CFL News

Montreal Alouettes bring back veteran DB Najee Murray

3Down Staff - 2025-12-17

The Montreal Alouettes have re-signed American defensive back Najee Murray for the 2026 season. He was a pending free agent. The five-foot-eight, 194-pound defender made 77 defensive tackles, two sacks, and two interceptions over 16 regular-season games in 2025. He started five games at field-side halfback and 12 games at strong-side linebacker. “Najee can do […]

B.C. Lions sign Vanderbilt standout Tyson Russell

3Down Staff - 2025-12-17

The B.C. Lions have signed American defensive back Tyson Russell. The five-foot-eleven, 185-pound defender was a collegiate standout at Vanderbilt University, where he made 92 total tackles, one interception, and five pass knockdowns over 44 games. The native of Plantation, Fla. attended training camp with the Detroit Lions earlier this year but was waived at […]

Brady Oliveira: guaranteed money was ‘non-negotiable’ in extension with Winnipeg Blue Bombers

John Hodge - 2025-12-16

Brady Oliveira’s three-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers includes guaranteed money in 2028, he told the media on Tuesday. According to the star running back, he wouldn’t have signed a new deal without it. “(Guaranteed money) was one of the non-negotiables for myself. If I wanted to sign a three-year deal and show […]

Six-figure Tre Ford roster bonus deadline looms for Edmonton Elks

Justin Dunk - 2025-12-16

The Edmonton Elks have a decision to make regarding Canadian quarterback Tre Ford. General manager Ed Hervey touted Ford as the Green and Gold’s starting QB entering the 2025 season and gave him a contract to match. However, the 27-year-old was benched following a 1-4 start as Cody Fajardo took over at the game’s most […]

Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductee, Saskatchewan Roughriders legend Jack Abendschan dead at 82

3Down Staff - 2025-12-16

Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductee JackÂ Abendschan has passed away at the age of 82. He was set to turn 83 on Thursday. The native of San Francisco, Calif. played 150 regular-season games as member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1965 to 1975, winning one Grey Cup in 1966. Abendschan played along the offensive line […]

Versatile Canadian DB Redha Kramdi signs two-year extension with Winnipeg Blue Bombers

John Hodge - 2025-12-16

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Canadian defensive back Redha Kramdi to a two-year extension, tying him to the team through the 2027 season. He was scheduled to become a free agent in February. The five-foot-ten, 189-pound defender recorded 47 defensive tackles, two special teams stops, one forced fumble, and his first career interception over […]

Indianapolis Colts work out four CFL players, including B.C. Lionsâ DB Robert Carter Jr.

JC Abbott - 2025-12-16

The Indianapolis Colts worked out four CFL players on Tuesday, including B.C. Lions defensive back Robert Carter Jr. Also in attendance at the workout, per the NFL’s transaction wire, were Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ linebacker Devin Veresuk, Toronto Argonauts’ linebacker Aaron Casey, and Toronto Argonauts’ safety Derek Slywka. 3DownNation first reported Slywka’s workout on Monday. Carter started […]

Atlanta Falcons work out CFL returners Trey Vaval, Isaiah Wooden

3Down Staff - 2025-12-16

The Atlanta Falcons worked out a pair of CFL return specialists on Tuesday in Trey Vaval of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Isaiah Wooden Sr. of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, per the NFL transactions wire. Vaval was recently named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie and Most Outstanding Special Teams Player. He led the league in punt […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign Canadian DB Jayden Dalke

3Down Staff - 2025-12-16

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed Canadian defensive back Jayden Dalke for the 2026 season. He was scheduled to become a free agent in September. The native of Leduc, Alta. played all 18 regular-season games for the Roughriders in 2025, making three defensive tackles and 13 special teams tackles. He dressed for the West Final and […]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ LB Braxton Hill works out for Tampa Bay Buccaneers

3Down Staff - 2025-12-16

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers worked out Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ linebacker Braxton Hill on Tuesday, per the NFL transaction wire. Hill began the 2025 season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders before being released in August and signing with the Tiger-Cats. He appeared in eight games for the team, notching 16 defensive tackles, 14 special teams tackles, and two […]