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B.C. Lions’ QB Nathan Rourke named CFL’s top performer for Week 16 by PFF

3Down Staff - 2025-09-24

B.C. Lions’ quarterback Nathan Rourke has been named the CFL’s top performer for Week 16, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). The Canadian pivot earned a grade of 93.4 in his team’s 52-23 win over the Calgary Stampeders. Rourke completed 20-of-24 passes (83.3 per cent) for 331 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing six times […]

Green Cast: the winds of change are blowing in the CFL

3Down Staff - 2025-09-24

This week on the 3Down Green Cast for Pile O’Bones Brewing and Lucky Bastard Distillers, Joel Gasson and John Fraser discuss the big changes that are coming to the CFL in 2026 and 2027. Powered by RedCircle

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign former Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ draft pick Jose Ramirez

3Down Staff - 2025-09-24

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed American defensive lineman Jose Ramirez. The six-foot-two, 252-pound edge rusher was originally selected 196th overall in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and saw action in four games over two seasons with the club. He was released as part of final roster cuts ahead of the start of […]

B.C. Lions bring back Acadia long snapper Cameron Foran

3Down Staff - 2025-09-24

The B.C. Lions have signed Canadian long snapper Cameron Foran to their practice roster. Foran was with the team through training camp and spent the first several weeks of the season on the practice roster, before being released on July 17. The six-foot-two, 229-pound specialist attended the CFL Invitational Combine this year and originally signed […]

Canadian OL Philippe Gagnon returns to practice with Saskatchewan Roughriders

3Down Staff - 2025-09-24

Canadian offensive lineman Philippe Gagnon has returned to practice with the Saskatchewan Roughriders after suffering a torn bicep during training camp in Saskatoon. “Some guys heal differently. There was an outside chance but you don’t know until you progress through the rehab. He was always a clip ahead. That’s nothing but a credit to him, […]

‘You could feel the passion’: Mike O’Shea calls Nathan Rourke’s criticism of CFL rule changes ‘fantastic’

3Down Staff - 2025-09-24

Mike O’Shea is the head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers but it appears he’s a big fan of Nathan Rourke, who is currently giving chase in the West Division standings as the franchise quarterback for the B.C. Lions. The CFL announced a number of rule changes that will be rolled out over the next […]

3DownNation contributors analyze upcoming changes to CFL game

3Down Staff - 2025-09-24

The CFL announced a number of upcoming rule changes on Monday, which we’ve laid out here along with opinions from a number of our contributors. Don’t forget to also check out the 3DownNation Podcast for more discussion on these tweaks. Rule change for 2026: a single point will no longer be awarded when a missed field […]

‘It might be the Canadian in him’: Davis Alexander doesn’t share Nathan Rourke’s anger with new CFL rules

Pablo Herrera Vergara - 2025-09-24

CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston announced incoming new rules for the league on Monday and the reaction has been mixed. The strongest dissenter is B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke, who said the changes were “garbage” and made the league sound like it wants to be the NFL. Montreal Alouettes franchise quarterback Davis Alexander has a totally […]

Samuel Emilus, Kian Schaffer-Baker full participants in practice with Saskatchewan Roughriders

3Down Staff - 2025-09-23

Canadian receivers Samuel Emilus and Kian Schaffer-Baker were full participants in practice with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Tuesday, according to the team’s official report. Emilus has missed the team’s last six games due to a knee injury and has played only four matchups all season, recording 20 catches for 361 yards and two touchdowns. The […]

Davis Alexander takes first-team reps in practice with Montreal Alouettes

3Down Staff - 2025-09-23

It appears the Montreal Alouettes are getting closer to having franchise quarterback Davis Alexander back in the starting lineup as he took first-team reps in practice on Tuesday, according to RDS reporter Didier Orméjuste. The 26-year-old has missed eight straight games due to a hamstring injury that’s been bothering him for most of the season. […]