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NFL Canada looking to award $25,000 to three Canadian football programs
3Down Staff - 2025-10-23
NFL Canadaâs Forward Pass program is back for a second year, providing three community football programs a $25,000 boost to help more kids play tackle or flag football. Coaches, players and community members are invited to nominate their program, sharing how a $25,000 grant from the NFL can remove barriers encouraging more participation. Last season, […]
Cody Fajardo likens B.C. Lions to 2023 Montreal Alouettes, calls them ‘Grey Cup-winning team’
John Hodge - 2025-10-22
It appears Cody Fajardo has made an official prediction for who will win the Grey Cup next month: the B.C. Lions. “B.C. is on a heater right now and reminds me a lot like our 2023 team when I was with Montreal — just got hot at the right time. We went into their den […]
Corey Mace has playtime plan for Saskatchewan Roughriders but mum on details
John Hodge - 2025-10-22
Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace knows how much he’ll play his starters in his team’s regular-season finale against the B.C. Lions on Saturday, though he declined to share those details publicly. “We’ve got a plan in place and similar to last week, we identified what we want to do and we stuck to it. […]
CFL, CFLPA settlement provides $50,000 salary cap exemption in 2025
Justin Dunk - 2025-10-22
There has been additional money made available for 2025 following a settlement between the CFL and CFLPA. According to a memo obtained by 3DownNation, the three-down league and its players’ association have agreed each club will have an extra $50,000 to spend in 2025 that’s excluded from salary cap calculations. In other words, each team […]
Jameer Thurman calls for ‘CFL fans and media’ to give Riders teammate A.J. Allen ‘the respect he deserves’
3Down Staff - 2025-10-22
Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jameer Thurman has taken to social media to advocate on behalf of his teammate A.J. Allen. “CFL fans and media always talk about promoting homegrown Canadian talent, but it seems only for a select few. A.J. Allen has been one of the best linebackers in the CFL this year and has the […]
Unveiled: 2025 CFL team award-winners announced
3Down Staff - 2025-10-22
All nine CFL teams have unveiled their winners for year-end awards. Voting was conducted by four local members of the Football Reporters of Canada (FRC) as well as the local team’s head coach. The winners below will now become the slate of candidates for the same awards at the division level, the winners of which […]
The Toronto Argonauts’ potential 2026 free agents list
JC Abbott - 2025-10-22
The Toronto Argonauts are the first CFL team to pack their bags for the offseason, as they will be on a bye for the final week of the 2025 regular season and have already been eliminated from playoff contention. A 5-13 record represented a significant step back for the defending Grey Cup champions, as they’ll […]
Green Cast: Tailgating the Riders’ most outstanding player awards
3Down Staff - 2025-10-22
This week on the 3Down Green Cast for Pile O’Bones Brewing and Lucky Bastard Distillers, Joel Gasson and John Fraser discuss the Riders most outstanding player award nominees and another step being taken toward legal tailgating at Rider games. Powered by RedCircle
Toronto Argonauts add Kennesaw State QB Amari Odom to negotiation list
3Down Staff - 2025-10-22
The Toronto Argonauts have added American quarterback Amari Odom to their negotiation list. The six-foot-four, 205-pound passer is currently a redshirt sophomore at Kennesaw State University, which is located slightly northwest of Atlanta, Ga. He has completed 71 percent of his passes for 959 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception with the Owls so far […]
Calgary Stampeders unveil logo for 2026 Grey Cup
3Down Staff - 2025-10-22
The Calgary Stampeders have unveiled the logo for next year’s Grey Cup. The emblem features the same template that’s been in use since 2023 with the league’s trophy adorned with the CFL logo and the words “Grey Cup” written across it. Surrounding the base of the trophy is a red and white mountain range, which […]