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3DownNation CFL awards: the best and worst of Week 10
3Down Staff - 2025-08-12
Week 10 of the 2025 CFL regular season if officially in the books. Before we get into Week 11, which will feature four interdivisional matchups, 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 will be presented weekly throughout the […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ kicker Sergio Castillo named CFL’s top performer for Week 10 by PFF
3Down Staff - 2025-08-12
Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ kicker Sergio Castillo has been named the CFL’s top performer for Week 10, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). The 34-year-old went four-for-four on field goal attempts, two-for-two on convert attempts, and scored a single point off a 100-yard kickoff in his team’s 28-27 loss to the Calgary Stampeders. Three of Castillo’s […]
B.C. Lions release QB Garrett Shrader, one other
3Down Staff - 2025-08-12
The B.C. Lions have released American quarterback Garrett Shrader and Canadian offensive lineman Hunter Steward from their practice roster. Shrader attended rookie camp with the Lions in Kamloops earlier this year but was let go near the start of training camp, then returned to the team at the start of July. The 24-year-old native of Charlotte, […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran long snapper Mike Benson
3Down Staff - 2025-08-12
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released Canadian long snapper Mike Benson. The 38-year-old signed a contract extension with the team this offseason and long snapping won the job out of training camp but suffered an injury the first game of the regular season. He missed five straight matchups due to the ailment and then became […]
CFL, NFL renew officiating development program after five-year break
3Down Staff - 2025-08-12
The Canadian Football League and National Football League have renewed the officiating development program that ran from 2016 to 2019. “We’re excited for this collaborative opportunity with the NFL,” said CFL vice-president of officiating Darren Hackwood in a statement. “The quality of officiating reflects the strength of the game. Having more repetitions at the professional […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders release DB Eddie Heckard
3Down Staff - 2025-08-12
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released American defensive back Eddie Heckard. The 26-year-old made the team’s practice roster out of training camp and remained there until his release, not seeing any regular-season action. The five-foot-ten, 190-pound native of Las Vegas, Nev. made 47 total tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, three forced fumbles, six pass […]
Toronto Argonauts bring back UFL champion Willie Drew, sign one other
3Down Staff - 2025-08-12
The Toronto Argonauts have signed American defensive back Willie Drew and Canadian fullback Wilt Gabriel. Drew helped the DC Defenders win a UFL championship earlier this year, recording four total tackles, two pass knockdowns, and one interception over seven games. He also spent time on Toronto’s practice roster last season, including the team’s run to […]
3DownNation CFL power rankings: Edmonton Elks break out of basement
3Down Staff - 2025-08-11
Week 10 of the 2025 CFL season is officially in the books, and it was one for the ages. All four games came down to a single score in overtime or the final minute, with the largest margin of victory being just four points. Two walk-off field goals and a pair of clutch touchdowns were […]
B.C. Lions sign three veteran CFL players, including Hergy Mayala
3Down Staff - 2025-08-11
The B.C. Lions have signed Canadian receiver Hergy Mayala, Canadian defensive lineman Anthony Bennett, and American defensive lineman Celestin Haba. Mayala was released by the Toronto Argonauts last week after dressing for seven games this season, recording three catches for 40 yards. He played 12 games for the Edmonton Elks last season, hauling in 41 […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats to debut ‘Made in the Hammer’ docuseries produced by Stephen Brunt
3Down Staff - 2025-08-11
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are set to debut a four-part docuseries later this week entitled Made in the Hammer: Inside the 2025 Tiger-Cats. The project, which purports to offer an “unprecedented inside look” at the inner workings of the team, is produced and narrated by veteran journalist Stephen Brunt. “This team matters in this city in […]