REDBLACKS extend National defensive lineman Aidan John
OTTAWA – The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced on Tuesday that the football club has signed National defensive lineman Aidan John to a one-year contract extension. John was scheduled to become a free agent in February.
John, 25, played 11 games for the REDBLACKS last season, registering 15 total tackles including 12 defensive tackles and two tackles for loss.
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The six-foot-three, 248-pound native of Halifax, Nova Scotia has played 35 games over his three seasons in the CFL with the REDBLACKS (2023-25), registering 41 total tackles, with 32 defensive tackles and four quarterback sacks.
The Saint Mary’s product was originally selected by Ottawa in the third round, 19th overall after a successful college career with the Huskies. John began his career at Western University before transferring out east.
