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Calgary Stampeders sign Virginia Tech standout Norell Pollard
3Down Staff - 2026-02-02
The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive lineman Norell Pollard. The six-foot-one, 283-pound defender spent parts of the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Washington Commanders, though he didn’t see any regular-season action. Over six preseason games, he made five tackles. The 25-year-old played collegiately at Virginia Tech, where he recorded 118 tackles, 22 tackles […]
Canadian quarterback Tre Ford signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats: sources
Justin Dunk - 2026-02-01
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed Canadian quarterback Tre Ford, per sources. It’s a two-year contract through the 2027 season. The Niagara Falls native has decided to come home and take the backup spot behind Bo Levi Mitchell. Ford and Mitchell have a relationship and first met throwing together in Toronto along with Zach Collaros. Ford […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders agree to terms with American returner James Letcher Jr.: sources
Justin Dunk - 2026-02-01
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have agreed to terms with American returner James Letcher Jr., per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, heâs expected to sign with the team. Letcher Jr. was limited to nine games in 2025 due to injuries and was scratched by the Montreal Alouettes for the 112th Grey Cup. He returned 39 punts for 428 […]
Ottawa Redblacks agree to terms with All-CFL strong-side linebacker C.J. Reavis: sources
Justin Dunk - 2026-02-01
The Ottawa Redblacks have agreed to terms with American strong-side linebacker C.J. Reavis, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, heâs expected to sign with the team. Reavis was named an All-CFL selection for the second consecutive year with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025, producing 61 defensive tackles, two forced fumbles, two sacks, and one interception in […]
Ottawa Redblacks agree to terms with former Riders defensive lineman Habakkuk Baldonado: sources
Justin Dunk - 2026-02-01
The Ottawa Redblacks have agreed to terms with Global defensive lineman Habakkuk Baldonado, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, heâs expected to sign with the team. Baldonado’s set to join Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen in the nation’s capital. The 26-year-old has spent three CFL seasons with the Green and White. He showed his upside in 2025, […]
James Vaughters agrees to terms with Saskatchewan Roughriders: sources
John Hodge - 2026-02-01
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have agreed to terms with American defensive lineman James Vaughters, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, he’s expected to sign with the team on a one-year deal. Vaughters spent the 2025 season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He appeared in all 18 regular-season games, recording 36 defensive tackles, six sacks, and one touchdown. […]
Ottawa Redblacks agree to terms with Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen: sources
Justin Dunk - 2026-02-01
The Ottawa Redblacks have agreed to terms with Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, heâs expected to sign a two-year contract with the team. Allen produced 87 tackles â fifth-most in the three-down league â four special teams tackles, four sacks, three interceptions, and three forced fumbles in 18 regular-season games for […]
Ottawa Redblacks agree to terms with former Riders QB Jake Maier: sources
Justin Dunk - 2026-02-01
The Ottawa Redblacks have agreed to terms with American quarterback Jake Maier, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, heâs expected to sign a one-year contract with the team. The 28-year-old was 3DownNation’s top ranked pending free agent quarterback who made it to the communication window. Maier dressed all 18 regular-season games for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in […]
Jake Ceresna agrees to terms with Winnipeg Blue Bombers: sources
John Hodge - 2026-02-01
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms with American defensive lineman Jake Ceresna on a two-year contract, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, he’s expected to sign with the team. According to sources, the deal is worth $235,000 in hard money in 2026 and $255,000 in hard money in 2027. He will receive a $120,000 […]
DaShaun Amos agrees to terms with Toronto Argonauts: sources
John Hodge - 2026-02-01
The Toronto Argonauts have agreed to terms with American defensive back DaShaun Amos, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, he’s expected to sign with the team. Amos spent the 2025 season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, appearing in all 18 regular-season games at field-side halfback. He recorded 45 defensive tackles and four interceptions, earning an All-East Division […]