Ottawa Redblacks release veteran Marco Dubois

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The Ottawa Redblacks have released Canadian fullback Marco Dubois, the team announced on Monday.

The 31-year-old played 120 regular-season games over seven seasons with the Redblacks, recording 22 catches for 331 yards and one touchdown, one carry for one yard, 33 special teams tackles, and one defensive tackle.

“Marco was a true professional throughout his time here,” said vice-president of football operations Shawn Burke in a statement. “His dedication to this club, his leadership and the effort he brought every single day set the bar for everyone around him. We thank Marco for everything he brought to our organization on and off the field over the past seven seasons.”

The native of LaSalle, Que. was originally the No. 13 overall pick in the 2018 CFL Draft out of Université Laval. Dubois helped the Rouge et Or qualify for two Vanier Cups, winning one in 2016.

The Ottawa Redblacks recently selected Purdue offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro with their first-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft and it appears he could be a day-one starter. The team’s other major offseason additions include quarterback Jake Maier, running back Greg Bell, linebacker A.J. Allen, and strong-side linebacker C.J. Reavis.

All CFL training camps are scheduled to open on May 10. The team will play its first preseason game against the Montreal Alouettes on Friday, May 22 and its first regular-season game against the Edmonton Elks on Saturday, June 6.

In 2025, Ottawa finished fourth in the East Division standings with a 4-14 record, missing the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons. Ryan Dinwiddie was hired as the team’s head coach and general manager after the firing of Bob Dyce.