A six-time CFL all-star, Jefferson was the league’s top defensive player in 2019. He has accumulated 77 career sacks and 94 pass knockdowns, the latter being the second-most in league history.
Jefferson is a three-time Grey Cup champion with Edmonton (2015) and Winnipeg (2019, ’21).
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Ottawa Redblacks re-sign American defensive back Bennett Williams
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed American defensive back Bennett Williams to a one-year contract Thursday.
Williams, 26, was slated to become a free agent next month,
Williams registered 26 total tackles (17 defensive) and two forced fumbles in nine regular-season games last year.
The six-foot, 200-pound Williams enters his third campaign with Ottawa, having recorded 55 total tackles (44 defensive), one sack and two forced fumbles in 20 regular-season appearances with the Redblacks.
Williams spent time with the Miami Dolphins in 2023 after playing collegiately at Oregon and Illinois.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 22, 2026.
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