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B.C. Lions lose two D-line starters, get one back for rematch with Redblacks
3Down Staff - 2025-09-11
The B.C. Lions will be without two more key pieces on their defensive line when they take to the field for their rematch with the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night. Defensive end Kemoko Turay (ankle) and defensive tackle Tomasi Laulile (hip) have both been placed on the one-game injured list. Turay, a former NFL second-round […]
All-CFL DL Casey Sayles, DB Robert Panabaker return for Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Bombers
3Down Staff - 2025-09-11
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have a couple of recognizable names back in the lineup when they face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday. The most impactful player returning is defensive tackle Casey Sayles, who sat out last week with a groin injury. The 30-year-old is in his third season with the Tiger-Cats and earned an […]
QB Dru Brown to dress as backup for Ottawa Redblacks in rematch with B.C.
3Down Staff - 2025-09-11
The Ottawa Redblacks are getting two key players back from injury for their rematch with the B.C. Lions, but neither of them will start. Quarterback Dru Brown is slated to make his return to the lineup after missing the past two games with a knee injury, but has been listed as the team’s third-stringer. The […]
Edmonton Elks’ draft pick Darien Newell handed six-year U Sports ban for doping violation
3Down Staff - 2025-09-11
Edmonton Elks’ draft pick Darien Newell has received a six-year ban from U Sports competition after testing positive for nine banned substances at the 2025 CFL Combine in Regina. Newell, who was selected in the second round, 10th overall, during the 2025 CFL Draft, had already been deemed ineligible to sign a CFL contract for […]
Two-third mark: front-runners for each year-end CFL award
John Hodge - 2025-09-11
We’ve officially reached the two-third mark of the CFL regular season, which means it’s time to take stock of how things are shaping up for year-end awards. I did this same exercise at the one-third mark of the regular season and though some names have stayed the same, others have risen up or fallen down […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers rule out Zach Collaros against Hamilton Tiger-Cats
3Down Staff - 2025-09-10
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have ruled out Zach Collaros for Friday night’s game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats due to a head injury. The 37-year-old passer was injured in the third quarter of last week’s Banjo Bowl when Saskatchewan defender C.J. Reavis came free on a blitz and delivered a hit that included helmet-to-helmet contact. Though […]
Why the Toronto Argonauts, Buffalo Bills partnership could work for all parties
John Hodge - 2025-09-10
The Toronto Argonauts and Buffalo Bills unveiled a partnership on Tuesday that the organizations touted as the “first-of-its-kind,” which it very well could be. The 30-minute press conference held at BMO Field was big on spectacle — CFL legends Doug Flutie and Mike ‘Pinball’ Clemons were both in attendance, as were Bills limited partners Vince […]
Paul LaPolice guides Canada into key flag football tournament for Olympic bid
Justin Dunk - 2025-09-10
Paul LaPolice knows what it’s like to coach under pressure from his time in the Canadian Football League and that experience should help Team Canada at the 2025 IFAF Americas Flag Football Continental Championship. This is the first official tournament for LaPolice as head coach for Canada’s men’s national flag football team. Under his guidance, […]
B.C. Lions bring back two-time All-CFL DB T.J. Lee
3Down Staff - 2025-09-10
The B.C. Lions have signed American defensive back T.J. Lee. The 34-year-old native of Houston, Texas played 139 regular-season games with the Lions from 2014 to 2024, recording 585 defensive tackles, 39 special teams tackles, 28 interceptions, eight forced fumbles, six sacks, and one touchdown. The five-foot-nine, 190-pound defender earned three All-West Division selections and […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders draft choice Kyle Hergel works out for Tennessee Titans
3Down Staff - 2025-09-10
Canadian offensive lineman Kyle Hergel worked out for the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday. According to 3DownNation reporter John Hodge, the workout went well but Hergel is not expected to sign with the team immediately. The 25-year-old recently participated in training camp with the New Orleans Saints but was let go amid final cuts. Hergel dressed […]