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‘I love him’: Super Bowl winner Jon Gruden raves about former CFL star Alex Singleton in NFL playoffs
3Down Staff - 2026-01-24
CFL fans and former Super Bowl-winning head coach Jon Gruden have something in common: they both love Alex Singleton. The current Denver Broncos’ linebacker was the subject of an effusive video posted by the current Barstool Sports analyst on social media, highlighting his unique path to stardom through the CFL. “I always give Alex Singleton […]
CFL records $10 million in revenue growth for 2025, increases salary cap over $200,000
3Down Staff - 2026-01-23
The Canadian Football League has announced $10 million dollars in revenue growth for the 2025 season, pushing next year’s salary cap up to nearly $6.3 million. âThe energy around our sport has never been stronger,â commissioner Stewart Johnston said in a statement. âWeâre seeing meaningful growth in fan engagement and revenue, and weâre channelling that […]
Ticats receiver Keaton Bruggeling, three former CFL players named to Canadian Olympic bobsleigh team
3Down Staff - 2026-01-23
CFL players won’t have to wait until 2028 to get their taste of Olympic glory, as the Canadian bobsleigh team has named four alumni to their squad for Milano Cortina 2026, including current Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Keaton Bruggeling. The native of St. Catharines, Ont., suited up in nine games last season for the Ticats and […]
B.C. Lions release CFL tackle leader Micah Awe
3Down Staff - 2026-01-23
The B.C. Lions have released veteran linebacker Micah Awe. Awe was under contract for another season, but became expendable when the Lions signed Darnell Sankey. The 32-year-old led the CFL with 114 defensive tackles in 2025, while adding three special teams tackles, one forced fumble, and two interceptions. This marks the end of his fourth […]
Calgary Stampeders re-sign top special teams tackler Godfrey Onyeka
3Down Staff - 2026-01-23
The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed Canadian defensive back Godfrey Onyeka ahead of the opening of free agency on February 10. Onyeka played all 18 games during his first season with the Stampeders, making five starts at cornerback and two at halfback. He notched 24 defensive tackles, a team-leading 17 special teams tackles, two interceptions and […]
Former CFL head coach Chris Jones hired as assistant at Louisiana-Monroe: sources
John Hodge - 2026-01-23
Chris Jones has been hired as an assistant coach at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, sources have told 3DownNation. He will serve as the team’s defensive pass game coordinator and also work with the defensive backs. The 59-year-old most recently worked as a senior associate director of player personnel at the University of North […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders bring back kicker Michael Hughes
3Down Staff - 2026-01-23
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have brought back American kickerâ¯Michael Hughes. The six-foot-three, 190-pound specialist returns to Regina after finishing last season on the practice roster. He played one game for the Roughriders last season and went two for two on field goals, including a 42-yard strike. Incumbent starting kicker Brett Lauther, who Hughes replaced in that […]
Toronto Argos plan to use University of Guelph as team base until BMO Field home games in August
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-23
The Toronto Argonauts are planning to set up a home base at the University of Guelph until the team plays its first game at BMO Field in August during the 2026 CFL season. “Yes, that is the plan. We don’t know exactly what that’s going to look like, but it seems as if they’re going […]
3DownNation Podcast: Free agent QBs, Alouettes sign Sutherland, CFL draft rankings
3Down Staff - 2026-01-23
John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss their upcoming CFL free-agent QB rankings, the Alouettes signing former first-round draft pick Jonathan Sutherland, B.C. Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden addressing the future of CFL quarterbacking, Willie Jefferson rejoining the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Tyreik McAllister playing in the UFL, and the latest edition of the 2026 CFL Draft […]
Edmonton Elks extend former first-round CFL Draft pick Francis Bemiy, sign seven others
3Down Staff - 2026-01-23
The Edmonton Elks made eight roster moves on Friday, including a one-year extension for Canadian defensive lineman Francis Bemiy. The six-foot-three, 253-pound pass rusher appeared in 15 games with the Green and Gold in 2025, notching six defensive tackles. Originally selected ninth overall in the first round of the 2023 CFL Draft by the B.C. […]