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Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign former Saskatchewan Roughriders DL Charbel Dabire
3Down Staff - 2026-02-11
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed Canadian defensive lineman Charbel Dabire. The 29-year-old suffered a knee injury during training camp last year, causing him to miss the entire 2025 CFL season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The six-foot, 300-pound defender appeared in only four regular-season games in 2024 due to a knee injury, recording four defensive tackles, […]
Official: Edmonton Elks sign QB Taylor Powell from Hamilton
John Hodge - 2026-02-11
The Edmonton Elks have officially signed American quarterback Taylor Powell. 3DownNation reported the agreement last week. It’s a two-year contract, tying Powell to Edmonton through 2027. The 27-year-old originally came to the CFL as a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2023 and made nine starts as a rookie. He completed 67.5 percent of his pass […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers extend Nick Hallett for 2026
John Hodge - 2026-02-11
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Canadian defensive back Nick Hallett to a one-year contract extension for 2026. The five-foot-eleven, 190-pound defender played 14 regular-season games in 2025, making two defensive tackles, nine special teams tackles, and one forced fumble. The native of London, Ont. was originally a seventh-round pick in the 2019 CFL Draft […]
Former CFL player, coach Craig Butler joins Western Mustangs
3Down Staff - 2026-02-11
Craig Butler has joined the coaching staff at Western University where he’ll serve as the defensive backs coach and a defensive and special teams assistant. The 37-year-old spent six season on the coaching staff with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, eventually working his way up to the role of special teams coordinator in 2022. His unit ranked […]
Official: Edmonton Elks ink Canadian receiver Brendan O’Leary-Orange
3Down Staff - 2026-02-11
The Edmonton Elks have signed Canadian receiver Brendan O’Leary-Orange. 3DownNation reported the agreement during the negotiation window. It’s a one-year contract for the 2026 season. The 29-year-old set new career-highs with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2025, making 22 catches for 336 yards and four touchdowns over 16 regular-season games. The six-foot-four, 205-pound target was originally […]
Canadian prospects Akheem Mesidor, Logan Taylor invited to 2026 NFL Combine
3Down Staff - 2026-02-11
Two Canadian players have received invitations to attend the 2026 NFL Combine: defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor and offensive lineman Logan Taylor. Mesidor had a brilliant season with the Miami Hurricanes in 2025, earning a first-team All-ACC selection and helping the team reach the CFP National Championship Game. The native of Ottawa, Ont. recorded 63 total […]
Canadian Football League, B.C. Lions mourn Tumbler Ridge tragedy
3Down Staff - 2026-02-11
The Canadian Football League and some of its member clubs have offered messages of support following a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. “The Canadian Football League is devastated by the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.,” the league wrote in a statement. “On behalf of our teams, players, and staff across the country, we extend […]
2026 CFL free agency: LIVE
3Down Staff - 2026-02-11
Editor’s note: this page does not automatically refresh. Please do so periodically. 7:15 p.m. EST — With signings wrapping up for the day, it is now time for us to sign off from our LIVE coverage. With CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston changing so many things about the league, you have to wonder if free agency […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign former Riders left tackle Trevor Reid after NFL stint
3Down Staff - 2026-02-10
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed American offensive lineman Trevor Reid to a two-year contract. The 25-year-old started all 18 regular-season games for Saskatchewan at left tackle in 2024, his first in the CFL. He helped the Roughriders finish second in the West Division with a 9-8-1 record as part of an offensive line that allowed […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign former Saskatchewan Roughriders returner Mario Alford
Justin Dunk - 2026-02-10
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed veteran American returner Mario Alford. Alford played in 11 regular-season games with the Saskatchewan Roughriders last season. He registered 44 punt returns for 476 yards and 31 kick-off returns for 876 yards with one touchdown. In the 112th Grey Cup win, No. 2 recorded three kick-off returns for 92 yards […]