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Montreal Alouettes’ QB Davis Alexander updates hamstring injury that plagued him most of 2025
John Hodge - 2026-02-07
Davis Alexander is feeling good after having close to 10 weeks to recover from the hamstring injury that limited him for most of the 2025 CFL season. “I still feel maybe a little bit of scar tissue, but as far as results and data we’re seeing, it’s pretty much 100 percent,” Alexander told the media […]
Darian Durant didn’t talk to Andy Fantuz for years after he left Saskatchewan Roughriders in CFL free agency
3Down Staff - 2026-02-07
Darian Durant felt some type of way when Andy Fantuz decided to leave the Saskatchewan Roughriders and sign with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during CFL free agency in February 2012. “We didn’t talk for years. He’ll tell you, we didn’t talk for years. I was so pissed, it was years — I would say at least […]
CFL grants Maxime Rouyer one-time exception to change from Global to National status
JC Abbott - 2026-02-07
The CFL has granted linebacker Maxime Rouyer a one-time exception to the league’s roster rules, changing his status from Global to National for the remainder of his career. The Canadian Football League and its Players’ Association struck the deal to bring the Frenchman’s status in line with that of other foreign-born U Sports alumni, who […]
Toronto Argonauts re-sign CFL award-winning returner Janarion Grant
3Down Staff - 2026-02-06
The Toronto Argonauts have re-signed American returner Janarion Grant. He was slated to become a free agent on February 10. Grant saw action in 15 games for the Argonauts in 2025, fielding 50 kickoffs for 1,145 yards, a 22.9-yard average, and one touchdown. He also returned 52 punts for 666 yards with a 12.8-yard average, […]
Official: Jake Ceresna signs with Winnipeg Blue Bombers after Edmonton Elks assign playing rights
3Down Staff - 2026-02-06
The Edmonton Elks have agreed to transfer the playing rights for American defensive lineman Jake Ceresna to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, allowing him to officially sign with the team. 3DownNation reporter John Hodge first reported the agreement, which runs for two years and is worth $235,000 in hard money in 2026 and $255,000 in hard […]
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign former first overall CFL Global Draft pick Blessman Ta’ala
3Down Staff - 2026-02-06
The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed Global defensive lineman Blessman Taâala. The 26-year-old from American Samoa played 17 games in 2025, registering 16 defensive tackles and four quarterback sacks. Ta’ala was originally selected by the Redblacks with the first overall pick in the 2023 CFL Global Draft. In 47 games over three seasons, he has amassed 29 […]
‘Loose and focused’: Cooper Kupp believes CFL QB Vernon Adams Jr. epitomizes Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl mantra
3Down Staff - 2026-02-06
Cooper Kupp will be looked to for leadership on Super Bowl Sunday as one of the few Seattle Seahawks with a championship ring, but he’ll be drawing inspiration from another source. The veteran NFL receiver was asked about his college teammate and friend, Vernon Adams Jr., during Super Bowl media day, and tied his praise […]
Former CFL receiver Jabari Arthur joins Edmonton Elks coaching staff
3Down Staff - 2026-02-06
The Edmonton Elks have hired longtime CFL receiver Jabari Arthur as their running backs coach for the 2026 season, 3DownNation has confirmed. Moe Khan was the first to report. Arthur was selected in the first round of the 2007 CFL Draft, sixth overall, by the Calgary Stampeders. After initially signing with the Kansas City Chiefs […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders unveil February Grey Cup community tour dates
3Down Staff - 2026-02-06
The Grey Cup will visit cities, towns and gatherings across Saskatchewan, appearing at a variety of community events and special locations from Saturday, February 7 through Wednesday, February 18. Those stops will provide Roughriders fans the opportunity to see the Grey Cup, take photos, and be involved in community-focused celebrations. Humboldt is the first destination […]
Vanier Cup-winning QB Evan Hillock signs with St. Joseph Goats in The Arena League
JC Abbott - 2026-02-06
Canadian quarterback Evan Hillock has signed with the St. Joseph Goats of The Arena League. Hillock attended Western University, where he seized the starting QB job as a freshman in 2021. He helped lead the Mustangs to a 5-1Â record in the COVID-shortened season, then rattled off five straight playoff victories to win the Vanier […]