STAMPS MOVES

The Calgary Stampeders have completed a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks, acquiring third-round picks in 2014 (19th overall) and 2015 in exchange for non-import defensive lineman Justin Phillips and a third-round pick in 2014 (23rd overall).

 

The Stamps on Monday night also acquired a third-round pick in 2014 (24th overall) from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in exchange for a third-round pick in 2014 (26th overall) and the rights to import defensive back Chris Randle, who had been scheduled to become a free agent today at 10 a.m. MST.

 

Phillips played seven seasons with the Stampeders and was a member of Calgary’s Grey Cup-winning team in 2008. The Wilfrid Laurier product recorded 78 defensive tackles, 78 special-teams tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 102 career regular-season games for the Red and White.

 

“We have great respect for Justin as a player and as a person and appreciate everything he has done for the Stampeders over the past seven years,” said Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel. “We know that this trade is a good step for Justin’s football career and that playing in his hometown will also be beneficial to him on a personal level.”