CFL News

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign TCU linebacker Johnny Hodges, one other

3Down Staff - 2025-11-29

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed a pair of American defenders for the 2026 season, adding linebacker Johnny Hodges and defensive back Javaris Davis. Hodges began his collegiate career at the United States Naval Academy, where he committed to play lacrosse. The native of Darnestown, Md., quickly switched to football, where he recorded 63 total […]

‘Father Time’s undefeated’: B.C. Lions face familiar decisions on veteran DBs T.J. Lee, Garry Peters

JC Abbott - 2025-11-29

When T.J. Lee addressed the media at the conclusion of the 2024 season, it felt like the B.C. Lions’ longest-serving player was saying goodbye to the organization — or at least he was aware they were saying goodbye to him. One year and one unexpected reunion later, he returned to the podium earlier this month […]

Official CFL pending free agent list features more than 250 players

3Down Staff - 2025-11-28

The Canadian Football League has unveiled its official list of 256 players currently set to hit free agency in February. The Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders have the most heavy-lifting to do, with 44 players on expiring contracts. The Edmonton Elks have the fewest, with just 18 players needing to be re-signed. The free agency […]

Kyle Carson remains with Saskatchewan Roughriders despite interest from Tiger-Cats for Hamilton GM job: sources

Justin Dunk - 2025-11-28

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats approached Kyle Carson for the team’s general manager job, but Saskatchewan’s assistant GM decided to stay with the Roughriders, per sources. The Sherwood Park, Alta., native, who was raised in Nolensville, Tenn., got his first job in the CFL as an intern with the Calgary Stampeders in 2012. John Hufnagel promoted him […]

Vanier Cup vandalized with Laval Rouge et Or motto, Montreal Carabins plaques stripped from replica

3Down Staff - 2025-11-28

U Sports, the governing body for Canadian university sport, is investigating after the Vanier Cup was defaced prior to this year’s national championship game. Philippe Asselin of TVA Sports was first to report the news. When the Montreal Carabins captured the program’s third national championship victory last Saturday, they lifted the trophy and revealed that […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders bring back second-round CFL Draft pick, J.P. Metras Trophy winner Erik Andersen

3Down Staff - 2025-11-28

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have brought back another award-winning prospect from their 2025 CFL Draft class, signing offensive lineman Erik Andersen. Andersen was selected by the Riders with the 13thâ¯overall pick in the second round ofâ¯the 2025 CFL Draft, but elected to return to school for his final season of eligibility after initially reporting to training […]

Pending free agent receiver Dohnte Meyers a ‘Saskatchewan Roughrider for life’ for now

JC Abbott - 2025-11-28

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ receiver Dohnte Meyers will be weighing the benefits of two different types of green this offseason. The 25-year-old is set to hit free agency in February and could command a substantial raise if he reaches the open market. However, he doesn’t want to contemplate leaving Saskatchewan behind. “Honestly, I haven’t even thought about […]

3Down Staff - 2025-11-28

The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Global defensive lineman Yoann MianguÃ© for the 2026 season. The six-foot-five, 310-pound defensive tackle was an RSEQ all-star and a first-team U Sports All-Canadian in 2025 at UniversitÃ© Laval, registering 12.5 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and three quarterback sacks. In 22 games over three seasons with the Rouge […]

Canadian RB Chase Brown sets Cincinnati Bengals franchise record with sixth consecutive 100-yard game

3Down Staff - 2025-11-28

Canadian running back Chase Brown had plenty to be thankful for on American Thanksgiving, as he etched his name into the Cincinnati Bengals’ franchise record book. Brown rushed 15 times for 78 yards and added seven receptions for 35 yards in the Bengals’ 32-14 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night, giving him 113 […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Dillon Mitchell arrested after alleged high-speed chase in Arkansas

John Hodge - 2025-11-27

Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Dillon Mitchell has been arrested and identified as a suspect in a recent alleged high-speed chase in Arkansas. According to court documents obtained by NEA Report, Mitchell was arrested on Monday, November 17 after police alleged that he led law enforcement officials on a high-speed chase that exceeded 100 miles per […]