GDT Ham at Cgy, Sat June 7, 6:00PM

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Calgary Stampeders to unveil revamped defensive lineup vs. Ticats
By 3Down Staff -June 6, 2025

The Calgary Stampeders will field a dramatically different roster than last season when they open the season at McMahon on Saturday, with almost complete turnover on defence.

Several returning players are expected to take on larger roles as boundary cornerback Tyler Richardson and defensive end Clarence Hicks step in as full-time starters after spot duty in 2024. Canadian defensive back Ben Labrosse will also retain a starting job, though he moves from halfback to field corner.

Other incumbents taking larger roles include defensive tackle Jaylon Hutchings, who has just two games under his belt, and former NFL linebacker Marquel Lee, who has won the job in the middle. Veteran Canadian linebacker Micah Teitz is listed as the starter on the weak side with Global Bailey Devine-Scott at strong-side, though he's expected to be quickly rotated out for free-agent addition Derrick Moncrief under the nationalized American rule.

Defensive end Folarin Orimolade, who returned to the Stampeders via trade, leads the contingent of offseason additions with high expectations. Fellow free agent Miles Brown will start at defensive tackle, while top DB acquisition Damon Webb will play safety. The Stamps will start two raw rookies at halfback in Sheldon Arnold and Jaydon Grant.

Offensively, the changes are fewer but almost as significant. Vernon Adams Jr. will make his regular-season debut as the team's quarterback and attempt to showcase a pair of free-agent American targets in Dominique Rhymes and Tevin Jones. Bryce Bell will take over at centre for the departed Sean McEwen.

American receiver Malik Henry (knee), Canadian offensive lineman Kyle Saxelid (tricep), Canadian defensive end Jason Janvier-Messier (shoulder), and Canadian defensive back Anton Haie (shoulder) will begin the year on the six-game injured list. American defensive lineman Charles Wiley (Achilles), American defensive back Bentlee Sanders (hamstring) and Canadian defensive back Kaylyn St-Cyr (hamstring) have been placed on the one-game injured list.

Calgary has also listed Canadian receiver Damian Alford, American running back Eno Benjamin, Canadian offensive linemen Rodeem Brown and Tomas Jack-Kurdyla, American defensive lineman Josiah Coatney, and American quarterback Josh Love as healthy scratches.

The Stampeders will open the season on Saturday, June 7 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT at McMahon Stadium.

https://3downnation.com/2025/06/06/calgary-stampeders-to-unveil-revamped-defensive-lineup-vs-ticats/

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats roll out seven new starters for opener vs. Stamps
By 3Down Staff -June 6, 2025

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have a new look, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, when they open the 2025 season on Saturday.

The Ticats will have seven brand-new starters plus two occasional starters from last season stepping back into roles to begin the campaign. The defensive line will see three such changes as Casey Sayles is the only returning starter. Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers TyJuan Garbutt and Miles Fox will get the nod alongside rookie Canadian Isaiah Bagnah, though it will be veteran Julian Howsare who sees the majority of the reps under the nationalized American rule.

Second-year American Ray Wilborn has won the job at weak-side linebacker to start the season, while veteran Branden Dozier will step in at SAM with Reggie Stubblefield (knee) beginning the season on the one-game injured list. All-star DaShaun Amos will debut at field halfback after coming over from Toronto in the offseason.

Offensively, Canadian Liam Dobson will step in at right guard after joining the team from Winnipeg and Quinton Barrow will get the start at right tackle. High-priced receiver acquisition Kenny Lawler will make his debut in black and gold, while the team will turn to rookie Isaiah Wooden to handle return duties.

Incumbent returner Lawrence Woods III (shoulder) and Canadian defensive end Luke Brubacher (shoulder) will begin the season on the six-game injured list. In addition to Stubblefield, Canadian cornerback Siriman Harrison-Bagayogo (hamstring), Canadian safety Robert Panabaker (hamstring), and Canadian receiver Drew Wolitarsky (ankle) have been placed on the one-game injured list.

Canadian offensive linemen Jakub Szott and Arvin Hosseini, American offensive lineman Jordan Murray, and American defensive back Quavian White have all been named healthy scratches.

The Ticats will open their season against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, June 7. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT at McMahon Stadium.

https://3downnation.com/2025/06/06/hamilton-tiger-cats-roll-out-seven-new-starters-for-opener-vs-stamps/

[Blue In BC]

I'll watch part of this game just to see how the ex-Bombers do in Hamilton.

[The Zipp]

Bo returns to calgary

hopefully more fan interest than in regina on thursday

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Bo returns to calgary

hopefully more fan interest than in regina on thursday

Looks like the Stamps have been aggressively promoting the game with different ticket deals.

With it being their 80th season they have also brought some of their greats from the past like Doug Flutie to Calgary for the weekend.

Let's see if it translates into butts in seats.

[The Zipp]

hamilton d looks soooooft so far

[Blueforlife]

Garbutt and Fox starting, will be interesting to see if they continue their development, I believe both will have a good season.

[The Zipp]

Looks like the Stamps have been aggressively promoting the game with different ticket deals.

With it being their 80th season they have also brought some of their greats from the past like Doug Flutie to Calgary for the weekend.

Let's see if it translates into butts in seats.

looks like a number of empty seats - too bad. 

[Blueforlife]

Leggs numbers keep improving each year, can he crack 90%?

[markf]

Calgary fans ... where are they?

Van with the bad throw to the ticats. Jeeze loiuise.

Punt out at the one yd line.....

[Blueforlife]

Masin(#1 pick) reminds us all why they gave the global draft with a nice coffin corner kick!

[The Zipp]

Vernon tossing up some ill advised throws. 

waaay too early but if he fizzles out in Calgary is he just an overrated dude?

[Blueforlife]

Moxie nice YAC (int)