After missing the playoffs for the first time in 20 years the Calgary Stampeders made a big splash in CFL free agency. The team went all in and brought in players to fix weaknesses and build for 2025. Below is what they paid their free agents and where they fit in the depth chart.
Free-Agent Signings and their Contracts
1. Dominique Rhymes – Wide Receiver
- Hard Cash: $165,000
- Signing Bonus: $27,000
- Marketing Money: $10,000
- Incentives: Up to $6,000
Rhymes was an All-CFL receiver in his one season in the league. He’s back with Vernon Adams Jr., his old B.C. teammate. He’s a reliable target in the passing game and adds veteran leadership to the receiving corps. He could start right away.
2. Damon Webb – Defensive Back
- Hard Cash: $150,000
- Signing Bonus: $30,000
- Marketing Money: $10,000
- Incentives: Up to $6,000
Webb was a standout for the Redblacks last season and will likely start at boundary halfback for the Stampeders. He addresses a huge need in the secondary and gives Calgary a lockdown defender who can make big plays.
3. Miles Brown – DT
- Hard Cash: $132,500
- Signing Bonus: $25,000
- Marketing Money: $5,000
- Incentives: Up to $12,300
Big body and strength on defensive line, replaces Mike Rose who was released. 27 years old and in prime of career, should play in the middle.
4. Tevin Jones – WR
- Hard Cash: $130,000
- Signing Bonus: $15,000
- Marketing Money: $5,000
- Incentives: Up to $18,500
Former NFL journeyman adds depth to receiver corps. If he dresses for 10+ games he’ll get an extra $2,500, and more incentives tied to playtime and performance.
5. Fraser Sopik – LB (Canadian)
- Hard Cash: $128,000
- Signing Bonus: $17,500
- Marketing Money: $5,000
- Incentives: Up to $18,500
Western University product, started 12 games for the Grey Cup champion Argonauts last season. Contract suggests he’ll be a day one starter at weak-side linebacker, brings stability and leadership to the defense.
6. Adrian Greene – DB
- Hard Cash: $125,000
- Signing Bonus: $10,000
- Marketing Money: $7,500
- Incentives: Up to $11,400
Greene’s versatility allows him to play multiple positions in the secondary. Could compete for a starting role or be a rotational piece, incentives tied to defensive snaps.
7. Jeshrun Antwi – RB (Canadian)
- Hard Cash: $105,000
- Signing Bonus: $10,000
- Marketing Money: $5,000
- Incentives: Up to $6,000
Calgary product returns home to add depth to the running back corps. Will likely be a backup to Dedrick Mills, incentives tied to offensive snaps.
8. Gary Johnson Jr., Derrick Moncrief, and Godfrey Onyeka*
Hard Cash: $85,000 – $90,000 each
All three add depth and experience to the linebacker and secondary. Moncrief a strong-side linebacker, Johnson Jr. a 4 year vet, will compete for a starting spot.
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