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Canadian RB Jeshrun Antwi retires from CFL
3Down Staff - 2026-01-06
Canadian running back Jeshrun Antwi has announced his retirement from the CFL after five seasons in the league. The 28-year-old appeared in 10 games for the Calgary Stampeders in what would prove to be his final season, rushing 16 times for 56 yards. âPart of the journey is the end. The last five years have […]
Ottawa Redblacks, QB Dru Brown agree to restructured contract for 2026 CFL season
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-06
The Ottawa Redblacks and quarterback Dru Brown have agreed to a restructured contract for the 2026 season, sources have confirmed to 3DownNation. Brown was scheduled to receive a $150,000 offseason roster bonus on January 15 under the previous terms of his agreement, which would have paid him $412,500 in 2026 with a $501,500 maximum value […]
Western University Mustangs hire Michael Faulds as head coach away from Laurier
John Hodge - 2026-01-05
Western University has hired Michael Faulds as the eighth head football coach in school history. The two-time reigning U Sports Coach of the Year spent the past 13 years in the same role at Wilfrid Laurier University. Faulds led the Golden Hawks to a perfect 8-0 record in 2025, making them the only unbeaten team in […]
Calgary Stampeders hire Jarious Jackson as quarterbacks coach, finalize staff
3Down Staff - 2026-01-05
The Calgary Stampeders unveiled their 2026 football operations and coaching staff on Monday, including the hiring of Jarious Jackson as quarterbacks coach. Jackson was with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as quarterbacks coach in 2025, a role he has also held with the Edmonton Elks (2014-15, 2022-24), Saskatchewan Roughriders (2016-17), B.C. Lions (2013, 2018-19), and Toronto […]
Stavros Katsantonis becomes first CFL safety to hit $200,000 with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-05
Canadian Stavros Katsantonis has become the first CFL safety to hit $200,000 in three-down league history. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats paid Katsantonis a $50,000 signing bonus to ink his three-year contract extension. He has a $108,580 base salary, $20,000 in marketing money, $15,420 in housing, and a $6,000 travel allowance to equal $200,000 in hard money. […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release pending free agent OL Chris Kolankowski
3Down Staff - 2026-01-05
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released Canadian offensive lineman Chris Kolankowski. The 33-year-old was slated to hit free agency on February 10, but will now be able to test the market early as the Bombers elect to go in a different direction. Kolankowski started all 18 games at centre in 2025, marking his third consecutive […]
Micah Johnson retires from playing in CFL, accepts job as Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive line coach
Justin Dunk - 2026-01-05
Veteran defensive lineman Micah Johnson has retired from playing in the Canadian Football League after 12 seasons. However, he won’t be leaving the CFL as the 37-year-old has accepted a job as the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ defensive line coach. His family moved full-time to Regina in 2023, and it’s where they’ll stay as Johnson joins Corey […]
Taking another swing: B.C. Lions extend American OL Chris Schleuger
3Down Staff - 2026-01-05
The B.C. Lions have signed American offensive lineman Chris Schleuger to a two-year contract extension that will keep him in Vancouver through 2027. He was previously eligible to become a free agent on February 10. The six-foot-four, 305-pound blocker started 14 regular-season games and two playoff contests at right tackle last season, helping the Lions’ […]
Montreal Alouettes extend REC Alexander Hollins, release DB Dionte Ruffin
3Down Staff - 2026-01-05
The Montreal Alouettes have signed former all-star receiver Alexander Hollins to a one-year contract extension and released veteran defensive back Dionte Ruffin. Hollins was signed by the Alouettes in July after being released in training camp by the Edmonton Elks. In five games for Montreal, the 29-year-old recorded eight receptions for 163 yards — 132 […]
Arizona Cardinals sign former Edmonton Elks DL Elliott Brown to NFL futures contract
3Down Staff - 2026-01-05
The Arizona Cardinals have signed former CFL defensive lineman Elliott Brown to an NFL futures contract, retaining his rights for next season after he finished 2025 on the practice roster. The 27-year-old signed with the Cardinals in January after working out for at least two NFL teams. He was waived following training camp and subsequently […]