The Calgary Stampeders finished their season on Saturday. lost to the BC Lions 33–30 in the western semi-finals on a field goal..
2025 marked the sixth straight season in which the Stampeders failed to secure a playoff victory, although it appears there is reason for optimism in Cowtown. With an 11-7 record, the team rose from last place to a contender with double-digit wins in one year. Vernon Adams Jr. began to be touted as the new face of the franchise, and their young roster saw significant contributions from rookies and sophomores.
There is still work to be done this offseason as the NFL could bring in a couple of these young players and several others are preparing to hit the open market.
Here's the full list of 28 players whose contracts expire in February. Note that “N” denotes citizens (i.e. Canadians), “A” denotes Americans, and “G” denotes global citizens.
Defender
Logan Bonner (A)
running back
Dedrick Mills (A)
defender
William Langlais (n.)
Recipient
Clark Barnes (N)
Eric Brooks (A)
Malik Henry (A)
Tevin Jones (A)
Dominic Rhymes (A)
Offensive line
Bryce Bell (N)
Joshua Coker (A)
Thomas Jack-Kurdyla (N)
Kyle Saxelid (N)
Defensive line
Clarence Hicks (A)
Jaylon Hutchings (A)
Daniel Joseph (N)
Lorenzo Mauldin IV (A)
Justin Sambu (N)
Charles Wiley (A)
Midfielder
Justin Herdman-Reid (N)
Gary Johnson Jr. (A)
Markel Lee (A)
Jacob Roberts (A)
Micah Teitz (N)
Kyle Wilson (A)
Protective back
Bailey Devine-Scott (G)
Derrick Moncrief (A)
Godfrey Onyeka (N)
Specialist
Nobody
It is worth noting that players who finish the season on the practice squad automatically become free agents. That means running back DJ Williams (A), wide receivers Daylen Baldwin (A), Vishonn Janousas (N), Ryan Jones (A) and Tommy Wilson (G), offensive lineman Hunter Steward (A), defensive linemen Josiah Coatney (A), Devontae O'Malley (A), Kyle Samson (H) and B.J. Thompson (A), defensive lineman Jacob Covington (A), kicker Jordan Noyes (G) and player Fraser Masin (G) can join any other team.
