CFL News

B.C. Lions bring back QB Garrett Shrader

3Down Staff - 2025-07-02

The B.C. Lions have brought back American quarterback Garrett Shrader, adding him to their practice roster. The six-foot-four, 215-pound passer attended rookie camp with the Lions in Kamloops earlier this year but was let go near the start of training camp. The native of Charlotte, N.C. finished his collegiate career at Syracuse University where he […]

Davis Alexander, Geoffrey Cantin-Arku named CFL’s players of the month by PFF

3Down Staff - 2025-07-02

Montreal Alouettes’ quarterback Davis Alexander has been named the CFL’s offensive player of the month by Pro Football Focus (PFF). The 26-year-old native of Gig Harbor, Wash. completed 75.6 percent of his passes for 803 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions over three games, going 3-0 as a starter to earn a grade of 86.8. […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers release Canadian DB Josh Hagerty

3Down Staff - 2025-07-02

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released Canadian defensive back Josh Hagerty. The six-foot-three, 200-pound defender signed with the Blue Bombers as a free agent in February. He spent the first week of the regular season on the one-game injured list before being demoted to the practice roster. The 26-year-old played 15 regular-season games with the […]

Edmonton Elks add DL Tyreek Johnson to practice roster

3Down Staff - 2025-07-02

The Edmonton Elks have added American defensive lineman Tyreek Johnson to the practice roster. The six-foot-four, 283-pound native of Sumter, S.C. played 26 collegiate games at the University of South Carolina, recording 29 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. He reportedly ran a 4.70-second forty-yard dash at his pro day and recorded […]

3DownNation CFL awards: the best and worst of Week 4

3Down Staff - 2025-07-01

Week 4 of the 2025 CFL regular season has come to an end with three of home teams picking up wins in the friendly confines of their own stadiums. Week 5 will feature the first edition of this year’s Battle of Ontario, but first let’s look back at the standout performers, plays, and games from […]

Montreal Alouettes to wear Canadian flags on uniforms in Week 5: spokesperson

John Hodge - 2025-07-01

The Montreal Alouettes are planning to have Canadian flags on their uniforms in Week 5 after being the only CFL team not to wear them in Week 4. “There was a delay with the Canada patches,” a team spokesperson wrote in a statement to 3DownNation on Tuesday. “They should be on for our next game […]

Nathan Rourke, Mathieu Betts limited in practice with B.C. Lions

3Down Staff - 2025-07-01

Franchise quarterback Nathan Rourke (core) and Canadian defensive lineman Mathieu Betts (elbow) were limited in practice with the B.C. Lions on Tuesday. Rourke hasn’t played a snap since Week 2 when he suffered an oblique injury against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 27-year-old native of Victoria, B.C. has thrown for 573 yards, four touchdowns, and […]

Mike O’Shea ‘excited’ to see Adam Bighill sign with Calgary Stampeders

John Hodge - 2025-07-01

There’s a lot in common between Mike O’Shea, the head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and future Hall of Fame linebacker Adam Bighill, who recently signed with the Calgary Stampeders. The two men spent six seasons together in Winnipeg, during which time they won two Grey Cups and Bighill was twice named the CFL’s […]

Montreal Alouettes sign former all-star receiver Alexander Hollins, one other

3Down Staff - 2025-07-01

The Montreal Alouettes have signed former all-star receiver Alexander Hollins. The 28-year-old native of Yazoo City, Miss. attended training camp with the Edmonton Elks but was released as part of final roster cuts. He didn’t make any catches during the team’s two preseason games. The six-foot, 170-pound target recorded 61 receptions for 937 yards with […]

Calgary Stampeders rule out Jeshrun Antwi, Bryce Bell against Winnipeg

3Down Staff - 2025-07-01

The Calgary Stampeders have ruled out Canadian running back Jeshrun Antwi (ankle) and Canadian offensive lineman Bryce Bell (shoulder) for Thursday’s game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Antwi dressed for the team’s first three games in a backup role behind Dedrick Mills, rushing nine times for 30 yards. The 27-year-old product of the University of […]