CFL News

CFL announces plans for new app, revitalized websites, season-long fantasy

JC Abbott - 2025-11-14

The Canadian Football League is finally ready to join the 21st century. During his annual State of the League address on Friday, commissioner Stewart Johnston announced plans to overhaul the CFL’s digital footprint with new websites and the launch of a smartphone application. “I’m thrilled to share today that the board of governors has made […]

The good, the bad, and the dumb of CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston’s State of the League address

Joel Gasson - 2025-11-14

For the first time, new commissioner Stewart Johnston stepped up to the podium to provide the CFL’s annual State of the League address. The event is always one of the highlights of Grey Cup week as it provides a window into what’s going on at the league level in any given year. With it being […]

Andre Proulx named head referee for 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg between Riders and Alouettes

3Down Staff - 2025-11-14

CFLPA believes it will be consulted on any future CFL rule changes

John Hodge - 2025-11-14

The Canadian Football League Players’ Association (CFLPA) is confident that the league will not enact any future rule changes without their prior consultation. “We were informed about these changes but not consulted,” said CFLPA president Solomon Elimimian in Winnipeg. “That won’t happen again. We’ve had positive conversations with (commissioner) Stewart (Johnston) and the league about […]

East Division champion Montreal Alouettes shut out from CFLPA all-star list

3Down Staff - 2025-11-14

The Canadian Football League Players’ Association (CFLPA) has unveiled its all-star selections for 2025 and the list doesn’t include any members of the Montreal Alouettes. The selections were made by player vote. Players were asked to vote for the position group they match up directly against — for instance, offensive linemen vote for all-stars along […]

‘It’s a different sport’: CFL M.O.P. Nathan Rourke uncertain he’s best fit to quarterback Canada’s Olympic flag football team

JC Abbott - 2025-11-14

B.C. Lions’ quarterback Nathan Rourke accomplished something only four other Canadians have on Thursday night, but he’s not convinced he’s ready to represent the country on the Olympic stage quite yet. “I certainly think that the Olympics is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so it wouldn’t be something that I would be opposed to,” Rourke said. “But […]

Tyson Philpot wants to stay with Montreal Alouettes but contract extension ‘has to make sense’

John Hodge - 2025-11-14

Tyson Philpot is a pending free agent and though the budding star loves playing for the Montreal Alouettes, the team will have to make a financially competitive offer if they hope to retain his services for 2026 and beyond. “Something I learned from the veterans coming in as a rookie was, ‘Make sure you get […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders did not offer QB Shea Patterson contract extension

Justin Dunk - 2025-11-14

Shea Patterson was not offered a contract extension by the Saskatchewan Roughriders following the 2024 CFL season and the 28-year-old remains unsure why. “I had a heck of a time there, I enjoyed Regina, I think it’s a great city — great football town,Â great atmosphere, great organization to play for. But as the season went […]

Nathan Rourke becomes first Canadian QB to win CFL M.O.P. since Russ Jackson in 1969

3Down Staff - 2025-11-14

B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke has officially been named the CFL’s George Reed Most Outstanding Player. The 27-year-old native of Victoria, B.C. threw for 5,290 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions over 16 regular-season starts in 2025, his first full year in the CFL since 2022. The dual-threat passer also rushed 61 times for 564 […]

Mathieu Betts becomes first Canadian to win CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player twice

3Down Staff - 2025-11-14

Mathieu Betts has become the first Canadian to be named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player two times in his career. The Laval UniversitÃ© graduate received 40 of 53 first-place votes from national voters of the Football Reporters of Canada (FRC). He’s the third B.C. Lions player to win the award twice, joining Cameron Wake […]