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3DownNation Podcast: Bo Levi Mitchell and Brady Oliveira extend, Greg Marshall retires, Tre Ford decision
3Down Staff - 2025-12-19
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the contract extensions for Bo Levi Mitchell and Brady Oliveira, Greg Marshall retiring from the Western Mustangs, Edmonton’s looming bonus for Canadian QB Tre Ford, the Toronto Argonauts making a change at defensive coordinator, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats hiring Brock Sunderland, and Darnell Sankey landing with the B.C. […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers expected to hire Tommy Condell as offensive coordinator
3Down Staff - 2025-12-18
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are expected to hire Tommy Condell as their offensive coordinator for the 2026 season, sources have confirmed to 3DownNation. Arash Madani was the first to report the news. The longtime CFL assistant coach was the offensive coordinator with the Ottawa Redblacks for the past two seasons. In 2025, his unit finished […]
Candidates to be Western University Mustangs’ next head football coach
3Down Staff - 2025-12-18
For the past 18 years, Greg Marshall set the standard for excellence at Western University. After winning two Vanier Cups and nine Yates Cups while leading the Mustangs, he is stepping away, and the school has to figure out what is next for its football program. This won’t be your typical U Sports coaching search. […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Nic Demski to contract extension through 2027
John Hodge - 2025-12-18
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Canadian receiver Nic Demski to a two-year contract extension. He was scheduled to become a free agent in February. According to 3DownNation reporter John Hodge, Demski’s new contract is worth $240,000 in 2026 and $245,000 in 2027. A portion of his salary is guaranteed in 2027. The 32-year-old caught 67 […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers extend standout DB Deatrick Nichols
3Down Staff - 2025-12-18
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American defensive back Deatrick Nichols to a one-year contract extension. He was a pending free agent. The 31-year-old started all 18 regular-season games for the team in 2025 at boundary halfback and recorded 37 defensive tackles. The five-foot-ten, 189-pound defender originally joined the Blue Bombers in 2021 after leading […]
B.C. Lions sign one-time Buccaneers leading rusher Peyton Barber four years after last NFL snap
3Down Staff - 2025-12-18
The B.C. Lions have signed veteran NFL running back Peyton Barber in the hopes that he can make a comeback north of the border. The 31-year-old enjoyed a six-year career in the NFL after going undrafted in 2016 and is best remembered for his tenure with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His best season came in […]
Montreal Alouettes extend Canadian OL Justin Lawrence through 2028, add two others
3Down Staff - 2025-12-18
The Montreal Alouettes have signed Canadian offensive lineman Justin Lawrence to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2028 season. Lawrence was already under contract for 2026 after he started 14 games at centre in 2025. The 31-year-old was named All-CFL East Division for the second time in his […]
‘He needs reps’: Detroit Lions designate Canadian OL Giovanni Manu to return from injured reserve
3Down Staff - 2025-12-18
The Detroit Lions have designated Canadian offensive lineman Giovanni Manu to return from injured reserve. The move commences a three-week evaluation period where Manu, who has missed the last nine games with a knee injury, is allowed to practice with the team. At the end of that window, he must be added to the active […]
Redblacks emphasize injury prevention with new medical positions, hire two from Ottawa Senators
3Down Staff - 2025-12-18
The Ottawa Redblacks have created two new positions on their medical and training staff as part of a reinforced focus on keeping athletes healthy and available throughout the season. Beginning in 2026, Gerry Townend will join the team as director of medical services, while Chris Schwarz has been appointed as the new director of high […]
Born to be a Rider: Saskatchewan extends homegrown DB Jaxon Ford
3Down Staff - 2025-12-18
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed Canadian defensive back Jaxon Ford. He was scheduled to become a free agent on February 10. The six-foot, 210-pound safety was selected by Saskatchewan with the 11th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 CFL Draft. The 25-year-old Regina native appeared in 10 games last season, plus two […]