CFL News

‘I feel awful for him’: Ottawa Redblacks rule out Canadian DB Alonzo Addae for season

3Down Staff - 2025-06-11

The Ottawa Redblacks have ruled out Canadian defensive back Alonzo Addae for the rest of the 2025 season due to an elbow injury. “I feel for Alonzo because the way he was playing, the way he was communicating in the secondary — I know how much work he put in this offseason,” head coach Bob […]

B.C. Lions make two roster changes ahead of matchup with Winnipeg Blue Bombers

3Down Staff - 2025-06-11

The B.C. Lions have kept their roster relatively consistent for Thursday night’s game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. All 24 starters are being carried over from last week when the Lions knocked off the visiting Edmonton Elks by a score of 31-14. Nathan Rourke threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns in the win, two […]

Former all-star CFL pass-rusher Swift Burch III dead at 55

3Down Staff - 2025-06-11

Former CFL defensive lineman Swift Burch had died at the age of 55. The native of Washington, D.C. played eight seasons as a member of the Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Rough Riders, and Montreal Alouettes. He recorded 318 defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles, 60 sacks, seven fumble recoveries, and one interception over 133 career regular-season […]

Two-time U Sports All-Canadian Kolade Amusan announces retirement

3Down Staff - 2025-06-11

National defensive lineman Kolade Amusan has announced his retirement from football. The six-foot-one, 247-pound defender signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders after going unselected in the 2025 CFL Draft but was released partway through training camp. Born in Woodbury, Minn., Amusan qualified for National status in the CFL after spending three seasons at the University of […]

Following ‘shock’ release from Argos, Ka’Deem Carey believes Riders have best RB room in CFL

Justin Dunk - 2025-06-10

After being released by the Toronto Argonauts, Ka’Deem Carey knew there was one team he wanted to join: the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Carey was among the Argos final training camp cuts on Sunday, June 1, as first reported by 3DownNation. The 32-year-old went back home and waited for his next opportunity to play professional football. “It […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers rule out OL Eric Lofton for season-opener against B.C. Lions

3Down Staff - 2025-06-10

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without starting offensive lineman Eric Lofton when the team hosts the B.C. Lions on Thursday, according to the team’s official injury report. The 32-year-old native of Lumberton, N.J. started all 18 regular-season games at right tackle for the Blue Bombers in 2024, helping the team finish fifth league-wide in […]

Rolan Milligan Jr., A.J. Ouellette limited in practice with Saskatchewan Roughriders

3Down Staff - 2025-06-10

Defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. was limited in practice with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Tuesday, as was running back A.J. Ouellette. Both players are listed as having head injuries, as per the team’s official report. Milligan was injured early in the second quarter after making a tackle on Ottawa Redblacks receiver Bralon Addison and didn’t […]

Davis Alexander felt ‘very scared’ he’d suffered knee injury in Montreal Alouettes win

3Down Staff - 2025-06-10

Montreal Alouettes franchise quarterback Davis Alexander overcame a scare during his 2025 regular-season debut as he momentarily feared he’d suffered a knee injury. “(I felt) very scared, I didn’t think it was good. I’m good now, though,” Davis told the media on Monday. “I think (the defender) got maybe thrown into me a little bit. […]

3DownNation CFL awards: the best and worst of Week 1

3Down Staff - 2025-06-10

Week 1 of the 2025 CFL regular season is in the books as the home teams swept the four-game slate. Before we look forward to Week 2, let’s take a moment to recognize some standout performers, plays, and games from the week that was. These awards are selected by 3DownNation’s contributors and will be presented weekly […]

B.C. Lions’ QB Nathan Rourke named CFL’s top performer for Week 1 by PFF

3Down Staff - 2025-06-10

B.C. Lions’ quarterback Nathan Rourke has been named the CFL’s top performer for Week 1 by Pro Football Focus (PFF) with a grade of 90.8. The native of Victoria, B.C. completed 75 percent of his pass attempts for 324 yards and three touchdowns, including a 37-yard deep shot to Stanley Berryhill III. He also rushed […]