Ryan Dinwiddie, Toronto Argonauts

Ryan Dinwiddie became the 45th head coach of the Toronto Argonauts on December 12, 2019, marking the start of a new era. In his first season, he led the team to a 9-5 record and first place in the East Division, earning recognition as a finalist for CFL Coach of the Year. As offensive coordinator in 2022, Dinwiddie guided the Argos to an 11-7 record, a win in the Eastern Final, and the franchise’s 18th Grey Cup victory, while also being named East Division Coach of the Year.

Before joining the Argos, Dinwiddie spent four seasons as the quarterbacks coach for the Calgary Stampeders, helping Bo Levi Mitchell earn two Most Outstanding Player awards. His coaching career began in Montreal, where he worked as a quality control coach, eventually becoming the offensive coordinator. Dinwiddie had a solid playing career in the CFL, starting with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, where he played in the 2007 Grey Cup. He transitioned into coaching after retiring as a player in 2011.