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Veteran quarterback Matthew Shiltz retires from CFL

3Down Staff - 2025-12-30

Veteran American quarterback Matthew Shiltz has retired from the Canadian Football League after eight seasons. Shiltz wrote a statement on Instagram: Thank you, football. God has blessed me with an incredible opportunity to play the game professionally for nine years, but it is now time to retire from the game I love. I’ve created unforgettable […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders make Samuel Emilus highest-paid Canadian receiver in CFL

Justin Dunk - 2025-12-30

The Roughriders made Samuel Emilus the CFL’s highest-paid Canadian receiver to keep him in Saskatchewan for two more seasons. Per three-down league sources, the 112th Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian signed a two-year contract worth $285,000 in hard money for 2026. He’s set to earn $290,000 in hard money in 2027, which includes a $100,000 […]

Players’ Association to unveil CFL team report cards January 7

3Down Staff - 2025-12-30

The Canadian Football League Players’ Association will release results from its second annual report cards, which allows players to anonymously assess all nine CFL teams, on Wednesday, January 7. The CFLPA wants the report cards to highlight the league’s positive work environments and identify areas that are lacking, which the union hopes will improve overall […]

San Francisco 49ers close practice window for Canadian QB Kurtis Rourke, reverts to NFI list

3Down Staff - 2025-12-30

The San Francisco 49ers have officially closed the practice window for Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke. He will remain on the non-football injury list for the rest of his rookie season and can’t practice again until the offseason. His window opened on December 8 and closed December 29. That allowed him to participate in on-field activities […]

The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ all-time leading passers

3Down Staff - 2025-12-29

We’ve already counted down the top 20 passers in CFL history, so it’s time to take a look at the top ten passers in the history of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. 10) Kevin Glenn — 8,435 yards 2001-2003, 2015, 2017 The one-time All-East Division selection’s best CFL seasons came outside of Riderville but he was always […]

Ottawa Redblacks re-sign Adrian Frye through 2027

3Down Staff - 2025-12-29

The Ottawa Redblacks have signed American defensive back Adrian Frye to a contract extension through the 2027 season. He was a pending free agent. The 26-year-old native of Houston, Texas played 11 regular-season games for the Redblacks in 2025, recording 38 total tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, one pass knockdown, and three forced […]

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ top 10 all-time leading passers

3Down Staff - 2025-12-28

3DownNation has recently reported lists for the top passers, rushers, and receivers in CFL history, so it’s time to do the same at the team level. Today, we’re starting with the top ten passers in the history of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 10) Jack Jacobs — 11,094 yards 1950-1954 The six-foot-one, 186-pound passer signed with […]

The 15 best Canadian players in NFL history

John Hodge - 2025-12-28

There have been well over 100 Canadian players in the National Football League history, many of whom have left lasting impacts on the game. This list will change over time with active players like Atlanta Falcons guard Matthew Bergeron, Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown, New York Giants safety Jevon Holland, Carolina Panthers running back […]

Ottawa Redblacks acquire American LB Nyles Morgan in trade with Edmonton Elks

3Down Staff - 2025-12-27

The Ottawa Redblacks have acquired veteran American linebacker Nyles Morgan from the Edmonton Elks in exchange for a 2026 CFL Draft pick swap. Ottawa sends a third round pick, 21st overall and a fourth round pick, 35th overall to Edmonton for Morgan and a third round pick, 23rd overall and a fifth round pick, 41st […]

The CFL’s top 20 all-time receiving yardage leaders

3Down Staff - 2025-12-27

Below are the top 20 CFL receiving yardage leaders of all time. This list includes the third-most prolific receiver in the history of pro football, but does not include any active players. Ottawa Redblacks receiver Eugene Lewis is the league’s active yardage leader with 7,273, which ranks 53rd all-time in the CFL. 20) Tony Gabriel — […]