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Stampeders Start Prep for Season They Hope Ends with Grey Cup in Calgary
Vernon Adams Jr. and a revamped roster open camp after an 11-7 turnaround, with Calgary aiming to reach the Grey Cup at home.
- On Sunday, the Calgary Stampeders opened training camp at McMahon Stadium with their sights set on hosting and winning the Grey Cup on November 15. Head coach Dave Dickenson emphasized focusing on daily progress over long-term expectations.
- Following an 11-7 record in 2025 that ranked third in the West Division, Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. revived the offence in his first season and earned a contract extension through 2028.
- While running back Dedrick Mills reported weighing 225 pounds, veterans Folarin Orimolade and Reggie Begelton observed practice recovering from injuries. Defensive back Bailey Devine-Scott remains on the six-day injured list.
- Receiver Dejon Brissett joined the roster after winning two Grey Cups with the Toronto Argonauts, amassing 907 receiving yards last year. His arrival follows the retirement of Dominique Rhymes and departure of Damien Alford to the NFL.
- Hosting the Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan Roughriders on May 18 provides Calgary's first pre-season test, with regular season play beginning June 5 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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Stampeders start prep for a season they hope ends with hoisting Grey Cup in Calgary
CALGARY - A Grey Cup game in their city is on the horizon. The Calgary Stampeders plan to keep their heads down and do the work to play in it.
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 17%
R 16%
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