Ottawa Redblacks
The Ottawa Redblacks signed linebacker Zachary Philion to the practice squad on Sunday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Zachary Philion is six foot one and weighs 221 pounds. The 26-year-old from Buffalo, New York, re-signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on November 19, 2024. He attended training camp and was released on May 10, 2025.
The Ottawa Redblacks drafted Philion in the seventh round (58th pick) in the 2024 CFL Draft. Philion appeared in two preseason games for the Redblacks recording no stats. After the preseason, he was placed on the practice squad.
The Redblacks released Philion on June 19, 2024. The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Philion on August 13, 2024. He appeared in one game for the Roughriders in 2024 recording no stats. The Roughriders released him on August 31, 2024.
Saskatchewan re-signed Philion on September 27, 2024. He appeared in two more games making one tackle on special teams. The Roughriders released him on October 25, 2024. He re-signed with the Roughriders on October 26, 2024. He played two additional games in 2024 making one tackle on special teams. The Roughriders released him again on November 10, 2024.
Collegiately, Philion played one season at New Mexico Military Institute in 2019 making nine tackles (6 solos, 3 assists), one interception, and two pass breakups in eight games for the Broncos.
Then, he transferred to Concordia (2021-23) making 103 tackles (69 solos, 34 assists), 8.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, one interception for two yards, 10 pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 24 games for the Stingers.