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Peyton Logan to make Winnipeg Blue Bombers debut against Alouettes
John Hodge - 2025-08-20
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will have Peyton Logan in the lineup for the first time this season when they visit the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday night. The five-foot-seven, 189-pound speedster signed with the Blue Bombers as a free agent following a three-year stint with the Calgary Stampeders. He suffered a thigh injury early in training […]
Edmonton Elks add QB Connor Bazelak to negotiation list
3Down Staff - 2025-08-20
The Edmonton Elks added American quarterback Connor Bazelak to their exclusive negotiation list on Tuesday. The 24-year-old is currently a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, having signed with the team after going unselected in the 2025 NFL Draft. Through two preseason games, he has completed 20-of-27 pass attempts for 154 yards. The native of […]
Miami DL Akheem Mesidor tops fall scouting bureau rankings for 2026 CFL Draft
3Down Staff - 2025-08-20
University of Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor has been named the top prospect in the 2026 CFL Draft in the CFL’s fall scouting bureau rankings. The six-foot-three, 280-pound defender has played 27 games over three seasons with the Hurricanes, recording 75 total tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks, four pass knockdowns, and one forced […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Canadian kicker Campbell Fair
3Down Staff - 2025-08-20
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian kicker Campbell Fair. The 25-year-old native of Oakville, Ont. attended training camp with the Edmonton Elks earlier this year but didn’t make the team’s final roster. He remained a free agent until the Roughriders came calling this week. The six-foot, 180-pound pounder was originally a sixth-round pick of the […]
Highly-touted transfer Callum Wither takes over for Taylor Elgersma as Wilfrid Laurier starting QB
Justin Dunk - 2025-08-20
Wilfrid Laurier University has found its replacement for Hec Crighton Trophy-winning quarterback Taylor Elgersma — enter Waterloo, Ont. native Callum Wither. The 22-year-old passer has taken over the controls for the Golden Hawks high-flying offence entering the 2025 U Sports football season. After completing a four-year sport coaching degree with a minor in sport management […]
Edmonton Elks QB Cody Fajardo: Justin Rankin has ‘got my vote for M.O.P.’
John Hodge - 2025-08-19
Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo doesn’t get a vote for Most Outstanding Player but if he did, he’d use it on teammate Justin Rankin. “He’s just such a dynamic player, he’s got my vote for M.O.P. He’s an incredible player that’s fun to be a round — a great locker room guy, a good glue […]
3DownNation CFL awards: the best and worst of Week 11
3Down Staff - 2025-08-19
Week 11 of the 2025 CFL regular season if officially in the books as the West Division completed a four-game sweep of the East Division. Before we get into Week 12, let’s first take a look back at the standout performers, plays, and games from the week that was. These awards are selected by 3DownNation’s contributors and […]
Montreal Alouettes sign Shea Patterson amid rash of QB injuries
3Down Staff - 2025-08-19
The Montreal Alouettes have signed American quarterback Shea Patterson. The 28-year-old is best known for making seven starts over two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, posting a 2-4-1 record. He threw for 1,655 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions in 2024 to help the Roughriders finish second in the West Division standings. The native of […]
Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma has made third-string QB competition with Sean Clifford ‘interesting’
Justin Dunk - 2025-08-19
Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma continues to compete with veteran Sean Clifford for the third-string role with the Green Bay Packers. Elgersma played more than Clifford in the team’s second preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium this past weekend. “It’s a combination of wanting to see more of what Taylor can do. […]
Montreal Alouettes QB Caleb Evans suffers torn ACL, out for season
3Down Staff - 2025-08-19
The Montreal Alouettes have announced that Caleb Evans will miss the rest of the 2025 season due to a torn ACL. The 27-year-old suffered the injury near the end of the first quarter of his team’s loss to the B.C. Lions last week. He completed three-of-four passes for 32 yards in the game and was […]