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Tyrell Ford remains CFL’s highest-paid defensive back on extension with Edmonton Elks
Justin Dunk - 2025-10-31
The Edmonton Elks have kept Canadian defensive back Tyrell Ford as the highest-paid athlete at his position in the CFL. Ford was already under contract for the 2026 season and signed a one-year extension through the 2027 campaign on Wednesday. The 27-year-old received a $55,000 signing bonus as part of $230,000 in hard money compensation […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers list Nic Demski as game-time decision for East Semi-Final
John Hodge - 2025-10-31
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have listed Canadian receiver Nic Demski as a game-time decision for the East Semi-Final. The five-foot-eleven, 212-pound target suffered a hamstring injury against the Edmonton Elks in Week 19, which caused him to miss the final two games of the regular season. He did not participate in practice with the club […]
B.C. Lions lose right tackle Dejon Allen for West Semi-Final
3Down Staff - 2025-10-31
The B.C. Lions will be dealing with a surprise absence along their offensive line when the playoffs get underway on Saturday. Right tackle Dejon Allen, the former Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman who was acquired via trade by the team this offseason, will not be able to suit up after he was unable to practice on […]
Shawn Lemon returns to Montreal Alouettes’ lineup for East Semi-Final
3Down Staff - 2025-10-31
The Montreal Alouettes are bringing one of the CFL’s best-ever pass rushers back into the lineup for the first round of the playoffs. Shawn Lemon, who was re-signed by the Alouettes in July after being suspended for more than a year with a gambling violation and later banned substance infraction, will make his return to […]
OL William Barnes to make first CFL start for Calgary Stampeders in West Semi-Final
3Down Staff - 2025-10-31
The Calgary Stampeders will be dealing with some inexperience along the offensive line when they take to the field in the West Semi-Final. Rookie William Barnes will make his CFL debut and first professional start at right tackle this week due to a rash of injuries at the position. Starter Joshua Coker remains out due […]
3DownNation’s definitive 2025 CFL all-stars
3Down Staff - 2025-10-31
The Canadian Football League unveiled its Divisional All-CFL teams on Wednesday, honouring what is supposed to be the best of the best in the league. However, as usual, the end result left something to be desired. Voting for year-end recognition in the CFL is a complex and sometimes flawed process that can be skewed by […]
Regina Rams’ RB Marshall Erichsen headlines 2025 Canada West all-star selections
3Down Staff - 2025-10-31
Canada West unveiled its 2025 all-star team on Friday, headlined by one of the nation’s top running backs. Marshall Erichsen was one of a conference-leading 11 Regina Rams who made the cut after he set a new program record with 11 rushing touchdowns. The third-year man finished second in the nation with 1,026 yards this […]
Hamilton Tiger-Catsâ LS Gordon Whyte fined for making contact with an official
3Down Staff - 2025-10-31
The Canadian Football League has fined two players for actions in Week 21, including Hamilton Tiger-Cats long snapper Gordon Whyte. The veteran specialist was punished for committing a non-football act in their regular season finale by making contact with an official. In a separate incident in the same game, Ottawa Redblacksâ linebacker Lucas Cormier was […]
Canadian QB Nathan Rourke explains CFL âunforeseen detourâ comment; no plans to explore NFL again
Justin Dunk - 2025-10-30
After Nathan Rourke voiced his displeasure with the Canadian Football League’s rule changes, some fans questioned his authenticity. That was due to the fact he called the CFL an “unforeseen detour” in his football journey when he signed an NFL contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars in January 2023. The Victoria, B.C. native and proud Canadian […]
Montreal QB Davis Alexander ready for first CFL playoff start, wants ‘to get back at Winnipeg’
Justin Dunk - 2025-10-30
Montreal Alouettes’ quarterback Davis Alexander has not started a playoff game since 2015, when he was a senior at Gig Harbor High School in Washington. 10 years later, the 27-year-old prepares to take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who have been to five straight Grey Cups, in the East Semi-Final Saturday afternoon at Percival Molson […]