Ethan Jordan (Image courtesy of Freestyle Ottawa/Ottawa REDBLACKS)Ethan Jordan (Image courtesy of Freestyle Ottawa/Ottawa REDBLACKS)
Chatham
News

Wide receiver from Chatham makes CFL practice squad

By Cheryl Johnstone
June 1, 2026 - 5:30am

Ethan Jordan's dream of playing professional football is one step closer to becoming a reality.

The wide receiver from Chatham was added to the Ottawa Redblacks practice roster.

The 23-year-old caught two passes for 37 yards in the Redblacks 27-3 pre-season win over the Montreal Alouettes on Friday, May 29.

Ottawa opens the CFL regular season on Saturday, June 6 when they host the Edmonton Elks.

Jordan just wrapped up a historic university career with the Laurier Golden Hawks, winning the U SPORTS Hec Creighton Trophy, the he Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Most Valuable Player, and the President's Award from Laurier.

Read More Local Stories

OPP close Highway 21 in Kincardine following a serious collision. Photo from OPP

MTO reconsiders Hwy 21 speed reductions near Kincardine School

News
3 hours ago

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) still isn't committed to reducing the speed along Highway 21 near Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (KTTPS), but the province will take another look following formal requests from local community leaders and residents.