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Montreal Alouettes add Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis to negotiation list

3Down Staff - 2026-01-23

The Montreal Alouettes have added Rutgers University quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis to their exclusive negotiation list. Kaliakmanis has spent the past two seasons with the Scarlet Knights, completing 442-of-763 passes (58 percent) for 5,820 yards, 38 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. He added 225 rushing yards and seven majors in 25 games The six-foot-three, 212-pound pivot transferred […]

Ottawa Redblacks release former second-round CFL Draft pick Deionte Knight, one other

3Down Staff - 2026-01-23

The Ottawa Redblacks have released Canadian defensive lineman Deionte Knight and American defensive back Gavin Heslop. Knight played in three games for the Redblacks last season, registering one defensive tackle. The Ajax, Ont., native won the J.P. Metras Trophy in 2021 as a member of the Western Mustangs and was originally selected by the Toronto […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign UFL draft pick Khris Bogle, four others

3Down Staff - 2026-01-23

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed five Americans for the 2026 campaign, including receiver Key’Shawn Smith, defensive linemen Warren Peeples and Khris Bogle, and defensive backs Warren Burrell and Shyheim Battle. Smith wrapped up his collegiate career at Southern Methodist University, where he recorded 58 receptions for 919 yards and eight touchdowns in 28 games […]

Montreal Alouettes to sign first-round CFL draft pick Jonathan Sutherland: sources

John Hodge - 2026-01-23

Former first-round draft pick Jonathan Sutherland is about to sign his first CFL contract. The Montreal Alouettes are signing the Canadian defensive back to a two-year contract with an option for 2028, per Sutherland’s Philadelphia-based agent Marty Magid of MRM Sports. The move will come three years after the team secured his rights with the […]

Come on back to Winnipeg: Blue Bombers re-sign Willie Jefferson

3Down Staff - 2026-01-22

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed veteran defensive end Willie Jefferson through 2026. He was previously slated to become a free agent on February 10. The soon-to-be 35-year-old returns for his 12th season in the Canadian Football League and seventh with the Blue Bombers. He previously made stops with Edmonton (2014-15) and Saskatchewan (2016-18). Jefferson […]

‘It didn’t make a lot of sense’: CFL shelves proposal for American player draft

JC Abbott - 2026-01-22

The Canadian Football League discussed the possibility of implementing a draft for American talent during their offseason winter meetings, but have elected not to pursue the idea. “We went through the intricacies of how an American draft might work. I think we’ve landed on, no, we’re going to stick with where we are,” commissioner Stewart […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders launching Grey Cup tour at Humboldt Broncos game to honour 2018 bus crash victims

3Down Staff - 2026-01-22

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are honouring a promise made eight years ago by taking the Grey Cup to Humboldt. The Riders will officially launch a province-wide tour with the CFL championship trophy at Elgar Petersen Arena when the Humboldt Broncos take on the Estevan Bruins on Saturday, February 7. That fulfills a commitment made by the […]

Ottawa Redblacks communicating with Justin Hardy’s representation regarding CFL contract extension

Justin Dunk - 2026-01-22

The Ottawa Redblacks have had conversations with pending free agent receiver Justin Hardy about a potential contract extension. “We love Justin. He does as much off the field as he does on the field for us. I’ve been communicating with his representation. Deals take time, you have to see how everything ebbs and flows. On top […]

Ottawa Redblacks lock up Bennett Williams for 2026

3Down Staff - 2026-01-22

The Ottawa Redblacks have signed American defensive back Bennett Williams to a one-year contract extension for 2026. The 26-year-old played nine games last season for the Redblacks, registering 17 defensive tackles, nine special teams tackles, and two forced fumbles. He has seen action at safety, halfback, and strong-side linebacker throughout his career Williams first signed […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders add Old Dominion edge Marcus Haynes

3Down Staff - 2026-01-22

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive lineman Marcus Haynes.   The six-foot-four, 240-pound edge rusher attended Old Dominion University, where he appeared in 49 games from 2017 to 2022. Over the course of his career with the Monarchs, Haynes amassed 102 total tackles, 22 tackles for a loss, 15 sacks, five pass deflections, four forced fumbles, and […]