The Ottawa Redblacks signed quarterback Matthew McKay and released quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome on Friday.
Matthew McKay is six foot four and weighs 212 pounds. The 24-year-old from Raleigh, North Carolina, went undrafted in 2023. McKay had workouts with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys before earning a rookie minicamp invite from the Cowboys. Then, McKay signed with the San Antonio Brahmas (UFL) on October 18, 2023, but was released on January 31, 2024.
Collegiately, McKay played two seasons at North Carolina State (2018-19) completing 93 of 158 passes (58.9%) for 997 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception, 38 carries for 99 yards, 5 touchdowns, two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist), and one pass breakup in 12 games for the Wolfpack.
Next, McKay transferred to Montana State (2020-21) completing 153 of 246 passes (62.2%) for 2,021 yards, 17 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 78 carries for 316 yards, and 2 touchdowns in 11 games for the Bobcats.
Then, McKay transferred to Elon University in 2022 completing 197 of 323 passes (61%) for 2,709 yards, 21 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 119 carries for 458 yards, and 3 touchdowns in 12 games for the Phoenix.
Tyrrell Pigrome is five foot ten and weighs 200 pounds. The 26-year-old from Birmingham, Alabama, completed 3 of 7 passes (42.9%) for 46 yards, 39 carries for 108 yards, and six touchdowns in 14 games for the Ottawa Redblacks in 2023.
Before Ottawa, Pigrome signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 18, 2023, and spent part of the 2023 season on the practice squad. He played two preseason games completing 7 of 10 passes (70%) for 108 yards, one touchdown, 10 carries for 114 yards, and two touchdowns. He was released by the Blue Bombers on June 27, 2023.
Collegiately, Pigrome played four years at the University of Maryland (2016-19) completing 152 of 268 passes (57%) for 1,777 yards, 9 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 176 carries for 630 yards, and 8 touchdowns in 34 games for the Terrapins.
Next, he transferred to Western Kentucky in 2020, completing 171 of 297 passes (58%) for 1,603 yards, two interceptions, 105 carries for 337 yards, and four touchdowns in 11 games for the Hilltoppers. After Western Kentucky, he went to Ole Miss but did not play.
Then, Pigrome transferred to Towson University in 2022 completing 155 of 274 passes (57%) for 1,638 yards, 14 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 134 carries for 574 yards, and two touchdowns in 11 games for the Tigers.
