{"id":869921,"date":"2026-08-24T17:14:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T17:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/869921\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T17:14:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T17:14:17","slug":"ottawa-redblacks-name-jim-popp-as-a-senior-football-adviser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/869921\/","title":{"rendered":"Ottawa Redblacks name Jim Popp as a senior football adviser"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ottawa Redblacks appointed longtime CFL executive Jim Popp as a senior football adviser Monday.<\/p>\n

The move comes after the 0-10 club fired vice-president of football operations Shawn Burke on Sunday. Burke\u2019s dismissal followed the departure of team president Adrian Sciarra, who stepped down six days earlier.<\/p>\n

Popp has spent 28 seasons in the CFL as a coach and front-office executive and has been a part of five Grey Cup-winning teams. He most recently served as general manager of the Toronto Argonauts (2017-19).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to get better, and there is no reason to wait until the off-season to start doing that,\u201d Mark Goudie, the CEO of Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG), said in a statement. \u201cJim has spent 28 years in this league and has been a part of building championship teams throughout his career.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe brings a proven ability to identify players who can succeed in the CFL, and he gives me an experienced and independent football perspective as we determine the right long-term structure for this organization.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"\/Ottawa Redblacks head coach Ryan Dinwiddie watches his team during first half CFL preseason football action against the Montreal Alouettes in Montreal, Friday, May 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Peter McCabe<\/p>\n

Ryan Dinwiddie, Ottawa\u2019s head coach and GM, welcomed Popp\u2019s involvement.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have known Jim for a long time, and I have a lot of respect for what he has accomplished in the CFL,\u201d Dinwiddie said. \u201cHe brought me to Canada as a player and gave me my start in coaching.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has a tremendous network and a proven ability to identify football talent. I\u2019m looking forward to working with him as we continue to build this team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Goudie said Popp\u2019s appointment is an advisory role through the remainder of the \u201926 season. He\u2019ll join the CFL club immediately.<\/p>\n

Popp spent 21 seasons as the Montreal Alouettes GM (1996-2016), leading the franchise to eight Grey Cup appearances, three championships and 19 playoff appearances. He also won a Grey Cup title with the Baltimore Stallions in 1995.<\/p>\n

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 24, 2026.<\/p>\n

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