By Canadian Press on August 1, 2026.
Montreal Alouettes’ Tyler Snead (85) tries to get past Ottawa Redblacks’ CJ Reavis (8) and Demerio Houston (6) during first half CFL action in Ottawa, Friday, July 31, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian WyldOTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have fired defensive co-ordinator Will Fields.
The team made the announcement after a 34-14 loss to the Montreal Alouettes to fall to a record of 0-7-0 for its worst season start since rejoining the CFL in 2014.
Jeff Reinebold was shifted from special teams co-ordinator to defensive co-ordinator.
Nate Taylor moved into the job of special teams co-ordinator.
Ottawa’s next game is against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina on Aug. 7.
The Redblacks have allowed a league-high 247 points against this season for an average of 35 per game.
“These decisions are always difficult,” Ottawa head coach and general manager Ryan Dinwiddie said Saturday in a statement.
“Will is a quality coach and an even better person and we want to thank him for his contributions to the Redblacks organization over the past two seasons.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 1, 2026.
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