Ottawa Redblacks re-sign offensive lineman Pelehos, fullback Dubois

By The Canadian Press on December 16, 2024.

Ottawa RedBlacks general manager Shawn Burke is seen after speaking with reporters, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Redblacks signed offensive lineman Zack Pelehos and fullback Marco Dubois to two-year contract extensions Monday.

Both Canadian players were slated to become free agents in February.

The Redblacks selected the six-foot-six, 300-pound Pelehos in the first round, second overall, in the 2022 CFL draft. The native of Gananoque, Ont., started 10-of-14 games in 2023 before becoming a full-time starter for the squad last season.

Pelehos is the second Canadian offensive lineman for the Redblacks to agree to a two-year extension, joining 2024 East Division all-star guard Drew Desjarlais, who re-signed Sept. 19.

Dubois has spent his entire six-year CFL career with Ottawa, which drafted the former Laval star in the second round, No. 13 overall, in 2018. Dubois had seven special-teams tackles in 17 games last season with the Redblacks while also registering two receptions for 54 yards.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 16, 2024.