One of the most recognizable faces and voices in the Canadian Football League is stepping away in the midst of an unimaginable family tragedy.
Milt Stegall, who has been a CFL analyst on TSN since 2009, was not seen on the air when the league kicked off its season last weekend.
Last week, Milt’s son – Chase Stegall – unexpectedly pᴀssed away at the age of just 20-years-old.
Chase was a soccer player at DePaul University in Chicago and died in his residence hall last Monday. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Milt posted a statement on his social media after he wasn’t seen on opening-week coverage, thanking fans and his employers for their support – especially after TSN dedicated their 2025 CFL season to Chase.
‘To the entire @CFL community. To my bosses, the commissioner, my @CFLonTSN family, players, past and present, owners, coaches, general managers, team staff, media personalities, and the incredible fans who make this league so special. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,’ Stegall began.
Milt Stegall, a CFL analyst and former NFL player, is not on air amid the loss of his son
Chase Stegall, a soccer player at DePaul University, died in his dorm room at the age of 20
Milt (L) is taking time to grieve and posted his appreciation for the outpouring of support
‘Every tribute, every call, every message, post, or sign, every act of love has wrapped my family and me in a comfort that is helping us navigate through these difficult times.
‘The love you’ve shown us has been overwhelming, in the best way. It’s reminded us that this league, this family, runs so much deeper than football.
‘Please continue to keep us in your prayers. We feel them. And I hope to see you all again soon.’
According to 3 Down Nation, there is no timeline for Stegall’s return to TSN as the network gives the former Cincinnati Bengals and Winnipeg Blue Bombers wide receiver the necessary time to grieve.
CFL on TSN producer Chris Edwards told the outlet, ‘Our CFL on TSN family is absolutely devastated over Chase’s pᴀssing.
‘If you know Milt, you know that his family is everything to him, and we cannot imagine the pain he is going through right now.
‘Milt is our brother and we are going to give him our love and support him in any way we can, and in whatever way he wants.’
An Ohio native, Milt went to Miami University in his home state before signing undrafted with the Bengals and playing there for three seasons. After being cut, he played three straight seasons in Winnipeg, made a brief attempt to join the NFL again, and then returned to the Blue Bombers from 1999 until 2008.
