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Montreal Alouettes add pair of American defenders
3Down Staff - 2026-01-22
The Montreal Alouettes have signed a pair of Americans to entry-level contracts, adding defensive back Trey Jones III and defensive lineman Bryce Ganious. Ganious finished his collegiate career at Wake Forest University, where he produced 54 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks in 22 games over two seasons. The six-foot-one, 300-pound defensive tackle […]
New York Giants fire Canadian vice-president of football operations Kevin Abrams
3Down Staff - 2026-01-22
The New York Giants have parted ways with longtime football operations executive Kevin Abrams, according to multiple reports. Abrams most recently served as the team’s senior vice-president of football operations and strategy, making him one of the highest-ranking Canadians in the NFL. He had been with the franchise for 27 years, lasting through four different […]
Darian Durant views Malik Carney as top priority for Riders to re-sign
3Down Staff - 2026-01-21
When former Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant looks at the team’s current pending free agent list, he views defensive lineman Malik Carney as the next priority to be re-signed. “With the ages of Mike Rose, Shane Ray and the guys up front, the retirement of Micah Johnson, you need some veteran leadership on that D-line. Malik […]
Pending CFL free-agent QB Chris Streveler provides update on recovery from ACL tear
3Down Staff - 2026-01-21
Veteran CFL quarterback Chris Streveler took to social media to provide an update on his recovery after undergoing surgery on his left ACL. The 31-year-old passer is approximately six weeks removed from his operation. The video update starts with footage of the incision healing, then shows him doing some simple seated leg raises and squats […]
Calgary Stampeders re-sign West Division all-star Clarence Hicks
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-21
The Calgary Stampeders have signed defensive end Clarence Hicks to a three-year contract extension through the 2028 CFL season. He was scheduled to became a CFL free agent in February and worked out for the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, December 29. The 27-year-old pass rusher suited up for 18 regular-season games with the Stamps […]
B.C. Lions undecided about Micah Awe’s future with team after Darnell Sankey acquisition
JC Abbott - 2026-01-21
The Lions have a new general at the heart of their defence, but it remains unclear what that means for the CFL’s reigning leader in tackles. B.C. signed veteran linebacker Darnell Sankey on December 19, scooping up the three-time all-star after he was released by the Montreal Alouettes amidst a ratio change. The club has […]
Miami DL Akeem Mesidor remains atop 2026 CFL Draft scouting bureau rankings
3Down Staff - 2026-01-21
Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor has remained the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 CFL Draft, according to the league’s scouting bureau. The 24-year-old was a dominant force for the Hurricanes in 2025, recording 63 total tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles over 15 games. The six-foot-three, 280-pound defender made […]
Toronto Argonauts add Clarion QB Anthony Guercio to negotiation list
3Down Staff - 2026-01-21
The Toronto Argonauts have added American quarterback Anthony Guercio to their negotiation list. The five-foot-eleven, 200-pound passer played 28 games over three collegiate seasons at Clarion University, an NCAA Division II program located in Clarion, Pa. He completed 60.8 of his passes for 4,743 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions, and rushed 358 times for […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders, partners raise $60,000 for students with Indigenous logo
3Down Staff - 2026-01-21
The Saskatchewan Roughriders, the team’s foundation, and First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) have announced $60,000 in funding to support incoming Indigenous students, which the team indicated was possible thanks to the sale of merchandise featuring their Indigenous logo. “The success of our Indigenous logo has created an opportunity to give back in a meaningful […]
Kian Schaffer-Baker kept faith through CFL contract negotiation process with Saskatchewan Roughriders
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-20
Being a pending free agent in the CFL can put players through various emotions as the contract process plays out. Uncertainty can creep into a players’ mind until pen is put to paper. Kian Schaffer-Baker did not want his thoughts to drift off into what might happen if he did not re-sign with the Saskatchewan […]