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3DownNation CFL awards: the best and worst of Week 12
3Down Staff - 2025-08-26
Week 12 of the 2025 CFL regular season has officially come and gone, which means we’ve finally reached the best time of the year: Labour Day Weekend. Before we get into this week’s rivalry matchups, let’s first take a look back at the standout performers, plays, and games from the week that was. These awards […]
Indianapolis Colts waive former Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Ajou Ajou: report
3Down Staff - 2025-08-26
The Indianapolis Colts have waived Canadian receiver Ajou Ajou, according to a report from TSN’s Farhan Lalji. The six-foot-two, 220-pound target signed with the Colts this past offseason after working out for at least three NFL teams. Ajou was targeted eight times over three preseason games and made four receptions for 27 yards, helping the […]
Toronto Argonauts release recently-benched DL Jordan Williams, one other
3Down Staff - 2025-08-26
The Toronto Argonauts have released American defensive lineman Jordan Williams and Canadian fullback Wilt Gabriel. Williams started the first 10 games of the regular season at defensive tackle and recorded 10 defensive tackles and one touchdown. He was benched this past week in favour of rookie Ricky Correia, who made his first career CFL start […]
Buffalo Bills release Canadian DL Paris Shand
3Down Staff - 2025-08-26
The Buffalo Bills have released Canadian defensive lineman Paris Shand. The 24-year-old signed with the team after going unselected in the 2025 NFL Draft. He finished his collegiate career with two seasons at Louisiana State University, starting nine games in 2024. He made 41 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, four sacks, and three pass […]
Arizona Cardinals cut former Edmonton Elks DL Elliott Brown
3Down Staff - 2025-08-26
The Arizona Cardinals have cut American defensive lineman Elliott Brown. The six-foot-four, 230-pound edge rusher signed with the Cardinals in January after working out for at least two NFL teams. His exclusive CFL rights remains with the Edmonton Elks, who released him to allow him to pursue the NFL. The 27-year-old was a member of […]
B.C. Lions’ DL Mathieu Betts named CFL’s top performer for Week 12 by PFF
3Down Staff - 2025-08-26
B.C. Lions’ defensive lineman Mathieu Betts has been named the CFL’s top performer for Week 12, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). The 30-year-old native of Montreal, Que. earned an individual grade of 89.4 after recording five defensive tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, and one sack in a 52-34 loss to the […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders flag raised at Regina City Hall ahead of Labour Day Classic
3Down Staff - 2025-08-26
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were honoured by the City of Regina on Monday when a flag bearing their logo was raised in a special ceremony. “The Labour Day Classic is a cherished tradition that unites our city in pride, passion and community spirit,” said mayor Chad Bachynski in a statement. “Raising the Roughrider flag at City […]
Toronto Argonauts add former Arizona Cardinals QB Clayton Tune to negotiation list
3Down Staff - 2025-08-26
The Toronto Argonauts have added former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune to their negotiation list after he was released on Monday. The six-foot-three, 220-pound passer originally joined the Cardinals as a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He dressed for 13 regular-season games over two years with the team, completing 60.9 percent of his […]
Cincinnati Bengals waive Canadian TE Tanner McLachlan with injury designation
3Down Staff - 2025-08-26
The Cincinnati Bengals have waived Canadian tight end Tanner McLachlan with an injury designation. The six-foot-five, 244-pound native of Lethbridge, Alta. was a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He played two regular-season games for the Bengals as a rookie, seeing the field for five offensive snaps and 17 special teams snaps. The 26-year-old […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders add NFL QB Ben DiNucci to negotiation list
3Down Staff - 2025-08-25
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added longtime NFL quarterback Ben DiNucci to their exclusive negotiation list. The 28-year-old was released by the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday following a brief stint in the team’s training camp. It was DiNucci’s fifth different NFL stint since joining the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2020. The native […]