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Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign core special teamer Benoit Marion
3Down Staff - 2026-02-02
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed Canadian defensive linemanâ¯Benoit Marion. He was scheduled to become a free agent on February 10. The six-foot-five, 260-pound defender appeared in 15 games for the Riders in 2025, making 13 special teams tackles. He also added four defensive tackles and one sack. Prior to joining the Roughriders, Marion spent time […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign longtime NFL player J.J. Taylor, two others
John Hodge - 2026-02-02
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American running back J.J. Taylor. The 28-year-old signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and spent three seasons with the team, rushing for 156 yards, catching six passes for 20 yards, and scoring two touchdowns over 12 regular-season games. He also returned one […]
B.C. Lions bring back five-time all-star T.J. Lee III
3Down Staff - 2026-02-02
The B.C. Lions have signed veteran defensive back T.J. Lee III to a one-year contract extension. He was a pending free agent. The soon-to-be 35-year-old rejoined the Lions midway through the 2025 season and played five regular-season games, making 31 defensive tackles, one sack, one interception, and one forced fumble. The native of Houston, Texas […]
Calgary Stampeders agree to terms with 2024 Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian Dejon Brissett
3Down Staff - 2026-02-02
The Calgary Stampeders have agreed to terms with Canadian receiver Dejon Brissett, 3DownNation has confirmed. Mark Stephen was first to report the news. Barring anything unforeseen, heâs expected to sign with the team on a two-year deal. Brissett had a breakout season in 2025, shattering his previous career highs with 65 catches for 907 yards […]
Calgary Stampeders sign RB Deonta McMahon after release from Toronto Argonauts
3Down Staff - 2026-02-02
The Calgary Stampeders have signed American running back Deonta McMahon. McMahon plaeyed 39 regular-season games over three seasons with the Toronto Argonauts. He won the 2024 Grey Cup with the Double Blue, recording two receptions for 41 yards in the CFL championship game. The 25-year-old amassed 128 carries for 578 yards with eight touchdowns, 58 […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats extend Olympic bobsledder Keaton Bruggeling, sign one other
3Down Staff - 2026-02-02
Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed Canadian receiver Keaton Bruggeling and signed American receiver and return specialist Xavier Malone. Bruggeling signed with the Tiger-Cats as a free agent in 2025 and dressed for nine regular-season game, making seven catches for 63 yards. The native of St. Catharines, Ont. was originally selected in the third round of the […]
Shawn Lemon won’t be back with Montreal Alouettes, but wants to keep playing in CFL
Justin Dunk - 2026-02-02
Montreal Alouettes’ general manager Danny Maciocia confirmed veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon will not be back with the team in 2026. The 37-year-old is a pending CFL free agent and is currently set to hit the open market on Tuesday, February 10. He can negotiate with other three-down league teams during the communication window. “We’re […]
Former CFL player Elie Bouka named head coach of Calgary Colts
3Down Staff - 2026-02-02
The Calgary Colts have hired Elie Bouka as their new head coach. The 33-year-old played 43 regular-season CFL games as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders, recording 24 defensive tackles, 15 special teams tackles, four interceptions, and one forced fumble. The native of Laval, Que. played collegiately at the University of Calgary […]
Former Saskatchewan Roughriders DL Nicholas Dheilly signs with Saltillo Dinos in Mexico
JC Abbott - 2026-02-02
A Canadian pass rusher with considerable CFL experience is making a comeback in Mexico. Defensive lineman Nicholas Dheilly has signed with the Saltillo Dinos of the Liga de Futbol Americano Profesional de Mexico (LFA), the team announced this week on social media. Dheilly retired from the CFL in August 2024, while a member of the […]
Ottawa Redblacks agree to terms with Canadian linebacker Michael Brodrique: sources
Justin Dunk - 2026-02-02
The Ottawa Redblacks have agreed to terms with Canadian linebacker Michael Brodrique, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, he’s expected to sign with the team. The 27-year-old was selected by the Edmonton Elks in the first round, second overall during the 2023 CFL Draft. He spent three seasons in the Alberta capital, recording 19 special teams […]