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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign deep threat Ali Jennings III
3Down Staff - 2026-01-08
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American receiver Ali Jennings III. The six-foot-two, 200-pound target finished his collegiate career at Virginia Tech where he made 20 catches for 444 yards and five touchdowns. He dressed for 14 games over the 2023 and 2024 seasons, making five starts. The native of Richmond, Va. started his collegiate at […]
Edmonton Elks improve dramatically, Ottawa Redblacks drop in second annual CFLPA report card
3Down Staff - 2026-01-07
The Canadian Football League Players’ Association (CFLPA) has released the results of its second annual report card, allowing players to anonymously assess all nine CFL teams. Four franchises saw their overall grade improve from last year: the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Calgary Stampeders, B.C. Lions, and Edmonton Elks. After installing a new president, general manager, and head […]
Michael Faulds understands Lane Kiffin comparison with ‘gut-wrenching’ decision to leave Wilfrid Laurier for Western
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-07
Michael Faulds made what he called a “gut-wrenching” decision to leave Wilfrid Laurier after 13 years as head coach for the same role with Western University. “What makes it worse, nowadays in the world of social media, it had to be kept so quiet. It couldn’t get out there that I was even applying and went […]
B.C. Lions DB Robert Carter Jr. signs NFL futures contract with Indianapolis Colts
JC Abbott - 2026-01-07
The Indianapolis Colts are expected to sign B.C. Lions defensive back Robert Carter Jr. to an NFL futures contract to join the team in 2026, per sources. Carter started all 18 games in 2025, earning the Lionsâ team nomination for Most Outstanding Rookie. He recorded 51 defensive tackles, five interceptions, one forced fumble, and a […]
CFL legend Henry Burris no longer coaching at Florida A&M
John Hodge - 2026-01-07
Henry Burris is no longer with Florida A&M University, the school confirmed to 3DownNation on Wednesday. The 50-year-old was named the program’s acting head coach last month after the firing of James Colzie III. “Grateful for my time at Florida A&M and the opportunity to work with an incredible group of young men and coaches,” […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats add QB Hank Bachmeier to negotiation list
3Down Staff - 2026-01-07
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have added American quarterback Hank Bachmeier to their negotiation list. The native of Murrieta, Calif. finished his collegiate career at Wake Forest University in 2024 where he completed 62.7 percent of his passes for 2,593 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He rookie minicamp with the San Francisco 49ers last year and […]
Former Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Tony Dennis, who survived devastating stroke, dead at 63
3Down Staff - 2026-01-07
Former CFL receiver Tony Dennis passed away on January 3 at the age of 63 after suffering multiple organ failures. He had been in hospital on life support since before Christmas. The native of Windsor, Ont., was a fourth-round pick of the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 1985 CFL Draft and spent three seasons with the […]
B.C. Lions release Robert Carter Jr. to pursue NFL opportunity
3Down Staff - 2026-01-07
The B.C. Lions have released American defensive back Robert Carter Jr. to pursue an opportunity in the NFL. 3DownNation reporter JC Abbott has reported that he will sign with the Indianapolis Colts. “Robert earned every bit of this opportunity,” said general manager Ryan Rigmaiden in a statement. “As a rookie, he started every game, performed at […]
Calgary Stampeders sign Ohio State product Josh Proctor
3Down Staff - 2026-01-07
The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive back Josh Proctor. The six-foot-one, 199-pound defender played 51 collegiate games at Ohio State University, where he made 119 total tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, one sack, and one touchdown. Proctor made 19 starts as a member of the Buckeyes and was named third-team All-Big Ten […]
Coaching transition conversations between Micah Johnson, Corey Mace pre-date time with Saskatchewan Roughriders
JC Abbott - 2026-01-07
Micah Johnson’s decision to retire and join the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ coaching staff was dichotomous in nature: sudden and unexpected, yet somehow a decade in the making. “I’ve known I’ve wanted to coach for some years now. It’s been conversations I’ve had with (head coach Corey) Mace for years, even before he came here,” Johnson told […]