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Calgary Stampeders mourn longtime player, Grey Cup champion Jim Furlong
3Down Staff - 2026-01-09
Longtime CFL player Jim Furlong has died at the age of 85. The native of Winnipeg, Man., who was raised in Lethbridge, Alta., played for the Calgary Stampeders from 1962 to 1974. He played 174 regular-season games over the course of his career at linebacker, receiver, defensive line, and punter. “Jim was a stalwart of […]
Toronto Argonauts release Miyan Williams after rookie season, sign one
3Down Staff - 2026-01-09
The Toronto Argonauts have released American running back Miyan Williams. The 24-year-old signed with the team early last year and dressed for four regular-season games, making two starts. He rushed 21 times for 102 yards and caught 16 passes for 90 yards before suffering a season-ending injury. The five-foot-nine, 225-pound native on Cincinnati, Ohio was […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats returner Isaiah Wooden to sign NFL futures contract with Cleveland Browns
John Hodge - 2026-01-09
The Cleveland Browns are signing Hamilton Tiger-Cats return specialist Isaiah Wooden Sr. to a futures contract, per his agent Ferrell Elliott. The 25-year-old played 14 regular-season games with the Tiger-Cats in 2025, leading the CFL in punt return average (15.0) and finishing second in kickoff return average (26.3). He recorded 1,782 total return yards and […]
Saskatchewan DL Charlie Parks headlines 16 CFL Draft hopefuls attending College Gridiron Showcase
JC Abbott - 2026-01-09
A contingent of 16 Canadian draft prospects will descend on Fort Worth, Tex., this weekend to participate in the 2026 College Gridiron Showcase, led by University of Saskatchewan defensive lineman Charlie Parks. The six-foot-four, 240-pound defensive end was a critical part of the Huskies’ Vanier Cup run in 2025, amassing 30 total tackles, eight tackles […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign defensive back Kaleb Ford-Dement
3Down Staff - 2026-01-09
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed American defensive back Kaleb Ford-Dement. The five-foot-eleven, 178-pound defender was a collegiate standout at Kilgore College, Old Dominion, Washington State, and Texas State. Over 37 career NCAA Division I games, he recorded 68 total tackles, four tackles for loss, 21 pass knockdowns, five interceptions, and one sack. He was named […]
Calgary Stampeders sign defensive back Corey Coley Jr.
3Down Staff - 2026-01-09
The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive back Corey Coley Jr. The six-foot-one, 185-pound native of Jacksonville, Fla. finished his collegiate career at North Carolina State in 2024, recording eight total tackles and two pass knockdowns. The 22-year-old started his collegiate career at the University of Maryland where he made 27 total tackles and three […]
Canadian DE Akheem Mesidor suffers injury scare in Miami Hurricanes’ College Football Playoff semifinal win
JC Abbott - 2026-01-09
The University of Miami Hurricanes have booked their ticket to the College Football Playoff national championship, despite an injury scare to star Canadian defensive end Akheem Mesidor. The Ottawa, Ont., native was forced to exit the game midway through the fourth quarter after Ole Miss offensive lineman Brycen Sanders fell awkwardly on his outstretched right […]
B.C. Lions reveal more plans for renovated practice facility, address CFLPA report card
JC Abbott - 2026-01-08
The B.C. Lions are working to address issues highlighted by the Canadian Football League Players’ Association 2025 report card with a new wave of renovations to the team’s Surrey practice facility. âWe appreciate the open and honest feedback from our players. Since the introduction of the CFLPA report cards last year, our organization has put […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats release All-East Division defender Casey Sayles
3Down Staff - 2026-01-08
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have released veteran defensive lineman Casey Sayles. He was under contract for the 2026 season. The 30-year-old was named All-East Division in 2025 after recording 35 defensive tackles, four sacks, and one forced fumble over 17 regular-season games. He was a full-time starter at defensive tackle. The native of Omaha, Neb. first […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats release Isaiah Wooden, Nik Constantinou to pursue NFL opportunities
3Down Staff - 2026-01-08
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have released American kick returner Isaiah Wooden and Global punter Nik Constantinou to pursue NFL opportunities. “We want to thank Nik and Isaiah for their professionalism and the contributions they made to our organization,” said president of football operations Orlondo Steinauer. “Nik provided consistency and reliability in our kicking game, while Isaiah brought […]