CFL News

Buck Pierce: Canadian OL David Foucault will be out ‘a long time’ for B.C. Lions

3Down Staff - 2025-06-03

It doesn’t appear as though Canadian offensive lineman David Foucault is going to return for the B.C. Lions anytime soon after getting carted off the field during the team’s second preseason game with an apparent leg injury. “He’ll be out for a long time,” head coach Buck Pierce told the media on Monday. “It was […]

Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin changes number

3Down Staff - 2025-06-03

After an impressive rookie season, Justin Rankin has opted for a new number heading into his second year with the Edmonton Elks. The 27-year-old ball-carrier has switched from No. 31 to No. 5, according to the team’s online roster, which was worn last season by defensive back Kai Gray. During the preseason, the number was […]

Dave Dickenson: Calgary Stampeders could have ’12 different starters’ on defence

3Down Staff - 2025-06-03

The Calgary Stampeders have a new-look defence for 2025 — and that’s quite literally the case as the entire starting unit could be fresh from last year. “On defence, we might have 12 different starters,” Dickenson told the media on Monday. “We just decided to go in a different direction and we have to grow […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign punter James Evans after release from Blue Bombers

3Down Staff - 2025-06-03

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Global punter James Evans. The 24-year-old native of New Zealand was Winnipeg’s second-round pick in the 2025 CFL Global Draft. He dressed for both of the team’s preseason games, punting six times for a net average of 38.3 yards. The six-foot-one, 217-pounder played collegiately at Indiana University where he punted […]

Former CFL player Mike Filer to be inducted into Brantford & Area Sports Hall of Recognition

3Down Staff - 2025-06-03

Former CFL offensive lineman Mike Filer is being inducted into the Brantford & Area Sports Hall of Recognition. The announcement was made last month and the formal induction ceremony will occur on June 11. Filer was originally a fifth-round pick in the 2012 CFL Draft out of Mount Allison University, where he was a two-time […]

Why the Montreal Alouettes released veteran running back Walter Fletcher

Pablo Herrera Vergara - 2025-06-02

The Montreal Alouettes announced their final cuts ahead of the CFL season on Saturday with running back Walter Fletcher being the name that most stood out on the list. When asked about the reasons that led to his release, general manager Danny Maciocia insisted the team’s three other running backs — Stevie Scott III, Travis […]

Corey Mace explains how Saskatchewan Roughriders handled final CFL roster cuts

Justin Dunk - 2025-06-02

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ head coach Corey Mace believes in a communicative approach when it comes to releasing players. “I told everybody: ‘Fellas, nine all-stars, that’s last year. It’s a what-have-you-done-for-us-lately kind of business. There was some heavy competition, guys had to prove to solidify their spot,” Mace said. CFL teams were mandated to cut rosters down entering the […]

Montreal Carabins, Laval Rouge et Or lead U Sports with 14 players in CFL

3Down Staff - 2025-06-02

The Université de Montréal and Université Laval are setting the pace with 14 alumni each on CFL rosters, as per a press release from McGill University. Some of the CFL’s notable former Carabins include Winnipeg Blue Bombers strong-side linebacker Redha Kramdi, Montreal Alouettes offensive lineman Pier-Olivier Lestage, Edmonton Elks linebacker Michael Brodrique, Toronto Argonauts defensive […]

3DownNation CFL power rankings: Saskatchewan Roughriders hamstrung by OL injuries entering Week 1

3Down Staff - 2025-06-02

No, you don’t need to pinch yourself! Week 1 of the 2025 CFL season is finally upon us and so is the first edition of the 3DownNation power rankings. It has been nearly four months since we last stacked the nine franchises coming out of free agency and opinions have changed a lot. Some offseason […]

Corey Mace expects Jacob Brammer to start season-opener for Roughriders despite back problem

3Down Staff - 2025-06-02

Good news, Saskatchewan Roughriders fans: the team’s banged up offensive line doesn’t appear to be losing yet another key player to injury. American offensive lineman Jacob Brammer didn’t practice on Monday due to an issue with his back, which made him a limited participant on Sunday. Head coach Corey Mace indicated after practice that the […]