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When Ottawa Redblacks’ QB Dru Brown’s protected in the pocket, he’s one of the best in the CFL: Ryan Dinwiddie
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-13
Ottawa Redblacks’ general manager and head coach Ryan Dinwiddie has become bullish on quarterback Dru Brown. “Quarterbacks make you win and they can change games. Dru’s a good player, very comfortable with Dru, I think he’s a capable guy. We got to keep him protected, when he’s in the pocket and he’s protected, I think he’s one […]
Former second-round CFL draft pick Josiah Schakel retires at age 26
3Down Staff - 2026-01-13
Canadian defender Josiah Schakel has retired from the CFL at the age of 26. The six-foot, 220-pound defender made one defensive tackle and eight special teams tackles over 15 regular-season games with the Edmonton Elks in 2025, his third season with the team. He first joined the club as a free-agent in 2023. The native […]
Calgary Stampeders working to re-sign breakout pass rusher Clarence Hicks
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-13
Calgary Stampeders’ general manager and head coach Dave Dickenson has been working to re-sign breakout defensive end Clarence Hicks. “Definitely in contact with Clarence and his agent, I have a good relationship with Hicks. I think our D-line coach, John Bowman, made him better. I think he fit our system, had success. We’d like to have him back, […]
‘We’ve done our research’: CFL GMs, head coaches prepared to push back on league’s rule change narrative
JC Abbott - 2026-01-13
When the CFL announced significant rule changes in September, the league’s head coaches and general managers were not consulted. Now, they are getting their say at the offseason winter meetings in Calgary, and it appears some have brought receipts. “We’ve done our research. I can tell you we’ve done our research in detail,” Montreal Alouettes’ […]
Riders believe it’s difficult but possible to fit Kian Schaffer-Baker, Samuel Emilus within 2026 CFL salary cap
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-13
After the Saskatchewan Roughriders made Samuel Emilus the highest-paid Canadian receiver in the CFL, many wondered if there would be enough room within the 2026 salary cap to re-sign fan favourite Kian Schaffer-Baker. “That’s still to be determined, I’d say that becomes difficult, but we’ll continue to work through those guys. I don’t know if Sam’s contract […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders, Malik Carney ‘at a stalemate’ in CFL contract negotiations
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-13
It seems as though Saskatchewan Roughriders’ defensive lineman Malik Carney would like to cash-in after recording a single-season career-high eight sacks in 2025. The 30-year-old remains a pending free agent as the CFL’s communication window draws closer. His contract is set to officially expire on Tuesday, February 10, which would make him a free agent. […]
Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma selected by Birmingham Stallions in 2026 UFL Quarterback Draft
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-12
Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma was selected by the Birmingham Stallions in the 2026 United Football League QB Draft on Monday. According to the UFL, the Quarterback Draft is the first phase in its player selection process for the upcoming season. Head coaches evaluated all available quarterbacks in collaboration with the UFL centralized scouting department. The […]
Ed Hervey: ‘All options are open’ with Edmonton Elks’ QB Tre Ford
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-12
Anything is possible when it comes to Edmonton Elks’ quarterback Tre Ford and his future in the Canadian Football League, including playing for the Green and Gold in 2026. “We’re going to work through that and do whatever is best for the situation. We want to do right by Tre having a chance to discuss […]
Brett Lauther’s future with Saskatchewan Roughriders unclear as offseason roster bonus looms
John Hodge - 2026-01-12
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have an important decision to make regarding the future of veteran kicker Brett Lauther as he’s due a $25,000 offseason roster bonus due on February 1, sources have told 3DownNation. “Brett didn’t have the year that we had hoped and he had hoped, but what we needed to do is try to […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders’ backup QB decision likely comes down to what Jake Maier wants to do
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-12
Veteran quarterback Jake Maier has a pivotal decision to make: stay with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a backup or leave to chase more possible playing time with another team. The 28-year-old passer is a pending free agent after spending the 2025 season behind Trevor Harris in Regina. He was acquired by the Riders through a […]