Calgary Stampeders part ways with assistant coaches

Longtime assistant coaches Mark Killum and Brent Monson will not return to the Calgary Stampeders lineup.

The CFL club announced Wednesday that Kilam, special teams coordinator and assistant head coach, and Monson, defensive coordinator, along with defensive line coach Juwan Simpson, will not be retained for the 2025 season.

Calgary (5-12-1) finished fifth in the West Division this season, missing the CFL playoffs for the first time since 2004.

“As an organization, we felt some changes were needed as we rebuild a winning team,” said general manager and head coach Dave Dickenson. “We thank these coaches for their contributions to the organization and wish them the best.” “

Kilam and Monson have been with the Stampeders for 20 and 15 years, respectively, while Simpson, a former Stampeders player, has been on the coaching staff for two years.

“Mark was a loyal soldier and an integral part of our Gray Cup winning seasons,” Dickenson said. “Nobody worked harder than Brent, and he gave us everything he had.

“Simp’s association with the Stampeders dates back to 2008, and we appreciate all he has done for our organization as a player and as a coach.”

The team added that additional announcements regarding its football personnel will be made at a later date.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 30, 2024.