The Calgary Stampeders have signed American offensive lineman D’Antne Demery to a contract extension through 2027. He was already under contract for 2026.
The six-foot-five, 326-pound blocker made regular-season 15 starts at left tackle in 2025, helping the Stampeders return to the playoffs. He also started in the West Semi-Final.
“The best offensive lines are those with continuity,” said head coach and general manager Dave Dickenson in a statement. “D’Antne’s extended commitment to the team is appreciated and I look forward to him being here for the next two seasons.”
The native of Brunswick, Ga. has played 38 regular-season games with Calgary since joining the team as a free agent in 2023. The 28-year-old originally started his CFL career with the Edmonton Elks in 2021, dressing for one regular-season game with the team.
“I wanted to stay in Calgary because I love the city and the organization,” said Demery. “I want to be able to fight for a Grey Cup with my brothers.”
The Calgary Stampeders weren’t very active in CFL free agency, though they signed former Toronto Argonauts receiver Dejon Brissett, who set a career-high with 907 receiving yards in 2025. The Stampeders didn’t lose any free agents to other CFL teams but had three players sign in the NFL: receiver Damien Alford (New Orleans Saints), defensive lineman Jaylon Hutchings (Minnesota Vikings), and linebacker Jacob Roberts (Minnesota Vikings).
The Stampeders hold the sixth overall pick in the 2026 CFL Draft, which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. EDT. All CFL training camps are scheduled to open on May 10. Calgary will play its first preseason game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Monday, May 18 and its first regular-season game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday, June 5.
In 2025, Calgary finished third in the West Division standings with an 11-7 record but lost the West Semi-Final to the B.C. Lions.
