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The legacy of Ted Goveia: the CFL’s best-kept secret
John Hodge - 2025-09-18
Danny McManus wasn’t formally introduced to Ted Goveia until they were both hired as assistant general managers with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers following the 2013 season. They had different backgrounds — Ted was a longtime CJFL and U Sports coach who had four years of CFL experience with the Toronto Argonauts, while McManus was a […]
CFL leading rusher James Butler, top left tackle Jarell Broxton out for B.C. Lions against Stamps
3Down Staff - 2025-09-18
The B.C. Lions will be short a couple of key contributors when they visit the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night. Chief among the losses is that of running back James Butler, who has been placed on the one-game injured list with a thigh issue. The 30-year-old ball carrier is the CFL’s leading rusher entering Week […]
Toronto Argonauts leave QB Chad Kelly off roster again despite Nick Arbuckle injury
3Down Staff - 2025-09-18
The Toronto Argonauts have extended Chad Kelly’s tenure on the six-game injured list for another week, despite serious question marks at the quarterback position. With CFL passing leader Nick Arbuckle slated to miss this game due to a calf injury, the Argonauts have elected to start Jarret Doege. Moreover, Kelly will not even dress for […]
DL Jaylon Hutching, DB Adrian Greene return for Calgary Stampeders against B.C.
3Down Staff - 2025-09-18
The Calgary Stampeders will get two of their biggest defensive playmakers back in the lineup against the B.C. Lions on Friday. Star defensive tackle Jaylon Hutchings returns after missing the team’s last game with a groin injury. The second-year man has been a wrecking ball this season and is considered by some to be the […]
3DownNation CFL Week 16 predictions: best bets for Als at Argos, Lions at Stamps
Peter Klein - 2025-09-18
It’s Week 16 in the Canadian Football League, and we once again have a doubleheader of doubleheaders with a pair of games on Friday and Saturday. Our focus is going to be on the Friday games, where we’ve got two huge divisional matchups to get the week started. Montreal Alouettes at Toronto Argonauts — Friday, […]
DL Shawn Oakman returns for Montreal Alouettes after healthy scratch
3Down Staff - 2025-09-18
The Montreal Alouettes have sent their message and will be re-inserting veteran defensive lineman Shawn Oakman back into the lineup this week. Oakman was one of three surprising healthy scratches last week, joined by defensive end Shawn Lemon and receiver Cole Spieker. While those two remain out for what the club has officially termed “load […]
Former interim CFL commissioner Jim Lawson named vice chair of Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ ownership group
3Down Staff - 2025-09-18
The Hamilton Sports Group, owners of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, have named Jim Lawson as their vice chair. Lawson was already a minority owner in the group, which includes Bob Young, local company Stelco, senior sports executive Scott Mitchell, and former Ticats player Marwan Hage. Young remains the chair of the group, while Mitchell is the […]
CFL to use Indigenous-themed footballs, launch flag football camps to support of Truth and Reconciliation
3Down Staff - 2025-09-18
CFL kickers and punters will be dealing with different footballs during Weeks 17 and 18, as the league looks to highlight their commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. The specialty footballs, which feature orange laces, orange Wilson branding, and each team’s Indigenized logo, will be used for all special teams plays in five games beginning on […]
Arizona Cardinals release former Edmonton Elks DL Elliott Brown from practice roster
3Down Staff - 2025-09-18
The Arizona Cardinals have released former CFL defensive lineman Elliott Brown from their practice roster one day. The 27-year-old signed with the Cardinals in January after working out for at least two NFL teams. He was waived following training camp and subsequently added to the practice roster for the first two weeks of the season. […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders working to bring legal tailgating to Mosaic Stadium
3Down Staff - 2025-09-17
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to enhance their game-day experience in 2026 with legal tailgating. In an email to season ticket holders, team president and CEO Craig Reynolds wrote that the club has been working with the provincial government to create legal tailgating at the footprint of Mosaic Stadium. He indicated that season ticket members […]