Calgary Stampeders in 2026: Vernon Adams Jr. Anchors a Competitive Quarterback Depth Chart
The Calgary Stampeders enter the 2026 CFL season with stability at the most important position on the field. After a franchise-altering trade that brought in Vernon Adams Jr. ahead of the 2025 campaign, the Red and White have locked in their starting quarterback long-term. On May 7, 2026, the team announced a two-year contract extension for the 33-year-old pivot that keeps him in Calgary through the 2028 season.