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Hamilton Tiger-Cats interviewed Montreal Alouettes’ Pier-Yves Lavergne for general manager job

Justin Dunk - 2025-12-27

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats had discussions with Pier-Yves Lavergne regarding the team’s general manager position, per sources. However, Lavergne will continue in his role as the Montreal Alouettes’ assistant general manager, to which Danny Maciocia promoted him in January 2024. He’s responsible for managing the team’s salary cap and is heavily involved with contract negotiations. From […]

Two-time Cornish Trophy finalist Ty Benefield enters NCAA transfer portal

3Down Staff - 2025-12-27

One of the best Canadian players in college football will be returning to school next season in a different uniform. Ty Benefield, a star safety for Boise State University, has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal when it opens on January 2. The true junior from Vancouver, B.C., was eligible to declare early […]

Toronto Argonauts adding Pennsylvania high school coach to staff

3Down Staff - 2025-12-27

It appears that another piece of the Toronto Argonauts’ coaching staff has fallen into place. Earlier this week, Colyn Haugh, head coach of Kiski Area High School in Leechburg, Penn., announced his resignation on social media, stating that he had accepted a position with the Argos. It is unclear what position he will have on […]

How Grey Cup Most Valuable Player, Most Valuable Canadian awards are decided

John Hodge - 2025-12-26

Two individual player awards are unveiled at the end of each year’s Grey Cup: Most Valuable Player and Most Valuable Canadian. For those unfamiliar with the process, here is how these prizes are awarded. According to Football Reporters of Canada (FRC) president Jeff Hamilton, there are seven voters who cast ballots each year. Two voters […]

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

3Down Staff - 2025-12-26

The CFL has always been a passing league, but that hasn’t stopped running backs from racking up some impressive numbers on the ground. Below are the top 20 CFL rushing yardage leaders of all time. Notably, while this list features the third-leading rusher in the history of pro football, it does not feature any active […]

Canadian offensive lineman Logan Taylor invited to East-West Shrine Bowl

3Down Staff - 2025-12-26

Canadian offensive lineman Logan Taylor has accepted an invitation to attend the East-West Shrine Bowl college all-star game, the first step in his journey towards the 2026 NFL Draft. Taylor has spent the past three seasons at Boston College, where he has been a team captain and a versatile piece in the trenches. He has […]

How much every Saskatchewan Roughriders player was paid for winning the Grey Cup

JC Abbott - 2025-12-25

Winning a Grey Cup immortalizes you in pro football history, etching your legacy alongside legends on a centuries-old monument to Canadian excellence. It also happens to get you paid. Playoff compensation is a term that is regularly thrown about during free agency as a reminder that shaving a little off the top to join a […]

Ride or bye: Saskatchewan Roughriders must lock down key free agents for repeat Grey Cup run

Wes Cates - 2025-12-25

Saskatchewan is still buzzing after a dream 2025 season that ended with the Roughriders hoisting the Grey Cup. But reality is knocking: the champions have over 30 pending free agents heading into 2026, which means general manager Jeremy O’Day has traded the trophy tour for contract negotiations. Every team fresh off a championship wishes they […]

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

3Down Staff - 2025-12-25

The CFL has always been a passing league, allowing top quarterbacks to earn elite status as legends of the game. Below are the top 20 CFL passing yardage leaders of all time. This list not only includes the CFL’s all-time passing leaders, three of whom remain active players, but also three of pro football’s all-time […]

‘Twas the night before Christmas: 2025 CFL edition

Ryan Ballantine - 2025-12-24

With my annual apology to Clement Clarke Moore, here is my 2025 CFL-themed rendition of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Enjoy and Merry Christmas to all. *** ‘Twas the night before Christmas and as I dined my sup, I began to think back to this year’s Grey Cup. Skill and execution the Roughriders amounted, The […]