This was the sixth season with Marcel Desjardins as general manager and Rick Campbell as head coach.

The Redblacks were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since their inaugural season in 2014 following a week 18 loss to the Toronto Argonauts on October 11, 2019.

[2] Significant transactions are listed below: For the first time in its history, the CFL held drafts for foreign players from Mexico and Europe.

The 2019 European CFL Draft took place on April 11, 2019 where all teams held one non-tradeable pick.

[19][20] By virtue of being the 106th Grey Cup runner-up, the Redblacks had the second-last selection in each round, not including traded picks.