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Darian Durant shares insight into CFL free agent process from players’ perspective
3Down Staff - 2026-01-28
Darian Durant knows what it’s like to be a player going through the CFL free agency process and shared his perspective as athletes with expiring contracts work through uncertainty about their futures. “You definitely have that anxiety. You don’t know where home is going to be, and most importantly, you’re looking at a potential pay raise,” Durant […]
B.C. Lions extend CFL M.O.P. Nathan Rourke through 2028
3Down Staff - 2026-01-27
The B.C. Lions have signed Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke to a contract extension through 2028. He was set to become a free agent after the 2026 season. The 27-year-old was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player in 2025 after throwing for 5,290 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions over 18 regular-season games. He also rushed […]
UFL’s Columbus Aviators add Toronto Argonauts draft pick Paris Shand to roster
3Down Staff - 2026-01-27
Canadian defensive lineman Paris Shand has been added to the roster of the Columbus Aviators of the United Football League, per the league’s transaction wire. Shand was selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the second round, 19th overall, during the 2025 CFL draft. However, he initially signed with the Buffalo Bills as an NFL undrafted […]
‘Say a prayer, my brother’: Stanley Bryant doesn’t know key to CFL longevity
John Hodge - 2026-01-27
If anyone had the secret recipe to achieving longevity in professional football, it would be veteran offensive lineman Stanley Bryant. The soon-to-be 40-year-old is returning for a sixteenth season in the CFL and eleventh with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after signing an extension with the team, though he claims he has no idea what has […]
Toronto Argonauts add UFL QB Luis Perez to negotiation list after Alouettes drop rights
3Down Staff - 2026-01-27
The Toronto Argonauts have added American quarterback Luis Perez to their negotiation list after his rights were dropped by the Montreal Alouettes on Monday. The 31-year-old has been nicknamed ‘The Spring King’ for his experience in the Alliance of American Football, Xtreme Football League, United States Football League, and United Football League. The six-foot-three, 222-pound […]
2026 CFL free agent rankings: offensive linemen
JC Abbott - 2026-01-27
Itâs time to rank the CFLâs top pending offensive linemen ahead of free agency. If you are looking for elite Canadian talent to shore up your front, this probably isn’t the class you were hoping for. However, there are some quality American tackles available in a league where those are hard to come by. The […]
Toronto Argonauts sign former Riders first-round CFL draft pick Dakoda Shepley after long NFL stint: sources
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-27
The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley following a six-year run in the National Football League, per sources. As per 3DownNation reporter John Hodge, the deal will make Shepley the highest-paid offensive lineman in the CFL. The Windsor, Ont. native been a free agent since he was released with an injury designation […]
Ottawa Redblacks release longtime returner DeVonte Dedmon
3Down Staff - 2026-01-27
The Ottawa Redblacks have released veteran returner DeVonte Dedmon, who was scheduled to become a free agent next month. The 30-year-old played eight regular-season games in 2025, returning 22 kickoffs for 513 yards, 20 punts for 232 yards, and two missed field goals for 32 yards. “DeVonte is a playmaker who accomplished great things during […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders extend Canadian defensive back Nelson Lokombo
3Down Staff - 2026-01-27
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed Canadian defensive back Nelson Lokombo, who was a pending free agent. According to 3DownNation reporter John Hodge, it’s a one-year deal for the 2026 season. The 26-year-old played 11 regular-season games in 2025, making 10 starts at safety at one start at boundary cornerback. He recorded 21 defensive tackles, two […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats extend QB Harrison Frost, sign one other
3Down Staff - 2026-01-27
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed American quarterback Harrison Frost to a contract extension. He was a pending free agent. The 27-year-old native of Kennesaw, Ga. has dressed for 17 regular-season games with the Tiger-Cats, completing eight-of-twelve pass attempts for 95 yards and one touchdown. The six-foot-one, 194-pound passer finished his collegiate career at the University […]