It wasn't a secret that the Redblacks were going to upgrade the receiver position this off-season. Most expected it to start in free agency but it seems like they got a jump start on it today.

http://www.cfl.ca/article/price-ship...wa-for-simmons

Calgary has depth at receiver so it makes sense from their end. The Stamps already re-signed Charbonneau and this trade likely means they will lock up Sinopoli before free agency beings.

Ottawa gets a proven player and while he didn't come cheap it was a move I think most Redblacks fans would approve.