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Toronto Argonauts release two-time All-CFL linebacker Wynton McManis
3Down Staff - 2026-02-03
The Toronto Argonauts have released pending CFL free agent linebacker Wynton McManis. The 31-year-old missed five regular-season games in 2025 but still had a productive year with the team, recording 62 defensive tackles, four sacks, two interceptions, and one forced fumble. He was the highest-paid player at his position in the CFL, earning $229,500 last […]
A.J. Ouellette was ‘sweating’ over late extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders
John Hodge - 2026-02-03
Running back A.J. Ouellette is thrilled to be back with the Saskatchewan Roughriders after signing a one-year contract extension for 2026, though it’s clear the negotiation process was far from a cakewalk. “It’s a business, so the first (contract offer) is never going to work for anyone and, of course, we had to wait for […]
B.C. Lions sign former NFL receiver Marquez Callaway
3Down Staff - 2026-02-03
The B.C. Lions have signed former NFL receiver Marquez Callaway. The six-foot-two, 204-pound target spent four seasons with the New Orleans Saints after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He played 45 regular-season games, made 17 starts, and caught 83 passes for 1,069 yards and seven touchdowns. Callaway also returned […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats agree to terms with Canadian pass rusher Kene Onyeka: sources
JC Abbott - 2026-02-03
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have agreed to terms with Canadian defensive lineman Kene Onyeka, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, he’s expected to sign with the team. Onyeka played 15 games for the Ottawa Redblacks in 2025, recording one defensive tackle and 11 special teams tackles. The 29-year-old was originally a fourth-round pick, 29th overall, in the […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats agree to terms with Dundas native Tyson Middlemost: sources
Justin Dunk - 2026-02-03
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have agreed to terms with Canadian receiver and special teamer Tyson Middlemost, per sources. Barring anything unforeseen, heâs expected to sign with the team. The 25-year-old spent the 2025 CFL season with the Edmonton Elks. He dressed in 15 regular season games while recording five receptions for 34 yards along with eight […]
Official: Saskatchewan Roughriders sign returner James Letcher Jr.
3Down Staff - 2026-02-03
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have officially signed American return specialist James Letcher Jr. The pending free agent was released by the Montreal Alouettes on Tuesday. 3DownNation insider Justin Dunk reported on Sunday Letcher Jr. agreed to terms on a contract with the Riders. The five-foot-seven, 180-pound speedster played nine regular-season games in 2025 due to injuries […]
Edmonton Elks agree to terms with Brendan O’Leary-Orange
3Down Staff - 2026-02-03
The Edmonton Elks have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Canadian receiver Brendan O’Leary-Orange, sources have confirmed to 3DownNation. TSN was first to report the news. The 29-year-old set new career-highs with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2025, making 22 catches for 336 yards and four touchdowns over 16 regular-season games. The six-foot-four, 205-pound […]
Kobe Williams signs extension with Edmonton Elks
3Down Staff - 2026-02-03
Defensive back Kobe Williams has signed a one-year contract extension with the Edmonton Elks, per sources. TSN was first to report the news. Williams played all 18 regular-season games with the Elks in 2025, primarily at field-side halfback. He notched 54 defensive tackles, while adding six more on special teams. The five-foot-nine, 174-pound native of […]
Calgary Stampeders add QB Jacolby Criswell to negotiation list
3Down Staff - 2026-02-03
The Calgary Stampeders have added quarterback Jacolby Criswell to their exclusive negotiation list. The 24-year-old played for East Tennessee State as a graduate student in 2025, completing 61.6 percent of his pass attempts for 1,130 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions over eight games. He also rushed 56 times for 277 yards. The six-foot-one, 230-pound […]
Montreal Alouettes cut pending free agents Jamar McGloster, James Letcher Jr.
3Down Staff - 2026-02-03
The Montreal Alouettes have released offensive lineman Jamar McGloster and returner James Letcher Jr. McGloster started 14 regular-season games for the Alouettes at right tackle in 2025, though he was benched in favour of rookie Tiger Shanks before the playoffs. He spent the last three seasons with Montreal, dressing for 26 regular-season games and helping […]