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3DownNation CFL awards: the best and worst of Week 15

3Down Staff - 2025-09-16

Week 15 of the 2025 CFL regular season has come to a close with Toronto continuing to make its playoff push, the Alouettes showing signs of life, Hamilton taking a stranglehold on first place in the East Division, and the Lions making a play for third in the West Division. Before we get into Week […]

Toronto Argonauts expected to start QB Jarret Doege against Montreal Alouettes: report

3Down Staff - 2025-09-16

The Toronto Argonauts could have a new starting quarterback this week when they take on the Montreal Alouettes — but it’s not Chad Kelly. According to a report from TSN’s Dave Naylor, Nick Arbuckle has suffered a calf strain that is expected to keep him out for two-to-four weeks. Kelly is at practice on Tuesday […]

Montreal Alouettes re-sign Tyler Snead through 2027

3Down Staff - 2025-09-16

The Montreal Alouettes have signed American receiver Tyler Snead to a contract extension through 2027. He was set to become a free agent after this year. The five-foot-seven, 174-pound native of Raleigh, N.C. currently leads the team with 62 catches for 789 yards and three touchdowns over 13 games. “Tyler has been our leader this […]

Ottawa Redblacks sign QB Hajj-Malik Williams, one other

3Down Staff - 2025-09-16

The Ottawa Redblacks have signed American quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams and American defensive lineman Jesse Evans. Williams finished his collegiate career at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 2024 where he threw for 1,941 yards, 19 touchdowns, and five interceptions and carried the ball 161 times for 851 yards and nine scores. The six-foot-one, […]

Montreal Alouettes QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson named CFL’s top performer for Week 15 by PFF

3Down Staff - 2025-09-16

Montreal Alouettes’ quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson has been named the CFL’s top performer for Week 15, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). The veteran passer earned a grade of 93.4 in his team’s 48-31 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Bethel-Thompson completed 20-of-26 pass attempts for 379 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions in the victory. He […]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign five, including Delaware standout Marcus Yarns

3Down Staff - 2025-09-16

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed five American players to their practice roster, including running backs Shane Watts and Marcus Yarns, defensive lineman Caiden Woullard, linebacker Ryan Meed, and defensive back Cam Bergeron. Watts had stints with the New England Patriots and Tiger-Cats earlier this year but didn’t see regular-season action with either team. The 23-year-old […]

U Sports changes transfer policy for next season

3Down Staff - 2025-09-16

U Sports has changed its transfer rules starting with the 2026-2027 season, allowing first and second-year student-athletes to transfer without penalty. Under the current rules, non-graduating student-athletes who transfer must sit out exactly one year from their last date of competition. Exceptions were made for student-athletes making forward academic progress, or competed in cross-country, swimming, […]

Calgary Stampeders veteran Aaron Crawford out after undergoing knee surgery

3Down Staff - 2025-09-16

It appears long snapper Aaron Crawford’s season is over for the Calgary Stampeders. The 38-year-old native of Medicine Hat, Alta. missed nine games due to a knee injury before making his return against the Edmonton Elks in Week 14. He underwent surgery to his knee on Monday. “(Crawford) gave it a great go. He really […]

Edmonton Elks sign DL Gavin Meyer, one other

3Down Staff - 2025-09-16

The Edmonton Elks have signed American defensive lineman Gavin Meyer and American linebacker Xander Mueller. Meyer finished his collegiate career at the University of Southern California in 2024 where he recorded 32 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and one sack with the Trojans. The six-foot-three, 290-pound native of Franklin, Wis. previously spent four seasons […]

Calgary Stampeders QB Vernon Adams Jr. takes high road ahead of first game against B.C. Lions

3Down Staff - 2025-09-15

Vernon Adams Jr. is set to face the B.C. Lions for the first time since they traded him to the Calgary Stampeders this past offseason, but he doesn’t seem to have any hard feelings against his former club. “It’s gonna be a great opportunity. I’m excited, playing a former team is always fun,” Adams Jr. […]