Ottawa REDBLACKS add receiver Andy Isabella, defensive lineman Jordan Smith; Robert Lewis retires

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OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced Thursday that they have signed American receiver Andy Isabella and American defensive lineman Jordan Smith.

Isabella, a former second‑round pick of the Arizona Cardinals in 2019, appeared in 43 NFL games over five seasons with the Cardinals (2019–22), Baltimore Ravens (2022), and Buffalo Bills. He recorded 33 receptions for 447 yards and three touchdowns during his NFL tenure.

The UMASS product also spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2024) and San Francisco 49ers (2025), and played in the UFL with the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2025. Isabella was selected 62nd overall in the 2019 NFL Draft after a standout four‑year collegiate career.

Smith joins Ottawa after three seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who selected him in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. He appeared in two games with the Jaguars from 2021–23 and later spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs (2024) before signing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025.

The 6’6” defender began his college career at the University of Florida (2016–17), transferred to Butler Community College (2018), and finished at UAB (2019–20), where he emerged as a disruptive pass rusher.

The REDBLACKS also announced that American receiver Robert Lewis has retired from professional football.

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