1996 Ottawa Rough Riders season

The 1996 Ottawa Rough Riders finished 4th place in the East division with a 3–15–0 record and failed to make the playoffs. This was the final season in Ottawa Rough Riders franchise history as they folded after the season ended.

CFL All-Stars

 * WR – Joseph Rogers, CFL All-Star

Eastern All-Stars

 * WR – Joseph Rogers, CFL Eastern All-Star
 * LB – Lamar McGriggs, CFL Eastern All-Star
 * DB – Kenny Wilhite, CFL Eastern All-Star