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| Name | Position | Regular GP | # of Seasons (Years) | Also played for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboud, Dick | DB, G | 20 | 2 (1966–1967) | MTL |
| Abraham, Clifton Jr. | DB, LB | 21 | 3 (1998–1999, 2001) | |
| Abrams, Josh | DB | 5 | 1 (2010) | |
| Ackroyd, Steve | DB | 70 | 7 (1978–1984) | HAM |
| Adams, Frank Jr. | DB | 3 | 1 (1995) | |
| Agnew, Vince | DB, LB, S | 30 | 2 (2014–2015) | |
| Aiken, Kris | DB | 14 | 2 (2004–2005) | |
| Alford, Marcus | DB | 12 | 2 (2016–2017) | |
| Allen, Jeff | DB | 1 | 1 (1981) | |
| Allison, Wayne | DB | 72 | 6 (1973–1978) | CGY, WPG |
| Anderson, Dwight | DHB | 7 | 1 (2014) | CGY, HAM, MTL, SSK |
| Anderson, Tim | DB | 41 | 4 (1971–1974) | |
| Anthony, Charles | DB | 9 | 1 (1997) | BAL, CGY, EDM, SSK |
| Arends, Ron | DB | 64 | 5 (1966–1970) | |
| Aston, Brian | DB, HB, QB | 28 | 4 (1959–1962) | MTL |
| Bacheyie, Tang | DB, LB | 10 | 2 (2009–2010) | |
| Ball, Raphaol | DB | 15 | 2 (2003–2004) | BC, WPG |
| Barber, Chris | DB | 3 | 1 (1991) | |
| Barrett, Lawrence “Chip” | DB | 42 | 3 (1970–1972) | WPG |
| Bary, Ousmane | DB | 6 | 2 (1994, 1996) | WPG |
| Battershill, Doug | DB | 6 | 1 (1984) | CGY |
| Beechey, Roy | DB, QB | 36 | 3 (1974–1976) | |
| Belanger, Robin | DB | 2 | 1 (1992) | BC |
| Bennett, Paul | DB | 47 | 4 (1977–1979, 1984) | HAM, WPG |
| Berry, Aaron | CB | 13 | 1 (2016) | HAM |
| Berry, Ed Jr. | DB | 85 | 6 (1988–1992, 1996) | EDM, MPH |
| Berry, Reggie | DB | 13 | 1 (1989) | |
| Black, Eric | DB | 7 | 2 (2014–2015) | |
| Black, Matt | DB, LB, S | 127 | 10 (2009–2018) | |
| Boateng, Matthew | DB | 12 | 1 (2019) | |
| Bonner, Antonious | DB, LB | 133 | 10 (1997–2006) | OTT |
| Bonner, Detrick | DB | 4 | 1 (2015) | |
| Boulay, Etienne | DB | 13 | 1 (2012) | MTL |
| Bovair, Dan | DB | 3 | 1 (1978) | HAM |
| Bovell, Dave | DB | 5 | 2 (1991–1992) | SSK, WPG |
| Bowen, Orlando | DB | 45 | 3 (2000–2002) | HAM |
| Bradley, Jerry | DB | 3 | 1 (1967) | BC |
| Brazley, Carl | DB | 138 | 9 (1983–1986, 1988–1992) | MTL, OTT |
| Brooks, Richard | DB | 4 | 1 (2000) | |
| Brothers, Richard | DB | 2 | 1 (1989) | |
| Brown, Fahkir | DB | 6 | 1 (1998) | |
| Brown, Jerald | DB | 1 | 1 (2016) | MTL |
| Bryan, Antareis | DB | 3 | 1 (2013) | SSK |
| Burke, Patrick | DB | 4 | 1 (1995) | OTT, SSK, WPG |
| Burko, Darrell | DB | 2 | 1 (1980) | |
| Burrell, Jalin | DB | 2 | 1 (2019) | |
| Capers, Byron | DB | 44 | 4 (1998–2001) | BC, OTT, WPG |
| Carroll, Ahmad | DB | 13 | 1 (2012) | CGY |
| Carter, Donnavan | DB | 36 | 2 (2000–2001) | HAM, OTT, WPG |
| Carter, Jalil | DB, DHB | 34 | 3 (2012–2014) | HAM |
| Carter, Kahlil | DB | 31 | 3 (2005–2007) | MTL |
| Carter, Michael | DB | 10 | 1 (2016) | HAM, MTL, SSK |
| Charles, Hency | DB | 7 | 1 (1994) | EDM, MTL, SSK |
| Clarke, Delroy | CB | 28 | 3 (2008–2010) | EDM |
| Clash, Darnell | DB | 16 | 1 (1987) | BC |
| Clay, Dennis | DB | 36 | 3 (1984–1986) | OTT |
| Clayton, L.J. Jr. | DB | 18 | 2 (1975–1976) | |
| Clement, Nick | DB | 5 | 1 (2011) | |
| Colclough, Ricardo | DB | 9 | 1 (2013) | EDM, HAM |
| Compton, Jerry | DB | 3 | 1 (1981) | |
| Cook, Lewis | DB | 2 | 1 (1977) | HAM, MTL, SSK |
| Copeland, Jim | DB | 34 | 4 (1965–1968) | KW, MTL, SSK |
| Covington, Anthony | DB | 14 | 2 (2018–2019) | |
| Crawford, Larry | DB | 4 | 1 (1989) | BC |
| Crumb, Mike | DB | 47 | 3 (2003–2005) | BC |
| Daniels, Dave | DB | 5 | 1 (1987) | MTL |
| Darby, Alden | DB, LB | 43 | 3 (2017–2019) | |
| Dattilio, Gerry | DB | 1 | 1 (1975) | CGY, MTL |
| Davis, Tyree | DB | 2 | 1 (2002) | CGY, HAM, MTL |
| Dell, Howard | DB | 7 | 2 (1990–1991) | WPG |
| Dennis, Steve | DB | 32 | 2 (1975–1976) | OTT, SSK |
| DeRatt, Jimmy Jr. | DB | 1 | 1 (1976) | HAM |
| Deslauriers, Laurent | DB | 17 | 1 (1988) | EDM |
| Dixon, Ralph | DB | 4 | 1 (1984) | EDM, OTT |
| Donaldson, Dave | DB | 13 | 1 (2006) | BC, OTT, WPG |
| Doret, Cor | DB | 12 | 2 (1974–1975) | |
| Dosant, Al | DB | 1 | 1 (1980) | HAM, MTL, OTT, SSK |
| Dowling, Jonathan | DB | 10 | 2 (2018–2019) | |
| Drain, Sel | DB | 36 | 2 (1987–1988) | |
| Dzikowicz, Jayson | DB | 12 | 1 (1995) | OTT, WPG |
| Eaglin, Greg | DB | 20 | 2 (1995–1996) | CGY, HAM |
| Edwards, Dovonte | CB | 18 | 1 (2009) | |
| Elberg, Brad | DB, RB | 38 | 4 (1999–2002) | HAM, WPG |
| Elder, Jim Jr. | DB | 11 | 1 (1976) | OTT, SSK |
| Ervin, Corris | DB | 6 | 1 (1993) | BAL, HAM, SHR, WPG |
| Falconer, Doug | DB | 2 | 1 (1976) | CGY, HAM, MTL, OTT, SSK |
| Field, John | DB | 7 | 1 (1990) | |
| Finlay, Barry | DB | 62 | 4 (1973–1976) | HAM |
| Fogg, Kevin | DB | 7 | 1 (2019) | WPG |
| Ford, Qudarius | DB, LB | 26 | 3 (2017–2019) | |
| Fuell, Don | DB, HB | 24 | 3 (1963–1965) | MTL |
| Fuller, Joe | DB | 9 | 1 (1995) | OTT, SHR, SSK |
| Gabriel, Jermaine | DB, S | 95 | 7 (2013–2019) | |
| Galick, Curtis | DB | 3 | 1 (2001) | BC, SSK |
| Gatlin, Josh | DB | 2 | 1 (2013) | |
| Glenn, Cam | DB | 1 | 1 (2019) | |
| Gordon, Thomas | LB, S | 14 | 1 (2016) | |
| Grant, Donnohue | DB | 5 | 1 (1986) | HAM, WPG |
| Grant, Michael | CB | 6 | 1 (2010) | |
| Gray, Leo | DB | 9 | 1 (1982) | |
| Green, Isaiah | DB, DHB | 17 | 3 (2014–2016) | |
| Green, James | DB | 18 | 1 (2009) | OTT, WPG |
| Greene, Marcelllus | DB | 46 | 5 (1981, 1983, 1985–1987) | SSK |
| Griffin, Courtney | DB | 7 | 1 (1996) | BAL, MTL, WPG |
| Hall, Steve | DB | 1 | 1 (1983) | OTT, WPG |
| Ham, Caleb | DB | 3 | 1 (2019) | |
| Hardee, Billy Jr. | DB | 50 | 4 (1978–1981) | CGY, OTT |
| Hardeman, Willie “Buddy” | DB | 3 | 1 (1978) | |
| Hardville, Drew | DB | 6 | 1 (1981) | |
| Hardy, Chris | DB | 96 | 6 (2003–2008) | EDM |
| Hardy, John Jr. | DB | 4 | 1 (1993) | OTT |
| Harris, Aundrae | DB | 4 | 1 (2000) | |
| Harris, Brandon | DB | 14 | 1 (2017) | |
| Harris, Eric | DB | 48 | 3 (1977–1979) | |
| Hatton, Greg | DB | 9 | 1 (1980) | SSK |
| Hawkins, Travis | DHB | 15 | 1 (2015) | MTL, WPG |
| Heath, Jo Jo Jr. | DB | 15 | 1 (1982) | BC, OTT |
| Heath, T.J. Jr. | CB, DB, DHB | 16 | 2 (2016, 2018) | MTL, WPG |
| Heatly, Kenny Jr. | CB | 14 | 1 (2008) | |
| Henderson, Zac | DB | 17 | 2 (1982–1983) | HAM |
| Henry, Andrew | DB | 18 | 2 (1999–2000) | EDM, SSK, WPG |
| Henry, Tommy | DB | 33 | 2 (1994–1995) | EDM, HAM, OTT, SA, SSK |
| Herbert, Shane | DB | 24 | 3 (2013–2015) | HAM, SSK |
| Hercule, Yves | S | 4 | 1 (2007) | |
| Hewitt, Cliff | DB | 34 | 2 (1985–1986) | OTT |
| Hicks, Dwight | DB | 3 | 1 (1978) | |
| Hildebrand, Mike | DB | 4 | 1 (1990) | EDM |
| Hill, Corey | DB | 2 | 1 (2000) | |
| Hinds, Sterling | DB, RB | 7 | 2 (1984–1985) | |
| Hirose, Jack | DB | 2 | 1 (1981) | SSK |
| Hodge, Alphonso | CB | 7 | 1 (2009) | |
| Holm, Wayne | DB | 4 | 1 (1973) | BC, CGY |
| Hood, Jonathan | DB, LB | 26 | 2 (2013–2014) | HAM |
| Horne, Pacino | DB | 14 | 1 (2012) | |
| Horton, Jason | DB | 2 | 1 (2003) | |
| Houston, Martavius | DB, LB | 54 | 3 (1999–2000, 2002) | BC |
| Hughes, Darren | DB | 11 | 1 (1993) | |
| Humphries, Leonard | DB | 1 | 1 (1999) | BC, OTT |
| Hunter, Pete | DB | 7 | 2 (2008–2009) | |
| Ivory, Clifford | DB | 84 | 5 (2002–2006) | HAM |
| Jackson, Enis | DB | 5 | 1 (1993) | BC, EDM |
| Jackson, Janzen | DB | 5 | 1 (2013) | |
| Johnson, Andre | DB | 2 | 1 (1977) | CGY |
| Johnson, Damian | DB | 2 | 1 (2001) | |
| Johnson, Joe | DB | 2 | 1 (1994) | SA |
| Johnson, Orhian | CB, DB, LB | 6 | 2 (2013–2014) | |
| Johnson, Sam III | DB | 3 | 1 (1982) | |
| Johnson, Steve | DB | 8 | 1 (1985) | SSK |
| Jones, Phil | DB | 32 | 2 (1980–1981) | EDM, MTL, OTT |
| Jones, Zack | DB | 4 | 1 (1981) | SSK |
| Joseph, Sammy | CB | 9 | 2 (2009–2010) | |
| Kanneh, Abdul | DB, LB | 24 | 2 (2018–2019) | HAM, OTT |
| Kelly, Maurice | DB | 15 | 1 (1995) | BC, LV, WPG |
| Kramer, Mike | DB | 14 | 1 (1979) | |
| Kulka, Glenn | DB | 49 | 3 (1987–1989) | MTL, OTT, SSK |
| Langcaster, Ray | DB | 29 | 3 (1972–1974) | |
| Lawrence, Alonzo | DB | 12 | 1 (2013) | EDM |
| Learn, Ed | DB | 40 | 3 (1967–1969) | KW, MTL |
| Lehne, Terry | DB | 2 | 1 (1983) | HAM, MTL, OTT |
| Levingston, Bashir | DB, WR | 78 | 6 (2002–2007) | MTL |
| Lewis, Derrick “Bo” | DB | 11 | 1 (2005) | BC |
| Lewis, LeQuan | DB | 1 | 1 (2014) | |
| Lewis, Tahaun | DB | 5 | 1 (1993) | |
| Likely, William III | DB | 5 | 1 (2018) | HAM |
| Logan, Mike | DB | 5 | 1 (1977) | CGY, MTL |
| Luster, Marv | DB, E, HB | 111 | 9 (1964–1972) | MTL |
| Lysack, Wes | DB | 14 | 1 (2011) | CGY, WPG |
| Maddox, Andre | DB | 3 | 1 (2008) | |
| Major, Doran | DB | 41 | 4 (1987–1990) | |
| Mallen, Pat | DB | 2 | 1 (1973) | |
| Mann, Dave | DB, E, HB, P | 155 | 12 (1958, 1960–1970) | |
| Marrow, Brian | DB | 3 | 1 (1985) | |
| Marshall, Jim | DB | 35 | 3 (1977–1979) | MTL, SSK |
| Martin, Derrick | DB | 11 | 1 (1980) | |
| Mayes, Adrian | DB | 31 | 2 (2007–2008) | |
| Mayock, Mike Jr. | DB | 1 | 1 (1981) | |
| Mays, Jermaine | CB, DB | 14 | 3 (2006–2008) | HAM |
| McCollough, Evan | DB, DHB | 50 | 4 (2010–2012, 2014) | HAM |
| McCurdy, Brian | DB | 22 | 2 (1993–1994) | HAM, OTT |
| McEachern, Ken | DB | 15 | 1 (1983) | SSK |
| McFarlane, Bill | DB, HB | 31 | 3 (1954–1956) | |
| McGraw, Donnie | DB | 6 | 1 (1977) | |
| Meacham, Lamont | DB | 23 | 2 (1983–1984) | OTT |
| Meeks, Ron | DB | 13 | 2 (1980–1981) | HAM, OTT |
| Mero, Joe | DB | 15 | 1 (1995) | BC, OTT, SHR |
| Metcalf, Bo | DB | 7 | 1 (1985) | |
| Middlebrooks, Willie | CB, DB | 41 | 3 (2008–2010) | |
| Miller, Lee | DB | 1 | 1 (1984) | |
| Milton, Lance | DB | 1 | 1 (2013) | MTL |
| Mincy, Jonathon | DB | 1 | 1 (2019) | MTL |
| Mitchell, Josh | DB, DHB, LB | 11 | 2 (2016–2017) | |
| Mitchell, LeRon | DB | 29 | 2 (2006–2007) | SSK |
| Mitchell, Vernon | DB | 17 | 2 (2000–2001) | OTT |
| Morgan, Bobby | DB | 7 | 1 (1969) | OTT |
| Morley, Demetrice | DB | 5 | 1 (2013) | CGY, SSK |
| Munford, Chris | DB | 32 | 3 (1990–1992) | HAM, SSK |
| Murillo, Armando | DB | 3 | 1 (2011) | HAM |
| Murphy, Dan | DB | 13 | 2 (1995–1996) | EDM, OTT |
| Murray, Rico | DB | 18 | 1 (2017) | EDM, HAM, OTT |
| Nash, Jerry | DB | 12 | 2 (1985–1986) | |
| Neal, Kris | DB | 17 | 2 (2001–2002) | |
| Nimako, George | DB, RB | 94 | 7 (1993–1998, 2000) | |
| Noble, Terry | DB | 3 | 1 (1988) | |
| Odegard, Don | DB | 11 | 1 (1996) | HAM, MPH |
| Orange, Anthony | CB | 30 | 2 (2015–2016) | BC, EDM, OTT |
| Owusu-Ansah, Akwasi | CB, DB | 33 | 3 (2015–2017) | |
| Parker, Byron | CB, DB | 87 | 7 (2005–2011) | BC, EDM, MTL |
| Parker, Kerry | DB | 14 | 2 (1986–1987) | BC, HAM |
| Paul, Leroy | DB | 18 | 2 (1983–1984) | HAM, OTT, SSK |
| Penner, Darrell | DB | 2 | 1 (1978) | WPG |
| Petmanis, Gil | DB, HB | 18 | 2 (1968, 1970) | SSK |
| Pile, Willie | DB | 88 | 5 (2007–2011) | |
| Pleasant, Reggie | DB | 139 | 8 (1987–1994) | EDM |
| Plummer, Chad | DB | 11 | 1 (2002) | HAM, WPG |
| Poole, Will | CB | 22 | 2 (2008–2009) | |
| Posy-Audette, Jean-Vincent | DB | 2 | 1 (2000) | |
| Provo, Dwayne | DB | 5 | 1 (2001) | BC, EDM, MTL, OTT, SSK |
| Raimey, Dave | DB, HB | 76 | 6 (1969–1974) | WPG |
| Rankin, Joe | DHB | 6 | 1 (2016) | MTL |
| Richardson, Lorne | DB | 16 | 1 (1977) | SSK |
| Ricks, Mark | DB | 4 | 1 (1993) | OTT, SSK, WPG |
| Rigg, Dave | DB | 6 | 2 (1978–1979) | |
| Roberson, Marcus Jr. | DB | 11 | 1 (2018) | |
| Robinson, Jamie | DB, DHB, LB | 27 | 2 (2013–2014) | |
| Rockford, Jim | DB | 4 | 2 (1991–1992) | EDM, HAM |
| Rose, Donovan | DB | 22 | 3 (1981–1983) | HAM, WPG |
| Rosnagle, Ted | DB | 1 | 1 (1984) | |
| Roundtree, Alphonso Jr. | DB | 1 | 1 (2002) | HAM, MTL, OTT |
| Rountree, Jim | DB, HB | 131 | 10 (1958–1967) | |
| Ryan, Rick | DB | 16 | 1 (1987) | BC, MTL |
| Salazar, Floyd | DB | 22 | 4 (1988–1991) | HAM |
| Sanchez, Jeffrey Jr. | DB | 5 | 1 (2006) | |
| Sanschagrin, Alexis | DB | 7 | 1 (2002) | |
| Sardo, Joe | DB | 32 | 2 (1994–1995) | OTT |
| Scott, Kevin | DB | 7 | 1 (2003) | |
| Sears, Johnny Jr. | DB | 7 | 1 (2017) | HAM, WPG |
| Shaw, Grant | DB, K | 36 | 2 (2010–2011) | EDM |
| Shaw, Wayne | DB | 69 | 5 (1999–2001, 2007–2008) | HAM, MTL |
| Shell, Lin-J | DB | 53 | 3 (2009–2011) | BC, CGY, WPG |
| Shivers, Jason | DB | 31 | 2 (2008–2009) | HAM |
| Simmons, Jasper | DB, LB | 5 | 2 (2011–2012) | CGY, OTT, WPG |
| Simmons, Marcello | DB | 84 | 6 (1995–1998, 2000–2001) | BC, EDM |
| Smalls, Sean | DB | 19 | 2 (2010–2011) | |
| Smith, Adrion | DB | 166 | 10 (1996–2005) | HAM, MPH |
| Smith, Branden | CB, DB, DHB | 24 | 3 (2013–2015) | |
| Smith, Brian | DB | 3 | 1 (1991) | BC |
| Smith, Devin | DHB | 31 | 2 (2015–2016) | |
| Smith, Donald | DB | 61 | 4 (1996–1999) | HAM, MPH, WPG |
| Smith, Les | DB | 38 | 3 (1996–1998) | BAL, MTL |
| Smith, Ward | DB | 10 | 1 (1977) | BC, CGY, MTL, WPG |
| Sopinka, Johnny | DB, HB | 27 | 3 (1955–1957) | MTL |
| Sprogis, Elmars Jr. | DB | 14 | 1 (1972) | |
| Steinauer, Orlondo | DB, S | 131 | 8 (2001–2008) | HAM, OTT |
| Sternberg, Gerry | DB, HB | 49 | 4 (1969–1971, 1973) | HAM, MTL |
| Streeter, Mark | DB | 4 | 1 (1982) | HAM, WPG |
| Suber, Alex | DHB | 8 | 1 (2014) | SSK, WPG |
| Sutherin, Don | DB, K | 5 | 1 (1970) | HAM, OTT |
| Sutton, Jon | DB | 3 | 1 (1981) | MTL, OTT |
| Sweeting, Rod | DB | 1 | 1 (2016) | |
| Tait, Heron | DB | 6 | 1 (1995) | |
| Tarver, Hurley Jr. | DB | 1 | 1 (2004) | |
| Thomas, Andrew | DB | 17 | 2 (1993–1994) | BC, OTT, WPG |
| Thomas, David “Peanuts” | DB | 10 | 2 (1977–1978) | |
| Thomas, Dee | DB | 3 | 1 (1994) | |
| Thomas, Eddie Lee | DB | 16 | 1 (1994) | BC, EDM, WPG |
| Thomas, Ike | DB | 21 | 2 (1977–1978) | HAM |
| Thomas, Marcus | DB | 11 | 2 (1990–1991) | BC |
| Thomas, Marvin | DB, DE | 22 | 2 (2003–2004) | BC, OTT |
| Thornton, Dick | DB | 80 | 6 (1967–1972) | WPG |
| Thorpe, Neiko | DB | 3 | 1 (2013) | |
| Tomlin, Jim | DB | 35 | 3 (1969–1971) | BC |
| Tripoli, Paul | DB | 11 | 2 (1986–1987) | |
| Underwood, Brandon | DHB | 9 | 2 (2014–2015) | |
| Unertl, Jeremy | DB, LB | 29 | 2 (2010–2011) | |
| Uteck, Larry | DB | 48 | 3 (1974–1976) | BC, MTL, OTT |
| Van Belleghem, Dave | DB | 62 | 4 (1990–1993) | CGY, SSK |
| Vaughan, Jake | DB | 36 | 2 (1987–1988) | |
| Vaughn, Cassius | DB, LB | 24 | 2 (2017–2018) | HAM |
| Walcott, Ken | DB | 24 | 2 (1994–1995) | OTT |
| Walker, Merv | DB | 7 | 1 (1982) | CGY, HAM, WPG |
| Waller, Trayvon | DB | 2 | 1 (2002) | HAM |
| Walter, Jim | DB | 4 | 1 (1965) | MTL, SSK |
| Ware, Matt | CB, LB | 9 | 1 (2014) | |
| Washington, Donald | DB | 3 | 1 (2014) | HAM |
| Washington, Trumaine | DB | 25 | 2 (2018–2019) | |
| Waterman, Mark | DB | 4 | 1 (1992) | BC, HAM |
| Watkins, Patrick | DB | 34 | 2 (2012–2013) | EDM |
| Webb, Dee | DB | 11 | 1 (2011) | CGY, HAM |
| Webster, Matt | DB | 39 | 3 (2017–2019) | SSK |
| Weinlein, Gary | DB | 2 | 1 (1978) | |
| Weir, Rob | DB | 3 | 1 (1996) | EDM |
| Wells, Rio | DB | 13 | 1 (2001) | EDM, WPG |
| West, Bill | DB | 4 | 1 (1974) | |
| Wheaton, Kenny | DB | 98 | 6 (2003–2008) | |
| White, Jafus | DB | 2 | 1 (1981) | |
| White, Mitchell | DB | 6 | 1 (2017) | MTL, OTT |
| Whitley, Kevin | DB | 23 | 2 (1993–1994) | |
| Wicklum, Mike | DB | 50 | 4 (1962, 1965–1967) | EDM |
| Williams, John | DB | 7 | 1 (1975) | CGY, EDM, HAM |
| Williams, Mike | DB | 28 | 3 (1978–1980) | HAM |
| Williams, Taly | DB | 8 | 1 (1994) | HAM |
| Williams, T.J. | DB | 7 | 1 (2012) | |
| Wilson, Darrell | DB | 75 | 5 (1982–1986) | |
| Wilson, Don | DB, LB | 89 | 5 (1990–1992, 1995–1996) | BC, EDM |
| Wilson, Jonathan | DB, LB | 20 | 2 (1992–1993) | SHR |
| Wiltshire, Kelly | DB | 54 | 3 (1997–1999) | EDM, MTL, OTT |
| Winters, Charles | DB, LB | 83 | 6 (2003–2008) | |
| Wiseman, Todd | DB | 17 | 1 (1989) | BC, HAM |
| Wood, Larry | DB | 1 | 1 (1962) | |
| Woods, Harold | DB | 5 | 1 (1982) | HAM, MTL, SSK |
| Woodson, Robert | DB | 41 | 3 (2017–2019) | |
| Worthman, Antoine | DB | 8 | 2 (1992–1993) | SHR |
| Wright, Donovan | DB | 6 | 1 (1991) | BC, HAM, SSK |
| Wydareny, John | DB, HB | 37 | 3 (1963–1965) | EDM |
| Yeboah-Kodie, Frank | DB | 5 | 1 (1995) | OTT |
| Yell, Ronnie | DB | 18 | 1 (2018) | BC |
| Young, Preston | DB | 36 | 3 (1979–1980, 1985) | HAM, MTL, SSK |
| Younger, Jordan | CB, DB, LB | 132 | 8 (2004–2007, 2009–2012) | EDM |
| Secondary player count: 318 | ||||