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Jeremy OâDay updates CFL contract negotiations with Saskatchewan Roughriders pending free agents
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-30
Saskatchewan Roughriders’ general manager Jeremy O’Day has been busy since his team won the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg. The Green and White entered the offseason with 44 pending free agents. Many have been re-signed by the Riders so far, including Trevor Harris, Tommy Stevens, Jermarcus Hardrick, Samuel Emilus, Kian Schaffer-Baker, Caleb Sanders, Tevaughn Campbell, Nelson Lokombo, and […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders contract talks with star RB A.J. Ouellette running in ‘right direction’: Jeremy O’Day
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-30
Saskatchewan Roughriders’ general manager Jeremy O’Day has a clear outlook on contract negotiations with star running back A.J. Ouellette as the CFL’s communication window looms. “They’re going positive, is all I can say,” O’Day revealed. “We’ve had good conversations. I feel like it’s going in the right direction.” Ouellette’s current contract with the Green and White […]
3DownNation Podcast: Elks cut Ford, B.C. extends Rourke, Redblacks need to attack CFL free agency
3Down Staff - 2026-01-30
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss upcoming CFL free agency and which teams need to be the most aggressive, the B.C. Lions extending franchise quarterback Nathan Rourke through 2028, the Edmonton Elks cutting Tre Ford, the CFL salary cap increasing to almost $6.3 million, Austin Mack and Tim White signing with new teams, […]
Montreal Alouettes sign returner DeVonte Dedmon following release by Redblacks
3Down Staff - 2026-01-30
The Montreal Alouettes have signed veteran American returner DeVonte Dedmon. The 30-year-old was released by the Ottawa Redblacks on Tuesday. He played eight regular-season games in 2025, returning 22 kickoffs for 513 yards, 20 punts for 232 yards, and two missed field goals for 32 yards. The native of Williamsburg, Va., had his best season […]
Ottawa Redblacks release veteran linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox
3Down Staff - 2026-01-30
The Ottawa Redblacks have released American linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox. He was a pending free agent. The 31-year-old requested his release from the team, according to 3DownNation reporter John Hodge. He now has a chance to test the free-agent market ahead of schedule. The six-foot-one, 233-pound defender played 42 regular-season games over three seasons in Ottawa, recording […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders to make kicking job an ‘open competition’ in 2026
JC Abbott - 2026-01-30
The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ kicking job will be up for grabs in 2026, whether or not Brett Lauther is with the team. “It’s going to be an open competition,” general manager Jeremy O’Day said on Friday. “The roster is still fluid, but regardless of who we bring to camp, it’ll be a competition.” It remains to […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign standout defensive back Destin Talbert to contract extension
3Down Staff - 2026-01-30
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed American defensive back Destin Talbert to a contract extension through 2027. He was scheduled to become a CFL free agent in February. âDestin got good in a hurry; heâs in that bucket of people that got good in a hurry,” football operations president Orlondo Steinauer said from the winter meetings in Calgary. The 26-year-old started 18 regular-season games for the Ticats in 2025, recording 55 defensive […]
2026 CFL free agent rankings: defensive backs
JC Abbott - 2026-01-30
Itâs time to rank the CFLâs top pending defensive backs ahead of free agency. There is plenty of depth with this group and some marquee names as well. Though many are in the latter stages of their career, sometimes a veteran ballhawk is just what’s needed to push a defence over the hump. The leagueâs […]
Tim White says Hamilton Tiger-Cats didn’t offer contract extension prior to release
John Hodge - 2026-01-30
Tim White signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers following his release from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and though some fans in Steeltown were hoping the four-time All-East Division selection would remain with the Tabbies, it appears the team never offered him a contract extension for 2026. “We didn’t really have anything on the table, so we […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign DaMarcus Fields
3Down Staff - 2026-01-30
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back DaMarcus Fields to a two-year contract extension, tying him to the team through 2027. He was set to hit the free-agent market next month. The six-foot, 220-pound defender recorded 57 defensive tackles, 11 special teams tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble over 18 regular-season games in 2025. He […]