RedBlacks sign Jon Gott to 2-year extension

The Ottawa RedBlacks have signed offensive lineman Jon Gott to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.

Gott has been with the team since 2014 and helped the RedBlacks earn a Grey Cup appearance last season.

"Jon has been the anchor of our offensive line from day one," said RedBlacks general manager Marcel Desjardins. "His contributions to the RedBlacks both on and off the field have been tremendous and to be able to secure his services through the 2018 season is great news for our team and our city."

The 30-year-old couldn't hide his excitement about staying in Ottawa for the foreseeable future.

"I am happy and excited to re-sign and stay in Ottawa for two more years," said Gott. "I have enjoyed my time here in Ottawa so far and am happy I get to continue playing for not only a great organization, but the best fans in the CFL as well. I'm excited to build off last year as a team and bring a Grey Cup back to Ottawa! Fear the beard!"