CFL News
News by 3DownNation
112th Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian, Samuel Emilus re-signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders
Justin Dunk - 2025-12-24
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 CFL season. He was scheduled to become a free agent in February. Emilus was named the Most Valuable Canadian in the 112th Grey Cup when the Riders beat the Montreal Alouettes 25-17 on Sunday, November 16 in Winnipeg. […]
Edmonton Elks sign DB JJ Ross to contract extension through 2027 CFL season
3Down Staff - 2025-12-24
The Edmonton Elks have signed American defensive back JJ Ross to a contract extension through the 2027 CFL season. Ross was already under contract for the 2026 three-down league season and added one more year to his existing deal. The six-foot-three, 195-pound cover man began the 2025 regular season on Edmonton’s practice roster. He was […]
Tommy Condell wants to marry pass and run as Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ offensive coordinator
John Hodge - 2025-12-23
Though he has well-earned reputation as a pass-first offensive coordinator, Tommy Condell plans for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to do plenty of running the ball in 2026. “I think the biggest thing is you do what the players do best,” Condell told the media on Tuesday. “You have to bend to those kinds of things. […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign former Michigan State, Auburn QB Payton Thorne
John Hodge - 2025-12-23
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American quarterback Payton Thorne. The six-foot-two, 210-pound passer spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons at Auburn University. He completed 62.0 percent of his passes for 4,468 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions, rushed for 798 yards and five scores, and went 10-12 as a starter. The native of Naperville, […]
Jim Barker thrilled to be with Toronto Argonauts after fearing CFL career was over
John Hodge - 2025-12-23
Jim Barker has worked in football for nearly 50 years, with half that time spent in the Canadian Football League. Though he’s now back as the director of player personnel with the Toronto Argonauts, he spent a good part of the last year fearing it was all over. “You always worry about it because I […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release CFL veterans Jamal Parker, Cam Echols
3Down Staff - 2025-12-23
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released American defensive back Jamal Parker and American receiver Cam Echols. Parker was a pending free agent, though Echols was not. Parker made 11 starts for the Blue Bombers during the 2025 regular-season, including six at safety and five at field-side cornerback. He recorded 36 defensive tackles, one interceptions, and […]
Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian LB Alexandre Gagné to contract extension, one other
3Down Staff - 2025-12-23
The Montreal Alouettes have signed Canadian linebacker Alexandre Gagné to a one-year contract extension for the 2026 CFL season. He was scheduled to become a free agent in February. The six-foot-one, 230-pound defender suited up for all 18 regular-season games in 2025 plus the East Semi-Final, East Final and 112th Grey Cup. He finished second […]
Washington Commanders work out Canadian punter Jake Julien
3Down Staff - 2025-12-23
The Washington Commanders worked out Edmonton Elks’ punter Jake Julien on Tuesday, per the NFL transaction wire. The 27-year-old rejoined the Elks partway through the 2025 season after he was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In eight games, he punted 49 times for a net average of 40.4 yards. He also made two special […]
Mike O’Shea: Jason Hogan ‘disappointed’ in Blue Bombers demotion but still ‘good coach’
John Hodge - 2025-12-23
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have demoted offensive coordinator Jason Hogan after head coach Mike O’Shea decided that a change was necessary. “We weren’t good enough last year for a variety of reasons and we needed to seek someone with more experience,” O’Shea told the media on Monday. “(Hogan was) obviously disappointed (with the demotion). He […]
B.C. Lions release pending CFL free-agent LB Josh Woods
3Down Staff - 2025-12-22
The B.C. Lions have released American linebacker Josh Woods. He was scheduled to become a free agent in February. The six-foot-two, 235-pound defender made 62 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, and one sack over 14 regular-season games in 2025, starting 10 games at weak-side linebacker. The native of Ontario, Calif. made his Lions debut […]