Redblacks Fire Football Operations VP Shawn Burke Amid 0-10 Start to Season
Mark Goudie said the move was difficult as the Redblacks made the playoffs once during Burke's tenure.
- On Sunday, the Ottawa Redblacks fired vice president of football operations Shawn Burke amid the team's 0-10 start to the CFL season.
- Burke's dismissal comes six days after team president Adrian Sciarra stepped down, continuing front-office turmoil.
- Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group CEO Mark Goudie stated the decision was difficult, citing that on-field results have not met expectations.
- Burke led the club's football operations since joining in 2021 as general manager; the team made the playoffs only once during his tenure.
- Before this season, the club promoted Burke to vice president after appointing Ryan Dinwiddie as head coach and general manager in November 2025.
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Ottawa Redblacks fire VP of football operations Shawn Burke
Since the start of August, the club has also released several players, including veteran receiver Eugene Lewis, fired defensive co-ordinator Will Fields and relieved Adrian Sciarra from his role as team president.
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Redblacks fire football operations VP Shawn Burke amid 0-10 start to season
OTTAWA - Shawn Burke was fired as vice president of football operations of the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday as the front office turnover continues amid an 0-10 start to the
OSEG Announces Changes in Ottawa REDBLACKS Football Leadership
The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) has announced a significant leadership change within the REDBLACKS’ football operations, with Shawn Burke stepping down as Vice President, Football Operations. Burke has been with the team since 2021 and has overseen its operations during a challenging period. OSEG CEO Mark Goudie expressed gratitude for Burke's dedication but acknowledged the need for a new approach due to unsatisfactory on-field…
OSEG announces changes to REDBLACKS football leadership
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group announced on Sunday that Shawn Burke will be leaving his role as Vice President, Football Operations of the Ottawa REDBLACKS. Burke joined the REDBLACKS in 2021 and has led the club’s football operations since that time. RELATED » OSEG announces changes to football leadership » Buy Tickets: BC at Ottawa » Sign up and watch CFL games on CFL+ in the U.S. and Internationally “This is a difficult de…
OSEG announces changes to REDBLACKS football leadership - Ottawa REDBLACKS
The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group today announced that Shawn Burke will be leaving his role as Vice President, Football Operations of the Ottawa REDBLACKS. Burke joined the REDBLACKS in 2021 and has led the club’s football operations since that time. “This is a difficult decision because I have a lot of respect for Shawn,” said OSEG CEO Mark Goudie. “Nobody can question how hard he has worked or how much he cares about the REDBLACKS. Sha…
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