The Ottawa Redblacks hired Jim Popp on Monday. He got the role of senior football advisor. The franchise fired Shawn Burke. Burke was the vice president. The decision from the front office comes after a winless start to the season.
Several media outlets reported the move on Monday. 3DownNation shared the decision at 14:11 GMT. CFL.ca published at 14:12 GMT. The Toronto Star covered the move at 14:39 GMT. The Winnipeg Sun put out the story at 14:55 GMT. Sportsnet also confirmed Popp's new role with the franchise.