CFL News

Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma opens up about Green Bay Packers release, NFL workout tour

Justin Dunk - 2026-01-25

Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma hopes for another NFL opportunity following his release by the Green Bay Packers after the team’s training camp in August. “I learned a lot. I grew a lot as a player being able toÂ learn from coaches Matt LaFleur, Adam Stenavich, from players Jordan Love,Â Malik Willis and Sean Clifford and compete with […]

Commissioner Stewart Johnston values ‘cost certainty’ of CFL operations cap, acknowledges ‘attrition’ fears

JC Abbott - 2026-01-25

The Canadian Football League has heard the complaints from coaches and personnel staff about the football operations cap, but it doesn’t appear they’ll be doing away with it anytime soon. Commissioner Stewart Johnston reasserted the league’s position on the cap during CFL offseason winter meetings in Calgary earlier this month, though he expressed an openness […]

Samuel Emilus feels Saskatchewan Roughriders paid what he was worth

Justin Dunk - 2026-01-25

Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver and 112th Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian Samuel Emilus has $285,000 reasons to smile this year. That’s how much the 28-year-old will earn from playing for the Roughriders during the 2026 CFL season. He signed a two-year contract extension on Christmas Eve, which also includes $290,000 in hard money compensation for the […]

2026 CFL free agent rankings: running backs and fullbacks

John Hodge - 2026-01-25

It’s time to rank the CFL’s pending running backs and fullbacks ahead of free agency. It’s not a deep group — heck, there’s only 10 players on the list — but there are a few household names who could hit the market. The league’s free agency communications window, often referred to as the legal tampering […]

2026 CFL free agent rankings: running backs and fullbacks

John Hodge - 2026-01-25

All-CFL receiver Justin Hardy re-signs with Ottawa Redblacks: sources

John Hodge - 2026-01-25

The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed All-CFL receiver Justin Hardy to a one-year contract for the 2026 CFL season, per sources. The 34-year-old’s new deal is worth $210,000 in hard money with an additional $7,000 available in statistical, all-star, and awards incentives. The five-foot-eleven, 192-pound target recorded his third consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2025 despite working […]

Tim White, Hamilton Tiger-Cats mutually agree to part ways

3Down Staff - 2026-01-24

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and veteran receiver Tim White have mutually agreed to part ways in free agency, sources have confirmed to 3DownNation. TSN was the first to report the news. The five-year veteran was slated to become a free agent on February 10, but is now expected to be released early to test the market. […]

2026 CFL free agent rankings: quarterbacks

John Hodge - 2026-01-24

Free agency in the Canadian Football League is set to get underway early in February, which means it’s time to begin taking stock of players currently projected to hit the market. This year’s quarterback group isn’t particularly strong, though there aren’t any teams currently in search of a starting passer. When it comes to the […]

Willie Jefferson contemplated leaving Winnipeg after Bombers’ CFL playoff disappointments

JC Abbott - 2026-01-24

Willie Jefferson thought long and hard about his decision to re-sign with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but his hesitation had nothing to do with the prospect of retirement. The soon-to-be 35-year-old pass rusher dismissed any suggestion that he was no longer at the top of his game when addressing the media on Friday. However, he […]

Corey Mace explains why Josh Bell was promoted to defensive coordinator with Roughriders

3Down Staff - 2026-01-24

Josh Bell was recently promoted to the role of defensive coordinator with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, a title formerly held by head coach Corey Mace. The 40-year old bench boss recently opened up about the decision to reward his longtime colleague. “Many teams would want Joshua Bell to be their defensive coordinator and it’s something that […]