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B.C. Lions bring back Canadian pass catcher Hergy Mayala
3Down Staff - 2026-01-30
The B.C. Lions have brought back Canadian receiver Hergy Mayala. The 30-year-old had been a free agent since finishing the 2025 season on the practice roster. He was originally signed on August 11, but did not appear in any games. Mayala was released by the Toronto Argonauts after dressing for the first seven games of […]
Edmonton Elks sign receiver Austin Mack after release from Montreal Alouettes: sources
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-29
Veteran American receiver Austin Mack has signed with the Edmonton Elks following his release from the Montreal Alouettes, per sources. Mack reunites with franchise quarterback Cody Fajardo in the Alberta capital. He signed a two-year contract through the 2027 CFL season with the Green and Gold. The 28-year-old pass catcher was scheduled to receive a […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats extend All-East Division blocker Quinton Barrow: sources
John Hodge - 2026-01-29
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed offensive lineman Quinton Barrow to a one-year contract extension for the 2026 season, per league sources. The deal will make him one of the league’s highest-paid offensive linemen at $220,000 in hard money. The 25-year-old started all 18 regular-season games for the Tiger-Cats at right tackle in 2025, earning an […]
Edmonton Elks extend run-stuffer Jared Brinkman through 2027
3Down Staff - 2026-01-29
The Edmonton Elks have signed American defensive lineman Jared Brinkman to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season. Brinkman was already under contract for 2026 after joining the Elks as a free agent last year. In 16 games, he posted 23 defensive tackles and two sacks. âI truly love playing under Coach Kilam and […]
B.C. Lions extend former Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Dejon Allen
3Down Staff - 2026-01-29
The B.C. Lions have inked American offensive lineman Dejon Allen to a one-year contract extension, 3DownNation has confirmed. The signing was first reported by TSN’s Farhan Lalji. Allen was originally acquired via trade by the Lions last offseason but missed 13 games in 2025 with a torn bicep suffered in Week 3. He returned for […]
Calgary Stampeders re-sign veteran Kyle Wilson
3Down Staff - 2026-01-29
The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed American linebacker Kyle Wilson. He was slated to hit free agency on February 10. Wilson began the 2025 season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but was released after two games. He signed with the Stampeders on June 26, 2025, filling in at middle linebacker for the injured Marquel Lee. In 16 […]
Georgia State QB Christian Veilleux headlines 70 invitees to 2026 CFL Combine in Edmonton
3Down Staff - 2026-01-29
The Canadian Football League has unveiled its list of invitees for the 2026 CFL Combine in Edmonton. The event is slated to begin on Friday, March 27, when participants will take part in official testing, including the 40-yard dash, the 3-cone shuttle, the short shuttle, the broad and vertical jumps, and the bench press. On […]
Jake Ceresna healthy after injury-plagued season, ready for CFL free agency
John Hodge - 2026-01-29
Jake Ceresna is likely heading to CFL free agency next month and he’s fully recovered from the knee injury that spoiled his 2025 season. Ceresna suffered a bucket handle meniscus tear in late June, though it went undetected on his initial MRI. The injury often results in cartilage flipping and getting caught inside the joint, […]
B.C. Lions ink James Butler to two-year extension
3Down Staff - 2026-01-29
The B.C. Lions have re-signed American running back James Butler through the 2027 season. He was eligible to become a free agent on February 10. The five-foot-eight, 215-pound back enters his sixth CFL campaign after recording a career-high 1,213 rushing yards and a CFL-best 11 rushing touchdowns on 229 carries last season. He also added 46 […]
Former Argos, Riders head coach Corey Chamblin named defensive coordinator for UFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks
3Down Staff - 2026-01-29
Former CFL head coach Corey Chamblin is extending his tenure in the United Football League with a new organization, joining the St. Louis Battlehawks as their defensive coordinator. Chamblin has been a part of the spring league circuit since 2022, when he was hired as defensive backs coach by the Birmingham Stallions and won the […]