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Hamilton Tiger-Cats ‘definitely’ want to re-sign backup QB Taylor Powell
3Down Staff - 2025-12-22
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats may have locked in Bo Levi Mitchell as their starting quarterback for two more seasons, but that doesn’t mean he is the only player at the position that the team is looking to retain. Speaking to CHCH‘s Bubba O’Neil on the Sportsline Podcast, president of football operations Orlondo Steinauer confirmed that he […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers hire Tommy Condell as offensive coordinator, Jake Thomas as defensive line coach
3Down Staff - 2025-12-22
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have hired Tommy Condell as the team’s offensive coordinator and Jake Thomas as the team’s defensive line coach. Condell hiring was reported late last week. The longtime CFL assistant served as the offensive coordinator with the Ottawa Redblacks for the past two seasons. In 2025, his unit finished sixth in net […]
Edmonton Elks sign seven, including QB Zach Zebrowski
3Down Staff - 2025-12-22
The Edmonton Elks have signed seven players, including American quarterback Zach Zebrowski, American receivers Justin McGriff, JJ Jones, and Justin Lockhart, Canadian receivers Kolby Hurford and Jackson Tachinski, and Canadian offensive lineman Domenico Piazza. Zebrowski joined the Elks in September and spent the rest of the season on the practice roster. The six-foot-two, 208-pound passer was a two-time winner of the Harlon Hill Trophy, the NCAA […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign emerging DL Caleb Sanders
3Down Staff - 2025-12-22
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive lineman Caleb Sanders to a one-year extension, tying him to the team through 2026. He was a pending free agent. The six-foot-one, 287-pound defender has dressed for 30 regular-season games over three seasons with the Roughriders and made 26 defensive tackles, five sacks, and one forced fumble. The […]
Toronto Argonauts extend Jack Cassar, Benjie Franklin
John Hodge - 2025-12-22
The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian linebacker Jack Cassar and American defensive back Benjie Franklin to contract extensions. Both players were slated to become free agents in February. Cassar played 12 regular-season games in 2025, recording two defensive tackles, seven special teams tackles, and one forced fumble. The six-foot-three, 240-pound native of Mississauga, Ont. was […]
Cherry on top: B.C. Lions extend Canadian DL Nathan Cherry
3Down Staff - 2025-12-22
The B.C. Lions have re-signed Canadian defensive lineman Nathan Cherry through 2027. He was scheduled to become a free agent in February. The six-foot-one, 271-pound defender played 18 regular-season games in 2025 and made four defensive tackles. He added three defensive tackles during the team’s postseason games in the West Semi-Final and West Final. “Re-signing […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders bring back first-round CFL Global draft pick Sylvain Yondjouen
3Down Staff - 2025-12-22
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Global defensive lineman Sylvain Yondjouen. The six-foot-four, 260-pound defender signed with the Roughriders in August and spent the rest of the season on the team’s practice roster, not dressing for any regular-season games. He became a free agent immediately after the Grey Cup. The 27-year-old native of Ruisbroek, Belgium played […]
EXCLUSIVE: Cody Fajardo contract details for 2026 CFL season with Edmonton Elks
Justin Dunk - 2025-12-21
Cody Fajardo stated his contract would rank in the lower end among starting CFL quarterbacks, and the numbers back him up. The six-foot-one, 215-pound QB receives a $190,000 signing bonus to ink his one-year extension with the Elks. He has a $135,080 base salary, $35,000 in marketing money, a $20,000 travel allowance, and $15,420 in […]
Return to coaching ‘not on the radar right now’ for Ticats’ Orlondo Steinauer, but ‘never say never’
3Down Staff - 2025-12-21
Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ president of football operations Orlondo Steinauer is still referred to as “Coach” by many around the CFL, but he currently has no plans to return to the sideline. The 52-year-old was rumoured to be a candidate for head coaching vacancies in Toronto and Ottawa this offseason, but declined a chance to interview with […]
Jim Barker unbothered by Toronto Argonauts playing extra road games during 2026 FIFA World Cup
JC Abbott - 2025-12-21
The Toronto Argonauts may be playing 12 road games next season, but that doesn’t scare Jim Barker. The 69-year-old didn’t view the unconventional schedule as a problem when he was hired as the team’s director of player personnel, and doesn’t believe it was a deterrent for at least one other person offered a top job […]