{"id":264201,"date":"2025-11-05T22:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T22:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/264201\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T22:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T22:02:08","slug":"ottawa-redblacks-set-to-name-ryan-dinwiddie-head-coach-and-general-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/264201\/","title":{"rendered":"Ottawa Redblacks set to name Ryan Dinwiddie head coach and general manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Ottawa Redblacks are making a seismic move in the East.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The team announced that Ryan Dinwiddie has been named both head coach and general manager, signing a contract through the 2028 season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Current general manager Shawn Burke is expected to remain with the team as its vice president of football operations through 2028.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m incredibly excited to join the Ottawa REDBLACKS as Head Coach and General Manager,\u201d said Dinwiddie. \u201cThis is a proud organization with passionate fans and a strong foundation to build on. I\u2019m looking forward to working with Shawn to build our football club and to create a winning culture here in the nation\u2019s capital with the goal of bringing sustained success and a Grey Cup back to Ottawa.\u201d<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ryan Dinwiddie has officially been named the 4th Head Coach and 3rd General Manager of the Ottawa REDBLACKS. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019m a pretty fiery guy. I\u2019m an emotional coach. I\u2019m a players first guy. They know it\u2019s all love but I want to do whatever I can to get the best out of these guys.\u201d\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vgN7hnyxGV\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/vgN7hnyxGV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/REDBLACKS\/status\/1986178288495042690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Ryan Dinwiddie to our organization as Head Coach and General Manager,\u201d said Redblacks President Adrian Sciarra, in a release. \u201cRyan is a proven winner, with a track record of developing players and leading successful teams. His vision, leadership and competitiveness make him the right person to partner with Shawn Burke in leading our football club.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Dinwiddie has spent the past five seasons as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, leading the team to two Grey Cup Championships and a combined 51-35 record. Under Dinwiddie, the Double Blue reached four consecutive Eastern Finals and set an Argos\u2019 franchise record with 16 wins in 2023, as Dinwiddie was named the CFL\u2019s Coach of the Year. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cWe want to thank Ryan for everything he brought to this organization over the last five seasons,\u201d said Argonauts GM Michael Clemons. \u201cA capable, competent, and committed coach, he delivered more than we could have asked. Two Grey Cup championships, a Coach of the Year Award, a 16-2 regular season, and the fourth most wins for a coach in Toronto Argonauts history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cRyan\u2019s impact on the organization will be forever appreciated. The Toronto Argonauts owe a debt of gratitude to Ryan and wish him all the best going forward. The search for a new head coach is underway.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Dinwiddie began his coaching career as the Montreal Alouettes\u2019 offensive quality control coach from 2013-15. He then moved on to a stint as the Calgary Stampeders QB coach (2016-19), where he won his first Grey Cup in 2018.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Dinwiddie leaves the Argos after finishing the 2025 season with a 5-13 record. He will replace Bob Dyce as Ottawa\u2019s head coach. Dyce was fired after a disappinting 4-14 record.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cRyan brings a tremendous football mind and a competitive drive that fits perfectly with what we want in Ottawa,\u201d said Burke. \u201cHe\u2019s shown he can get the most out of his players and staff and we\u2019re confident his experience will have an immediate impact on our organization.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Ottawa Redblacks are making a seismic move in the East. 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