OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks showed up to work on Monday still dealing with the trade that sent defensive lineman Lorenzo Mauldin IV to Calgary.

For defensive lineman Mike Wakefield it meant explaining to his son why "Uncle Lozo" won’t be around anymore, while linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox had to say goodbye to a close friend.

"I think everyone was a little shocked and you know disappointed because we built some great relationships with Lozo," said Santos-Knox. "He’s one of the best teammates I’ve ever had. Just a great player, a guy you want to be playing with."

Mauldin was traded Sunday to the Stampeders for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 CFL draft.

Through 14 games this season, Mauldin, who joined the Redblacks before the 2022 season, has recorded 26 tackles, including two tackles

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