Ottawa Redblacks agree to terms with Canadian linebacker Michael Brodrique: sources

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The Ottawa Redblacks have agreed to terms with Canadian linebacker Michael Brodrique, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, he’s expected to sign with the team.

The 27-year-old was selected by the Edmonton Elks in the first round, second overall during the 2023 CFL Draft. He spent three seasons in the Alberta capital, recording 19 special teams tackles, two defensive stops, and one sack in 38 regular-season games.

The six-foot-three, 227-pounder produced a 4.59 time in the 40-yard dash at the 2023 CFL Combine. He added 4.28 shuttle, 7.35 three-cone, 34.5-inch vertical, nine-foot, nine-and-one-eighth broad jump while pushing 225 pounds 17 times on the bench press. The Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Quebec native was the most athletic linebacker in his draft class.

Brodrique played his collegiate football for the University of Montreal. The two-time Quebec conference (RSEQ) all-star registered 68.5 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, two pass knockdowns, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, and one interception in 22 games with the Carabins. He was named a second-team U Sports All-Canadian in 2021.

Pending CFL free agents can negotiate with teams across the league during the communication window, which closes on Sunday, February 8. Players can agree to terms on a contract with a particular franchise; however, the deals are not legally binding and can’t be made official until after free agency opens on Tuesday, February 10.