Ottawa – The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced on Monday that they have signed National offensive lineman Zack Pelehos to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2026 Canadian Football League season. Additionally, they have extended National fullback Marco Dubois.
Pelehos and Dubois were both set to become free agents in February.
“Zack has made tremendous strides in his development and demonstrated this through his performance this season,” said REDBLACKS Head Coach Bob Dyce. “We are excited to welcome him back for another two years and continue to watch him grow.”
“We are thrilled to have Marco with us through 2026,” added Dyce. “The leadership and work ethic that he brings to our facility on a daily basis are key assets for our football club.”
Pelehos, a 25-year-old product of the University of Ottawa, was selected second overall by the REDBLACKS in the 2022 CFL Draft. After dressing in 10 games during his rookie season, he started 10 of 14 possible games in 2023 before becoming a full-time starter in 2024. The Gananoque, Ontario native appeared in 14 games in 2024, starting in all but one. Pelehos was the third-highest-graded offensive lineman per PFF in Week 13 with an overall grade of 74.0, and he posted a dominant run grade of 90.4 in Week 17.
Pelehos is the second National REDBLACKS offensive lineman to sign a two-year extension, following 2024 East Division All-CFL guard Drew Desjarlais, who extended for two years on September 19.
Dubois, drafted out of Laval by the REDBLACKS with their second-round, 13th overall pick in 2018, has appeared in 101 CFL games, all with Ottawa. The 30-year-old native of Lasalle, Quebec appeared in 17 games in 2024, making seven special teams tackles, the second-highest mark of his CFL career. He also contributed on offense, catching both of his targets for 27 yards each.
