CFL News

Saskatchewan Roughriders add former NFL DB Benny Sapp III

3Down Staff - 2025-08-19

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Benny Sapp III. The six-foot-one, 205-pound defender played five regular-season games with the Green Bay Packers in 2023, recording two tackles. He also had a stint on the practice roster with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024. The 25-year-old finished his collegiate career with three seasons at the […]

Edmonton Elks sign former Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver OJ Hiliare

3Down Staff - 2025-08-19

The Edmonton Elks have signed American receiver OJ Hiliare. The six-foot, 185-pound target attended training camp with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats earlier this year but was released amid final roster cuts. The native of Belle Glade, Fla. made 103 receptions for 1,279 yards and 10 touchdowns over 26 collegiate games at Bowling Green State University. The […]

‘Need will never trump integrity’: Mike O’Shea defends Blue Bombers signing Demerio Houston

John Hodge - 2025-08-18

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers faced media scrutiny at practice on Monday when Demerio Houston hit the field for the first time since recently signing with the team. The 28-year-old was charged with domestic violence in November after his wife alleged that he struck her in the face with a suitcase. Houston was also accused of […]

3DownNation CFL power rankings: Montreal Alouettes tumble down the charts

3Down Staff - 2025-08-18

Week 11 of the 2025 CFL season is officially in the books, and we have reached a period of stasis at the top of our rankings. Spots one through five remain unchanged, as teams either produce expected results or have the pre-existing resume to overlook minor blemishes. The story is different at the bottom of […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders DL Lake Korte-Moore out for season with torn ACL

3Down Staff - 2025-08-18

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have lost Canadian defensive lineman Lake Korte-Moore for the rest of the 2025 season due to a torn ACL, he announced on social media. “Unfortunately, l’ve torn my ACL and won’t be playing for the rest of the 2025 season. This has been tough to process, especially knowing I won’t be able […]

Dru Brown misses practice with Ottawa Redblacks due to knee injury

3Down Staff - 2025-08-18

Dru Brown was a non-participant in practice with the Ottawa Redblacks on Monday due to a knee injury he sustained against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last week. The 28-year-old passer threw for 166 yards and one interception in the team’s 30-27 loss in Winnipeg. Brown was hurt after escaping the pocket, delivering a short pass […]

Corey Mace admits kicker Brett Lauther has had ‘tough’ 2025 CFL season so far with Riders

Justin Dunk - 2025-08-18

One day short of a year to the day that Canadian kicker Brett Lauther missed four kicks in a loss to the Montreal Alouettes last season, the 34-year-old missed three field goals in a win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 11. The veteran place kicker hit the upright from 46 yards out and was […]

Corey Mace admits kicker Brett Lauther has had ‘tough’ 2025 CFL season so far with Riders

Justin Dunk - 2025-08-18

Ottawa Redblacks sign four, including former Stampeders DB Bentlee Sanders

3Down Staff - 2025-08-18

The Ottawa Redblacks have signed four players to their practice roster, including American defensive back Bentlee Sanders. The five-foot-nine, 187-pound defender was released by the Calgary Stampeders earlier this month after starting the season on the one-game injured list, then being demoted to the practice roster. The 26-year-old native of Tampa, Fla.Â played 16 regular-season games […]

Chuba Hubbard top-ranked Canadian NFL player in Madden 26

3Down Staff - 2025-08-18

The player ratings for Madden 26 have been unveiled with Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard topping the list of over 25 Canadian players with a rating of 85. The 26-year-old native of Sherwood Park, Alta. rushed for a career-high 1,195 yards and 10 touchdowns with the Panthers last season, starting all 15 of the […]