Ottawa Redblacks agree to terms with veteran DL Dylan Wynn: sources

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The Ottawa Redblacks have agreed to terms with veteran American defensive lineman Dylan Wynn, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, he’s expected to sign with the team.

The 32-year-old spent the past two seasons with the Montreal Alouettes. He recorded 20 defensive tackles and one sack in 14 regular-season games last year along with three tackles plus one sack three playoff contests. In 2024, he played in 16 regular-season games, starting 12, while recording 18 defensive tackles.

Wynn has a relationship with Ottawa’s vice president of football operations Shawn Burke as the two spent time together in Hamilton. The six-foot-two, 290-pounder played four seasons for the Tiger-Cats from 2019 through 2023.

The Arlington, Texas native played his first CFL season with the Toronto Argonauts in 2017 following a two-year stint with the Cleveland Browns where he earned around $420,000 USD. He was named All-East Division as a rookie and helped the Argos win the 105th Grey Cup.

Wynn spent two seasons with Toronto and then had a brief stint with the Arizona Hotshots in the Alliance of American Football. He signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in May 2019. That year was his most productive in the CFL, the Concord, California native produced 45 tackles and 11 sacks in 18 regular-season games.

The Oregon State University product has recorded 211 defensive tackles and 30 sacks over 107 career regular-season CFL games.

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.