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Edmonton Elks extend CFL Most Outstanding Rookie Nick Anderson through 2026
3Down Staff - 2025-06-04
The Edmonton Elks have signed American linebacker Nick Anderson to a contract extension through 2026. The 25-year-old native of Vicksburg, Miss. was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie in 2024 after recording 111 defensive tackles, five special teams tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception. He was also named All-CFL. “We believe Nick […]
Ottawa Redblacks to field six new starters for season-opener against Roughriders
3Down Staff - 2025-06-04
The Ottawa Redblacks have set their depth chart for Thursday’s season-opener against the Saskatchewan Roughriders boasting six new starters. Daniel Adeboboye and William Stanback will share running back duties, both of whom are new to the team this year. Adeboboye won a Grey Cup with his hometown Toronto Argonauts last season, while Stanback rushed for […]
2025 CFL head coaches ranked by career win percentage
Justin Dunk - 2025-06-04
There are two rookie head coaches competing against seven veterans this year in the Canadian Football League. Longtime coordinators Mark Kilam and Buck Pierce joined the fraternity in Edmonton and B.C., respectively, during the offseason. Kilam served as a head coach for one game with the Calgary Stampeders when he filled in for Dave Dickenson […]
Green Cast: It’s June: the Riders season begins
3Down Staff - 2025-06-04
This week on the 3Down Green Cast for Pile O’ Bones Brewing and Lucky Bastard Distillers, Joel Gasson and John Fraser discuss the Riders season opening game against the Ottawa Redblacks and give their Grey Cup predictions. Powered by RedCircle
Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Edmonton Elks post most on TSN top 50 CFL players list
3Down Staff - 2025-06-04
TSN released its annual top 50 CFL players list on Tuesday with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Edmonton Elks leading the way with seven players each. Veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell was Hamilton’s highest-ranked player at No. 3, while Canadian defensive back Tyrell Ford was Edmonton’s top-ranked player at No. 9. Six members of the Montreal […]
NFL legend, former Roughriders DL Jim Marshall dead at 87
3Down Staff - 2025-06-03
Jim Marshall passed away on Tuesday at the age of 87. The native of Wilsonville, Ky. played one season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1959 at the age of 21. He reportedly signed with the team instead of playing his senior collegiate season in order to make money before he was eligible for the NFL […]
3DownNation’s 2025 CFL season predictions: all awards including Most Outstanding Player
3Down Staff - 2025-06-03
With the 2025 CFL regular season set to kick-off on Thursday, it’s time to make predictions for the league’s top hardware. We’ve chosen winners for each of the CFL’s year-end awards, save for Most Outstanding Rookie. Instead, we’ve opted for Breakout Player, which is open to anyone who has yet to become a household name […]
Mike O’Shea explains Winnipeg’s decision to cut Myron Mitchell, keep Dillon Mitchell
3Down Staff - 2025-06-03
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers made a move that surprised some fans during their post-training camp cuts, keeping veteran receiver Dillon Mitchell while releasing second-year target Myron Mitchell. Myron was Winnipeg’s most-targeted receiver during the preseason as the ball was thrown his way 10 times over two games. The 26-year-old native of Jasper, Ala., who dressed […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders rule out Regina-born DB Jaxon Ford for season-opener
3Down Staff - 2025-06-03
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be without Canadian defensive back Jaxon Ford for their season-opener against the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday night. The six-foot, 210-pound native of Regina, Sask. didn’t practice this week due to a hand injury, as per the team’s report. He was one of Saskatchewan’s most productive defenders during the preseason, recording six […]
Ottawa Redblacks rule out OL Peter Godber for season-opener against Roughriders
3Down Staff - 2025-06-03
The Ottawa Redblacks have ruled out Canadian offensive lineman Peter Godber for the team’s season-opener against the Saskatchewan Roughriders due to a hand injury. The 30-year-old blocker spent the last two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, starting 27 games at centre. He signed with the Redblacks as a free agent in February. The native of […]