Happy December, Stamps fans.

Only six more months to go until June.

We’re 31 days into the Red and White’s off-season and the club has stayed true to their word when announcing there would be changes made for 2025.

Piece Of The Puzzle

The Stamps acquired MOP-calibre QB Vernon Adams Jr. in a trade with the BC Lions last Tuesday. Also included in the package was a 2025 fourth-round pick (32nd overall) and a 2026 third-round pick in exchange for the Calgary’s 2025 second and fourth-round picks (9th and 25th), and 2026 second-round pick.

Lookin’ good, @bigplay_va 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/Z6TzuENDmM

— Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) November 27, 2024

The addition of V.A. is one of the first steps towards a new-look Stampeders group as president Jay McNeil and GM/HC Dave Dickenson continue to reconstruct the team for the 2025 season.

Other Transactions

The team brought back the following National players for next season:
• DL Anthony Federico
• REC Maxim Malenfant
• DB Jackson Sombach

Federico spent time with the team late in the year after signing a contract in mid-September.

Sombach was selected in the 7th round of the 2024 draft and participated in the Stamps rookie camp before being released to return to the University of Saskatchewan Rams. With the Rams this season, Sombach earned second-team all-Canadian honours and was named a Canada West all-star for the second time in his career after recording 38 tackles, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and nine passes defended in 11 games.

Malenfant was also present at Calgary’s rookie camp before suffering a foot injury and his subsequent release. After camp, he returned to the University of Ottawa.

Additionally, 2023 first-round pick Cole Tucker announced his retirement from professional football.

Thank you, Cole! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zYXXj1ARIh

— Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) November 23, 2024

Livin’ In The Hall Of Fame

Last week, the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame announced its class of 2025, which included long-time equipment manager George ‘Geo’ Hopkins.

The ceremony will take place June 7, at the Red Deer Resort and Casino.

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Happy Birthday To Ya

There are 13 Stampeder birthdays in December, the most in any month with two pairings of players celebrating on the same day.

• DB Tyler Richardson – Dec. 5
• QB Matt Shiltz and DL Clarence Hicks – Dec. 7
• REC Mike Harley Jr. – Dec. 13
• QB Tommy Stevens – Dec. 15
• DL Kelon Thomas – Dec. 16
• OL Rodeem Brown – Dec. 17
• DL Kwadwo Boahen – Dec. 18
• REC Rysen John – Dec. 20
• DB Daniel Amoako – Dec. 22
• RB Dedrick Mills and DB Bailey Devine-Scott – Dec. 27
• DL Jaylon Hutchings – Dec. 31

Free Agent Tracker

The CFL revealed its pending free agent list for every club last week.

The Red and White currently have 30 players with contracts set to expire in February.

The CFL Free Agency period opens on Feb. 11, 2025 at 10 a.m. MT.