Off-Season Notebook – 05.11.24

11/05/2024 10:57 AM

The first week of the Stampeders off-season is in the books.

The organization announced there would be changes coming in preparation for the 2025 season.

Among the initial moves included the announcement that the club will not be retaining special-teams coordinator and assistant head coach Mark Kilam, defensive coordinator Brent Monson, or defensive line coach Juwan Simpson for next season.

"As an organization, we felt some changes were needed as part of the process of rebuilding a winning team," said general manager and head coach Dave Dickenson. "We thank these coaches for their contributions to the organization and wish them the best."

Transactions

Only ten days into the off-season the Red and White have yet to re-sign any veteran players but announced they brought back the following practice roster players last Tuesday:

• American defensive backs Clifford Chattman and Meiko Dotson
• American defensive lineman Jett Bush
• American receiver Mike Harley Jr.

Dotson was the only member of the group to see playing time during the 2024 campaign. He made his debut in time for the Labour Day Rematch on Sep. 7 and tallied one special-teams tackle in the contest.

Happy Birthday To Ya

There are five Stampeder birthdays in November, with two players sharing their special day together:

• OL Joshua Coker – Nov. 13
• DB Kobe Williams – Nov. 16
• RB Peyton Logan and DB Branden Dozier – Nov. 28
• LB Cameron Judge – Nov. 29

Other notable Stamps alums celebrating their birthdays this month include Jon Cornish (Nov. 5), Ron Hopkins (Nov. 10), Joffrey Reynolds (Nov. 26) and recently retired Keon Raymond (Nov. 27).

Fun Fact

This week in Stamps history (1948): In their third season, the Stampeders completed a 21-10 victory over Saskatchewan in a two-game, total-point final to win the franchise's first West championship. Two weeks later, they beat Ottawa in the Grey Cup to complete the only undefeated season in league history.

Thanks to our Director of Communications Jean Lefebvre for handing off these facts!