CFL News

CFL, NFL renew officiating development program after five-year break

3Down Staff - 2025-08-12

The Canadian Football League and National Football League have renewed the officiating development program that ran from 2016 to 2019. “We’re excited for this collaborative opportunity with the NFL,” said CFL vice-president of officiating Darren Hackwood in a statement. “The quality of officiating reflects the strength of the game. Having more repetitions at the professional […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders release DB Eddie Heckard

3Down Staff - 2025-08-12

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released American defensive back Eddie Heckard. The 26-year-old made the team’s practice roster out of training camp and remained there until his release, not seeing any regular-season action. The five-foot-ten, 190-pound native of Las Vegas, Nev. made 47 total tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, three forced fumbles, six pass […]

Toronto Argonauts bring back UFL champion Willie Drew, sign one other

3Down Staff - 2025-08-12

The Toronto Argonauts have signed American defensive back Willie Drew and Canadian fullback Wilt Gabriel. Drew helped the DC Defenders win a UFL championship earlier this year, recording four total tackles, two pass knockdowns, and one interception over seven games. He also spent time on Toronto’s practice roster last season, including the team’s run to […]

3DownNation CFL power rankings: Edmonton Elks break out of basement

3Down Staff - 2025-08-11

Week 10 of the 2025 CFL season is officially in the books, and it was one for the ages. All four games came down to a single score in overtime or the final minute, with the largest margin of victory being just four points. Two walk-off field goals and a pair of clutch touchdowns were […]

B.C. Lions sign three veteran CFL players, including Hergy Mayala

3Down Staff - 2025-08-11

The B.C. Lions have signed Canadian receiver Hergy Mayala, Canadian defensive lineman Anthony Bennett, and American defensive lineman Celestin Haba. Mayala was released by the Toronto Argonauts last week after dressing for seven games this season, recording three catches for 40 yards. He played 12 games for the Edmonton Elks last season, hauling in 41 […]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats to debut ‘Made in the Hammer’ docuseries produced by Stephen Brunt

3Down Staff - 2025-08-11

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are set to debut a four-part docuseries later this week entitled Made in the Hammer: Inside the 2025 Tiger-Cats. The project, which purports to offer an “unprecedented inside look” at the inner workings of the team, is produced and narrated by veteran journalist Stephen Brunt. “This team matters in this city in […]

3DownNation Podcast: Dinwiddie rips Argos (again), Montreal QB change, Elks win

3Down Staff - 2025-08-11

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss head coach Ryan Dinwiddie ripping the Toronto Argonauts for a second time, the Montreal Alouettes making a quarterback change, the Edmonton Elks getting their second win of the season, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions racing for third place in the West Division, Canadian QB Taylor […]

Toronto Argonauts sign Branden Dozier following release from Hamilton

3Down Staff - 2025-08-11

The Toronto Argonauts have signed American defensive back Branden Dozier shortly following his release from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The 31-year-old started the first four games of the regular season at strong-side linebacker for the Tabbies and he recorded 13 defensive tackles and one special teams tackle. He became a healthy scratch after Reggie Stubblefield returned […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign first-round Global draft pick Sylvain Yondjouen

3Down Staff - 2025-08-11

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Global defensive lineman Sylvain Yondjouen. The six-foot-four, 260-pound native of Ruisbroek, Belgium was the sixth overall pick in the 2025 CFL Global Draft. He played 52 collegiate games at Georgia Tech where he recorded 76 defensive tackles, 16 tackles for loss, six sacks, seven pass knockdowns, and one forced fumble. […]

Edmonton Elks sign Global punter Ethan Duane

3Down Staff - 2025-08-11

The Edmonton Elks have signed Global punter Ethan Duane. The six-foot-one, 220-pounder spent his collegiate career at the University at Buffalo and Old Dominion University, punting 234 times for an average of 41.5 yards. In 2024, 22 of his punts went out of bounds inside the 20-yard line. The 24-year-old was named an All-Sun Belt […]