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Saskatchewan Roughriders’ OL Jermarcus Hardrick wants to play CFL football until 40
Justin Dunk - 2025-12-08
Saskatchewan Roughriders’ pending free agent offensive lineman Jermarcus Hardrick would like to play three-down football until 40 years old and perhaps beyond. Hardrick turns 36 on May 30, leading into the 2026 CFL season. His former teammate, Stanley Bryant, appears ready to play left tackle for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as a 40-year-old next year. […]
Official: Toronto Argonauts hire Jim Barker as director of player personnel
3Down Staff - 2025-12-08
The Toronto Argonauts have officially named Jim Barker as their new director of player personnel. 3DownNation reported late last week that he was joining the team with a role in player personnel. “Coming back to the Argos feels like coming home,” said Barker in a statement on Monday. “This organization means a great deal to […]
Calgary Stampeders re-sign Canadian receiver Clark Barnes
3Down Staff - 2025-12-08
The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed Canadian receiver Clark Barnes, who was scheduled to become a free agent in February. As per 3DownNation reporter John Hodge, it’s a one-year deal for the 2026 season. The six-foot-one, 199-pound target caught 35 passes for 601 yards and two touchdowns over 14 regular-season games in 2025, setting a new career-high […]
San Francisco 49ers open practice window for Canadian QB Kurtis Rourke
3Down Staff - 2025-12-08
The San Francisco 49ers have opened the practice window for Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke, allowing him to participate in on-field activities for the next 21 days. The team placed Rourke on the non-football injured list in August, a designation meant for players who are unable to participate in on-field activities due to health issues or […]
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign Canadian linebacker Lucas Cormier
3Down Staff - 2025-12-08
The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Canadian linebacker Lucas Cormier to a contract extension. According to 3DownNation reporter John Hodge, its a one-year deal. The 24-year-old started six games for the Redblacks at weak-side linebacker in 2025 and finished the season with 32 defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, and one […]
Angelo Paletta joins Hamilton Sports Group as minority owner
3Down Staff - 2025-12-08
Angelo Paletta has joined the Hamilton Sports Group (HSG) as a minority owner. The longtime resident of Hamilton-Burlington has existing ownership stakes in McLaren Racing and the X Games and will bring what the team termed “executive leadership, entrepreneurial success, and a strong commitment to regional philanthropic initiatives.” Paletta has made successful investments in real […]
Montreal Alouettes sign former NFL defensive back Faion Hicks
3Down Staff - 2025-12-08
The Montreal Alouettes have signed American defensive back Faion Hicks to a two-year contract, tying him to the team through 2027. The five-foot-ten, 192-pound defender was a seventh-round pick of the Denver Broncos in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played two regular-season games with the team and recorded two total tackles, though he was released […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign well-traveled offensive lineman Tairiq Stewart
3Down Staff - 2025-12-08
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American offensive lineman Tairiq Stewart. The six-foot-six, 300-pound blocker has been a member of the Edmonton Elks, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and B.C. Lions, though he’s yet to dress for his first career CFL regular-season game. He was part of the practice roster in Edmonton and Saskatchewan in 2024, and attended […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats interview Brock Sunderland for general manager position: sources
Justin Dunk - 2025-12-07
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have interviewed Brock Sunderland for the team’s general manager position, per sources. Sunderland spent the 2025 season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as the team’s senior player personnel director. The Ticats asked and received permission to speak with him. He was hired in January after being out of the CFL since November […]
Star Miami DL Akheem Mesidor headlines five Canadians selected for College Football Playoff
JC Abbott - 2025-12-07
The bracket for the 2025/26 College Football Playoff has been revealed, and five Canadians will have a shot at winning an NCAA national championship. The biggest star from north of the border competing is defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor of the University of Miami. The redshirt senior from Ottawa, Ont., has been a force to be […]