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CFL.ca Staff OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS have signed American linebacker Ayinde “Ace” Eley to a one-year contract, the team announced on Monday. The 26-year-old Eley was the BC Lions’ Most Outstanding Rookie nominee in 2024, appearing in 17 games, while recording 60 tackles, six special teams tackles, and a forced fumble. RELATED » MMQB: Favourite West Division free agency moves so far » 5 impactful free agency signings » A team-by-team look at 2025 CFL Free Agency » 6 free agency matches made in heaven » Who’s Still Available?: 2025 free agent tracker » More 2025 Free Agency news and notes » Subscribe to the CFL’s newsletter for exclusive offers and league updates » Subscribe to the CFL’s official YouTube channel He also suited up in BC’s Western Semi-Final matchup with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, making a pair of tackles and forcing a fumble. A native of Silver Spring, Maryland, Eley picked up Second Team All-ACC honours at Georgia Tech in 2022, his second season with the team after three years at Maryland. He also spent time with the Carolina Panthers, and Houston Texans before signing with BC on April 3, 2024. The REDBLACKS also announced on Monday that they have signed Global offensive lineman Isaac Moore. Moore signed with the REDBLACKS ahead of the 2024 season, and spent the year as a member of the practice squad. Selected in the first round, sixth overall, by the Calgary Stampeders in the 2023 CFL Global Draft, Moore attended minicamp with the Green Bay Packers, before spending the season on Calgary’s practice squad. He played at Temple from 2018 to 2022, starting at left tackle every year from 2019 on, and earned a single digit number in 2022: a school tradition awarded to those who lead by example on and off the field. The native of Sweden played for the Orebro Black Knights in his home country, while attending Thoren Busines School. Finally, the team also announced they have released American receiver Eli Stove. Get all the top stories from across the league delivered to your inbox.
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