CFL News

Toronto Argonauts learn that football lasts 60 minutes in loss to Alouettes (& six other thoughts)

3Down Staff - 2025-07-18

Article by Griff Bordignon On a night where chaos reigned on the gridiron, we may have seen the true identities of two teams emerge. One came off the bye looking refreshed and formidable. The other, also off a bye, showed signs of uncertainty. But football is played in four quarters, not two, and a 25-7 […]

B.C. Lions get back defensive linemen Jonah Tavai, Kemoko Turay against Riders

3Down Staff - 2025-07-18

The B.C. Lions are getting some bodies back along the defensive line ahead of their matchup with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Defensive tackle Jonah Tavai will make his return as a starter after missing the last three games with a calf injury. The 24-year-old is in his second season with the team, recording six tackles and […]

‘Freaking nerd’: Riders’ RB A.J. Ouellette pokes fun at college teammate, current B.C. Lions’ QB Nathan Rourke

JC Abbott - 2025-07-18

The bond between football teammates is an unbreakable one, but at least for the next few months, current loyalties will take priority between A.J. Ouellette and Nathan Rourke. The current Saskatchewan Roughriders running back and B.C. Lions quarterback once shared a backfield at Ohio University, forming one of the Mid-American Conference’s most dynamic one-two punches. […]

Veteran DL Shawn Lemon re-signs with Montreal Alouettes following CFL reinstatement

3Down Staff - 2025-07-17

The Montreal Alouettes have officially signed veteran American defensive end Shawn Lemon. The 36-year-old was officially reinstated by the CFL on Wednesday after serving an indefinite suspension for gambling on CFL games in 2021 while he was a member of the Calgary Stampeders, including one in which he played. He appealed the decision, which was […]

‘I’m not trying to hurt you’: B.C. Lions’ Deontai Williams wants to clear air with Elks’ Arkell Smith after second penalized hit

JC Abbott - 2025-07-17

B.C. Lions’ defensive back Deontai Williams takes pride in the reputation he’s developing as a CFL tone-setter, but he wants to make sure nobody feels singled out. The 28-year-old had a hearing with the CFL on Wednesday to plead his case after he was penalized for spearing late in his team’s Week 6 victory over […]

3DownNation CFL picks straight-up & against the spread: Week 7

3Down Staff - 2025-07-17

Week 7 of the 2025 CFL regular season is here, featuring four divisional matchups. Fresh off a bye week, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will look to avenge their Week 5 loss to the Calgary Stampeders, while the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts will play one another coming off the bye. The Edmonton Elks are idle […]

Dalton Schoen, Stanley Bryant out for Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Stampeders

John Hodge - 2025-07-17

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without star receiver Dalton Schoen and left tackle Stanley Bryant when they take on the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night. Schoen suffered a knee injury in Winnipeg’s loss to the Stampeders in Week 5 and did not practice this week, according to the team’s official report. The 28-year-old native […]

Calgary Stampeders lose starting corner Tyler Richardson for matchup with Bombers

3Down Staff - 2025-07-17

The Calgary Stampeders will be without starting boundary cornerback Tyler Richardson when they take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night. Richardson was placed on the one-game injured list after exiting last week’s win over Saskatchewan with a tweaked groin. The second-year man out of Tiffin has started all five games this season, recording […]

B.C. Lions’ DB Deontai Williams fined for illegal spear to the head in Week 6

3Down Staff - 2025-07-17

The CFL has fined two players for illegal hits in Week 6, most notably B.C. Lions’ defensive back Deontai Williams. The 28-year-old was disciplined for a spear delivered to the head of Edmonton receiver Arkell Smith late in B.C.’s victory over the Elks. He was flagged on the play, and Smith was forced to leave […]

3DownNation CFL Week 7 predictions: best bets for Stamps at Bombers, Ticats at Redblacks

Peter Klein - 2025-07-16

The Canadian Football League has reached Week 7, which means we’re one-third of the way through the season and it’s time to start believing what these teams are telling us. We’re also back to a regular four-game week, so we have an extra opportunity to find an edge, so let’s get to it. Calgary Stampeders […]