CFL News

Trevor Harris’ return to Riders would influence Samuel Emilus’ CFL free agent decision

Justin Dunk - 2025-12-04

Personnel people in the CFL believe Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus could command around $250,000 if he hits the open market in February, but should Trevor Harris return to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, his free agent decision would be tilted. The 112th Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian responded emphatically when asked how much, on a scale of […]

For whom the Bell tolls: Calgary Stampeders re-sign versatile OL Bryce Bell

3Down Staff - 2025-12-04

The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed Canadian offensive lineman Bryce Bell. The six-foot-four, 301-pound blocker was the Stampeders’ starting centre in 2025, before being sidelined with a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 2. He has made starts at tackle, guard and centre over his five seasons in Calgary, establishing himself as one of the league’s most […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Division III All-American defensive lineman Arnold Young

3Down Staff - 2025-12-04

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American defensive lineman Arnold Young. The six-foot-four, 280-pound pass rusher was name the New Jersey Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year, first-team All-NJAC, and a second-team Division III All-American by the Associated Press in 2024, after recording 18.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks as a senior for […]

Ottawa Redblacks sign eight, including 300-pound ball carrier Jelani Stafford

3Down Staff - 2025-12-04

The Ottawa Redblacks have signed eight American players to their 2026 roster, bringing back four members of the practice roster and adding four new faces, including unconventional short-yardage specialist Jelani Stafford. The six-foot-one, 300-pound defensive tackle took reps at running back for the University of Connecticut during the 2023 season, racking up 15 carries for […]

B.C. Lions sign top CFL receiver Keon Hatcher to multi-year contract extension

3Down Staff - 2025-12-03

The B.C. Lions have signed CFL all-star receiver Keon Hatcher Sr. to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season. The 31-year-old led the CFL with 1,688 receiving yards on a career-high 102 receptions with nine touchdowns in 2025. The six-foot-one, 212-pound pass catcher added eight catches for 126 yards and one touchdown across two […]

10 pending free agents the Winnipeg Blue Bombers should bring back

John Hodge - 2025-12-03

It feels like the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are at a crossroads after failing to reach the Grey Cup for the first time since 2018, suffering a first-round playoff exit against the Montreal Alouettes in last month’s East Semi-Final. The club was the class of the CFL for at least a half-decade but having sustained success […]

Ottawa Redblacks re-sign Canadian RB Daniel Adeboboye through 2027

3Down Staff - 2025-12-03

The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Canadian running back Daniel Adeboboye to a two-year contract extension, tying him to the team through 2027. The 26-year-old played all 18 regular-season games with the Redblacks in 2025, rushing 70 times for 386 yards, catching 28 passes for 227 yards, and scoring two touchdowns. He was the team’s nominee […]

Houston Texans work out Canadian LB Devin Veresuk

3Down Staff - 2025-12-03

The Houston Texans worked out Canadian linebacker Devin Veresuk on Wednesday. The native of Windsor, Ont. was the second overall pick in the 2025 CFL Draft and made 15 regular-season starts at middle linebacker for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats this season. He amassed 66 defensive tackles, three special team tackles, two sacks, two touchdowns, one forced […]

3DownNation Podcast: Argonauts promote Miller, Alouettes sign extensions, Hufnagel leaves Stampeders

3Down Staff - 2025-12-03

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Toronto Argonauts promoting Mike Miller to the role of head coach, the Montreal Alouettes signing Tyson Philpot and Pier-Olivier Lestage to mega-extensions, John Hufnagel leaving the Calgary Stampeders, the CFL and CFLPA having the option of opting out of the CBA in the spring of 2027, […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign record-setting receiver Collin Brunstein

3Down Staff - 2025-12-03

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American receiver Collin Brunstein and brought back American running back Marcus Major Jr. Brunstein is the all-time receiving leader at Illinois College, a Division III program located in his hometown of Jacksonville, Ill. He caught 219 passes for 5,047 yards and 77 touchdowns over 40 collegiate games and holds the […]