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All nine CFL teams ranked by how many injuries they suffered in 2025

John Hodge - 2025-10-30

Injuries play a key role in all sports but particularly professional football given the violent nature of the game. They can be the difference between pushing for the Grey Cup or missing the playoffs altogether. 3DownNation has taken the liberty of ranking all nine CFL teams based on how many injuries they sustained in 2025. […]

Dual selections Nathan Rourke, Trey Vaval highlight CFL Awards finalists

3Down Staff - 2025-10-30

The Canadian Football League has unveiled the finalists for each of its major awards, including a couple of players who will have two opportunities to take home hardware. B.C. Lions’ quarterback Nathan Rourke will be the West Division nominee for both Most Outstanding Player and Most Outstanding Canadian, looking to become the fifth player in […]

Winnipeg high school football player succumbs to on-field injury, passes away at 17

3Down Staff - 2025-10-30

The Canadian football community is in mourning after one Winnipeg high school program experienced every parent and coach’s worst nightmare. Darius ‘Dee’ Hartshorne, a lineman for the Sisler High School Spartans, passed away on Wednesday night due to complications from a serious neck injury suffered during a game two weeks ago, according to multiple media […]

Laval quarterback Arnaud Desjardins headlines 2025 RSEQ All-Stars

3Down Staff - 2025-10-30

The RSEQ (Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec) has unveiled its all-star team for the 2025 season, headlined by Laval quarterback Arnaud Desjardins. The fifth-year pivot, who was one of 13 members of the Rouge et Or to make the squad, was crowned the conference’s top passer for the third time in his career. He […]

Ranking all nine potential 112th Grey Cup matchups

Ryan Ballantine - 2025-10-29

As the CFL postseason gets set to kick-off this weekend, fans across the country are hoping their favourite club will make it to the dance and eventually hoist the Grey Cup at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. Based on objective criteria — and a little subjective criteria as well — here’s how I would rank […]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes lead league with 11 Divisional All-CFL selections

3Down Staff - 2025-10-29

The East and West Division All-CFL teams have been announced as voted upon by members of the Football Reporters of Canada, the division’s head coaches, and fans. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes led the way with 11 selections each, while the Saskatchewan Roughriders had the most in the West Division with 10. The rest […]

Dave Dickenson understands CFL pundits picking B.C. to win West Semi-Final, doesn’t want Stampeders counted out

John Hodge - 2025-10-29

Calgary Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson understands why most pundits across the country are picking the B.C. Lions to win the West Semi-Final on Saturday, though he doesn’t think his team should be counted out. “We get it. B.C.’s playing as good anybody — I think they’ve won six in a row or something like […]

Edmonton Elks extend Canadian DB Tyrell Ford through 2027

3Down Staff - 2025-10-29

The Edmonton Elks have signed Canadian defensive back Tyrell Ford to a contract extension through 2027. He was previously under contract through 2026. The 27-year-old recorded 56 defensive tackles, two interceptions, one special teams tackle, and one touchdown over 18 regular-season starts at cornerback in 2025. He was the highest-paid defensive back in the CFL, […]

The Ottawa Redblacks’ potential 2026 free agents list

JC Abbott - 2025-10-29

The Ottawa Redblacks failed to reach the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons, which means there are likely major changes on the horizon in the nation’s capital. Head coach Bob Dyce was fired after the team finished with a league-worst record of 4-14, earning them the first overall pick in the […]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign three, including veteran kicker Michael Domagala

3Down Staff - 2025-10-29

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed American receiver Moochie Dixon, Canadian defensive lineman Kail Dava, and Canadian kicker Michael Domagala to the practice roster. Dixon played three collegiate seasons at Southern Methodist University where he caught 74 passes for 1,205 yards and eight touchdowns over 40 games. The six-foot, 187-pound native of Carthage, Texas previously played […]