Ottawa Redblacks quaterback Bryson Barnes (17) protects the ball from Montreal Alouettes' Najee Murray (12) during second half CFL football action in Montreal, on Thursday, August 20, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Ottawa Redblacks to start rookie Bryson Barnes versus Toronto Argonauts
Oct 14, 2026 | 1:09 PM
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OTTAWA — Rookie Bryson Barnes will get the start Friday night when the Ottawa Redblacks (0-16) host the Toronto Argonauts (9-7).
Ryan Dinwiddie, Ottawa’s head coach/GM, made the announcement following Wednesday’s practice.
The expectation is Barnes will also start Ottawa’s regular-season finale in Hamilton on Oct. 24.
Barnes, 25, will become Ottawa’s third starting quarterback this season after veterans Jake Maier and McLeod Bethel-Thompson.
