Demetrious Maxie

Demetrious Maxie is the linebackers coach and assistant head coach for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He is a former professional gridiron football defensive end.

Professional career

While playing with the Baltimore Stallions, Maxie won the only Grey Cup by a non-Canadian team, and followed with two wins with the Toronto Argonauts.

Coaching career

Edmonton Eskimos / Elks (first stint)

Maxie first served as the linebackers coach for the Edmonton Eskimos in 2016. He then moved to the defensive line in 2018 and served in that capacity until 2023.

Toronto Argonauts (first stint)

On January 22, 2024, it was announced that Maxie had joined the Toronto Argonauts to serve as their defensive line coach. He won the 111th Grey Cup in his first year with the Argonauts.

Edmonton Elks (second stint)

On January 10, 2025, the Edmonton Elks announced that Maxie was named the team's special teams coordinator and defensive assistant.

Toronto Argonauts (second stint)

It was announced on January 8, 2026, that Maxie had re-joined the Argonauts to serve as their defensive line coach and assistant head coach.