OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced on Monday they have signed American running back Mario Anderson Jr. and American offensive lineman Julian Pearl.
Anderson spent training camp with the Saskatchewan Roughriders after suiting up in nine games for the club last season, registering 24 carries for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Prior to joining the Riders, Anderson spent the 2024 season at the University of Memphis where he earned first-team All-AAC honours after posting 236 carries for 1,362 yards and 18 touchdowns in his lone season. He also spent time at the University of South Carolina and Newberry College.
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The REDBLACKS have also announced they have released National defensive back Eric Cumberbatch.
