresno, California, attended the Chicago Bears rookie mini-camp in 2025. The Calgary Stampeders signed Hunter on January 5, 2026. In 2026, he made three catches for 36 yards in two preseason games, earning a spot on the practice squad. He appeared in one regular season game.
Collegiately, Hunter spent four seasons at California (2020-23) with 144 catches for 2,084 yards, 13 touchdowns, two kick returns for 18 yards, 28 punt returns for 234 yards, and three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) in 33 games for the Golden Bears. He was named Second Team All-PAC 12 Conference by Phil Steele and Pro Football Focus in 2022 and Fourth Team All-PAC 12 Conference by Phil Steele in 2023.
Then, he transferred to Washington in 2024 with 36 catches for 490 yards, one touchdown, one carry for four yards, and one punt return for 13 yards in 13 games for the Huskies.
Shawn Bane Jr. is five foot nine and weighs 178 pounds. The 31-year-old from Sarasota, Florida, signed with the Paris Lights of the American Football League Europe on June 12, 2026. In 2026, he made 14 catches for 236 yards, two touchdowns, three kick returns for 56 yards, and six punt returns for 64 yards in nine games. The Calgary Stampeders signed Bane Jr. to the practice squad on September 27, 2026.
The Atlanta Falcons signed Bane Jr. as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2019. In 2019, he made three catches for 39 yards in four preseason games. The Falcons released him on August 24, 2019. The Calgary Stampeders signed Bane Jr. on February 7, 2020.
However, the season was canceled due to the pandemic, and Bane Jr. returned to the team in 2021. Bane Jr. played two seasons in Calgary with 24 catches for 388 yards (16.2 AVG), two touchdowns, one carry for -1 yard, and 14 kick returns for 294 yards (21 AVG) in 13 games.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Bane Jr. as a free agent on February 14, 2023. In 2023, he made 93 catches for 1,104 yards (11.9 AVG), four touchdowns, and five carries for 19 yards (3.8 AVG) in 18 games.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders re-signed Bane Jr. on February 1, 2024. In 2024, he made 49 catches for 581 yards, five touchdowns, two carries for -2 yards, seven kick returns for 156 yards, and four punt returns for 45 yards in 14 games. In 2025, he made four catches for 28 yards, seven kick returns for 172 yards, and eight catches for 88 yards in four games. He missed most of the season with a knee injury. The Roughriders released him on January 28, 2026.
Collegiately, Bane Jr. played four seasons at Northwest Missouri State (2015-18) with 212 catches for 3,363 yards, 31 touchdowns, 18 carries for 51 yards, one touchdown, 58 kick returns for 1,286 yards, 74 punt returns for 878 yards, and two touchdowns in 48 games for the Bearcats. He is a three-time Second Team All-MIAA.
Tyler Packer is six foot six and weighs 315 pounds. The 27-year-old from Calgary, Alberta, was drafted by the B.C. Lions in the sixth round (51st pick) in the 2021 CFL Draft. Packer played 19 games in four seasons in B.C. Packer’s first career game came against the Calgary Stampeders in 2022 at McMahon Stadium, and his first career start against the Stampeders in B.C. Place Stadium. The Calgary Stampeders signed Packer to the practice squad on October 7, 2026.
In 2025, Packer appeared in three games. B.C.’s offense averaged 29.8 points per game, 430.2 net offense per game, 113.4 rushing yards per game, 325.4 passing yards per game, 59 touchdowns, and allowed 20 sacks. The Lions released him on April 14, 2026.
Collegiately, Packer played four seasons at the University of Calgary (2017-21), playing right tackle in 37 games for the Dinos. He was the first Dino rookie to start at tackle since former Lion Kirby Fabien in 2009. In addition, he helped the Dinos win the 2019 Vanier Cup, which was their first title since 1995, and was named Canada West Rookie of the Year in 2017 and a Canada West All-Star in 2018.
Bakyne Coly is six foot seven and weighs 300 pounds. The 25-year-old from Wainiha, Hawaii, signed with the Calgary Stampeders on May 16, 2026. In 2026, he appeared in 10 games. Calgary’s offense averaged 33.1 points per game, 372.8 yards per game, 271.3 passing yards per game, 114.4 rushing yards per game, 63 touchdowns, and allowed 36 sacks.
Collegiately, Coly spent two seasons at Lawrence Tech University (2021-22), playing 14 games for the Blue Devils. In 2021, Coly played five games. Lawrence Tech averaged 20.8 points per game, 339.6 yards per game, 280.3 passing yards per game, 59.4 rushing yards per game, and 23 touchdowns.
Then, he transferred to Purdue University (2023-25), appearing in 23 games, of which 12 were starts at right tackle for the Boilermakers. In 2025, he started 12 games at right tackle, playing 784 snaps. Purdue averaged 343.6 yards per game, 217.2 passing yards per game, 126.4 rushing yards per game, and 26 touchdowns. He was named a two-time Academic All-Big Ten (2024, 2025).
Khairi Manns is six foot three and weighs 240 pounds. The 25-year-old from New Rochelle, New York, signed with the Calgary Stampeders on April 15, 2026. In 2026, he made two tackles and one tackle for a loss in two preseason games. The Stampeders released him on May 30, 2026. Calgary re-signed him to the practice squad on July 7, 2026. He appeared in three games with two tackles.
Manns attended the New York Giants rookie minicamp in 2025. The D.C. Defenders signed Manns on March 10, 2026. He attended training camp before the team released him on March 19, 2026.
Collegiately, Manns spent three seasons at the University of Maine (2020-22) with 108 tackles (31 solos, 77 assists), 15.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 26 games for the Black Bears. In 2022, he made 43 tackles (8 solos, 35 assists), 6.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, and one forced fumble in 11 games.
Next, he transferred to Colorado in 2023 with nine tackles (6 solos, 3 assists), one tackle for loss, and one sack in 11 games for the Buffaloes. Then, he transferred to James Madison University in 2024 with a career-high 66 tackles (28 solos, 38 assists), 12.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, two pass breakups, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in 13 games for the Dukes. He was named Second Team All-Sun Belt, First Team All-ECAC, First Team VaSID All-State, Third Team All-American by HERO Sports, and JMU’s Defensive Lineman of the Year.
Tristan Marois is six foot five and weighs 249 pounds. The 24-year-old from Saint-Bruno, Quebec, was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the third round (27th pick) of the 2026 CFL Draft. The Stampeders signed him on May 2, 2026. In 2026, he made one tackle on special teams in seven games.
Collegiately, Marois spent three seasons at Robert Morris (2020-22) with 26 tackles (13 solos, 13 assists), six tackles for loss, 3.5 tackles, and one blocked kick in 13 games for the Colonials. Then, he transferred to Colorado (2023-25) with three tackles (3 solos) in 22 games for the Buffaloes.
Daniel Grzesiak is six foot one and weighs 245 pounds. The 25-year-old from Los Angeles, California, signed with the Calgary Stampeders on September 3, 2026. In 2026, he made one tackle and two tackles on special teams in two games.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Grzesiak as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, he made five tackles (2 solos, 3 assists) in three preseason games. He spent the season on the practice squad, and the Buccaneers released him on April 29, 2025.
Grzesiak was drafted by the Louisville Kings in the 2026 UFL Regional College Allocation Draft. In 2026, he made 19 tackles (10 solos, 9 assists), three tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks in 10 games. In the UFL playoffs, he made five tackles (2 solos, 3 assists), one tackle for loss, and 1.5 sacks, helping the Kings win the United Bowl championship over the D.C. Defenders.
Collegiately, Grzesiak spent three seasons at Nevada (2019-21) with 42 tackles (29 solos, 13 assists), 9.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one blocked kick in 34 games for the Wolf Pack.
Next, he transferred to Utah State in 2022 with 52 tackles (24 solos, 28 assists), 13 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, two pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 13 games for the Aggies. Then, he transferred to Cincinnati in 2023 with 46 tackles (22 solos, 24 assists), 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 12 games for the Bearcats.
Elijah Hills is six foot three and weighs 282 pounds. The 23-year-old from Rockaway, New Jersey, made four tackles and one sack in one preseason game. Hills appeared in seven regular-season games in 2026 with three tackles.
Hills attended a rookie minicamp with the San Francisco 49ers. The Calgary Stampeders signed Hills on November 19, 2025.
Collegiately, Hills spent three seasons at the University of Albany (2021-23) with 67 tackles (33 solos, 24 assists), 17.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and three blocked kicks in 35 games for the Great Danes.
In 2023, he had a career-high 31 tackles (15 solos, 16 assists), nine tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries, and three blocked kicks in 15 games on his way to being named Fourth-Team All-CAA.
Then, he transferred to Wisconsin in 2024 with 26 tackles (17 solos, 9 assists), 5.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, one pass breakup, and one fumble recovery in 12 games for the Badgers.
Savio Frazier is six foot and weighs 295 pounds. The 23-year-old from Hampton, Georgia, signed with the Calgary Stampeders on October 5, 2025. The Stampeders released him on May 13, 2026. The Stampeders re-signed Frazier on June 17, 2026. In 2026, he made two tackles in two games.
Collegiately, Frazier played three seasons at Mercer University (2021-23) with 74 tackles (20 solos, 54 assists), 12 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in 33 games for the Bears. He was named to the SoCon Freshman All-Conference Team.
Then, he transferred to Miami (OH) in 2024 with 24 tackles (7 solos, 17 assists), five tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and two pass breakups in 14 games for the Redhawks. He was named Miami’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year.
Jackson Sombach is five foot nine and weighs 195 pounds. The 26-year-old from Regina, Saskatchewan, in 2026 made seven tackles and one forced fumble in seven games.
The Calgary Stampeders drafted Sombach in the seventh round (60th pick) in the 2024 CFL Draft. Sombach appeared in two preseason games with two tackles. In 2024, he spent over two months on the practice squad before being released on August 14, 2024, to return to Regina for his final collegiate season. In 2025, he made four tackles and one tackle on special teams in 11 games.
Sombach has played six seasons at the University of Regina (2018-24) with 141 tackles (99 solos, 42 assists), four tackles for loss, one sack, four interceptions for 101 yards, 24 pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 38 games for the Rams. He was named a Canada West All-Star in 2022.
In 2023, Sombach made 32 tackles (25 solos, 7 assists), one interception for 21 yards, and four pass breakups in eight games for the Rams. In 2024, he made 38 tackles (25 solos, 13 assists), 2.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions for 80 yards, 9 pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 11 games.
Thakarius “BoPete” Keyes is six foot one and weighs 200 pounds. The 28-year-old from Laurel, Mississippi, signed with the Montreal Alouettes on January 28, 2026. In 2026, he made three tackles, one tackle on special teams, and one pass breakup in two preseason games. The Alouettes released him on May 31, 2026. The Calgary Stampeders signed Keyes to the practice squad on July 8, 2026. Keyes made two tackles in one regular-season game.
The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Keyes in the seventh round (237th pick) of the 2020 NFL Draft. Keyes also spent time with the Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, and Cleveland Browns. He played 13 NFL games with 9 tackles (8 solo, 1 assist).
The San Antonio Brahmas signed Keyes on February 25, 2024. In 2024, Keyes made 14 tackles (9 solos, 5 assists), 1 tackle for loss, and one pass breakup in 6 games. In the 2024 UFL Playoffs, Keyes made one tackle (1 solo). Keyes re-signed with the San Antonio Brahmas on August 27, 2024. In 2025, he made 14 tackles (9 solos, 5 assists), two tackles for loss, and one pass breakup in five games. The Brahmas released him on May 13, 2025.
Collegiately, Keyes played four seasons at Tulane (2016-19) with 95 tackles (76 solos, 19 assists), two interceptions, and 19 pass breakups in 40 games for the Mean Green. In 2018, he recorded five tackles against Louisiana-Lafayette in the AutoNation Cure Bowl.
