CFL News

Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks promote Todd Galloway to football head coach

Justin Dunk - 2026-01-15

Wilfrid Laurier University has named Todd Galloway the seventh head coach in program history. “It’s truly an honour to be named Laurier’s head football coach and manager of football operations,” Galloway said in a statement. “This program and this university helped shape my foundation, and the opportunity to lead and give back to my alma […]

Superstar signing: Ottawa Redblacks extend Geno Lewis through 2027

3Down Staff - 2026-01-15

The Ottawa Redblacks have signed American receiver Eugene Lewis to a contract extension through the 2027 season. Lewis was already under contract for 2026, but will now remain with the team for an additional year. The 32-year-old played all 18 games last season for Ottawa, registering 75 receptions for 1,012 yards and six touchdowns. He […]

CFL leaning towards playing regular season games through 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Justin Dunk - 2026-01-15

The Canadian Football League has discussed its regular season schedule for 2028 when the Summer Olympics take place in Los Angeles. “If I was going to say where we are leaning, particularly for the 2028 schedule, it’s that we’ll play through the Olympics. We will talk that through again, but if there was a leaning […]

B.C. Lions release defensive lineman DeWayne Hendrix

JC Abbott - 2026-01-15

The B.C. Lions have released American defensive tackle DeWayne Hendrix ahead of an offseason roster bonus. Per sources, Hendrix was due to receive $40,000 on February 1. He became expendable after the team acquired Casey Sayles earlier this week, and the Lions were no longer willing to make that financial commitment. The 29-year-old appeared in […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers cut Peyton Logan ahead of offseason bonus

John Hodge - 2026-01-15

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released running back and returner Peyton Logan. He was due a $10,000 offseason roster bonus on January 15, sources have told 3DownNation. The 27-year-old signed a two-year contract with Winnipeg in February worth around $110,000 per season. He suffered an injury early in training camp and dressed for only three […]

CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston happy with revenue, expects 2026 salary cap announcement soon

John Hodge - 2026-01-15

CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston expects to make an announcement soon regarding a potential salary cap increase for 2026. “I’m feeling very good about where we’re heading this year (revenue-wise) based on our 2025 numbers,” said Johnston from the CFL’s offseason winter meetings in Calgary. “We still have conversations we need to have with the (CFL) […]

Philadelphia Eagles sign former Hamilton Tiger-Cats DL Jose Ramirez to NFL futures contract

3Down Staff - 2026-01-15

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive lineman Jose Ramirez to a reserve/futures contract, according to his agency JL Sports. The 26-year-old was released by the Ticats on Wednesday in order to pursue NFL opportunities. He played in three regular-season games after signing with Hamilton in September 2025, recording four defensive tackles and […]

NFL Canada awards $75,000 to Canadian youth football organizations through second annual Forward Pass program

3Down Staff - 2026-01-15

NFL Canada has unveiled this seasonâs three NFL Forward Pass recipients. Falcons Football Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba, North Toronto Sentinels (formerly known as Vaughan Rebels Football Association) in Vaughan, Ontario and Sun Youth Hornets Football in Montreal, Quebec, will each receive a $25,000 donation from NFL Canada. Returning for a second year, the NFL Forward […]

Canadian NFL Draft prospects Akheem Mesidor, Logan Taylor invited to prestigious Senior Bowl all-star game

3Down Staff - 2026-01-15

The Senior Bowl college all-star game has unveiled its 2026 rosters, and a pair of Canadians will be in attendance. Defensive end Akheem Mesidor and offensive lineman Logan Taylor have accepted invitations and will get a chance to perform at the first marquee event on the NFL scouting calendar. Mesidor is in the midst of […]

Former CFL QB Dane Evans inducted into North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame

3Down Staff - 2026-01-15

Former CFL quarterback Dane Evans has been inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Evans is of Wichita descent. His great-grandmother, Doris McLemore, was the last fluent speaker of the Wichita language. Evans joined the CFL as a member of the […]