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Montreal Alouettes sign Quebec-born LB Geoffrey Cantin-Arku to two-year contract extension
3Down Staff - 2025-12-11
The Montreal Alouettes have signed Quebec-born linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season. The six-foot-four, 230-pound defender has not missed a single game in two years since joining the Als. During the 2025 regular season, he recorded 38 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles, and […]
Los Angeles Chargers sign Canadian TE Tanner McLachlan to practice roster
3Down Staff - 2025-12-11
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed Canadian tight end Tanner McLachlan to their practice roster. The six-foot-five, 244-pound native of Lethbridge, Alta., has been a free agent since August 26, when he was waived by the Cincinnati Bengals with an injury designation as part of final roster cuts. Since getting healthy, he has worked out […]
Five finalists for 2025 Jon Cornish Trophy unveiled
3Down Staff - 2025-12-11
The five finalists have been unveiled for this year’s Jon Cornish Trophy, which is presented annually to the best Canadian player in NCAA football. Boise State defensive back Ty Benefield, Rutgers defensive back Jett Elad, Wake Forest defensive lineman Nuer Gatkuoth, Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor, and Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond are among those who […]
Minnesota Vikings work out Montreal Alouettes’ RB Travis Theis
3Down Staff - 2025-12-11
The Minnesota Vikings worked out Montreal Alouettes running back Travis Theis on Wednesday, per the NFL’s transaction wire. Theis appeared in 12 games as a rookie with the Alouettes, carving out a versatile role on offence and special teams. He carried the ball 70 times for 365 yards, while adding 19 receptions for 165 yards. […]
Watching two exes in 112th Grey Cup helped motivate Cody Fajardo to continue playing CFL football
Justin Dunk - 2025-12-10
After the 2025 Edmonton Elks season ended, Cody Fajardo estimated his chances of retiring were 75 percent, versus only 25 percent coming back. The 33-year-old was offered an offensive analyst job with his alma mater, the University of Nevada, which would have provided a smooth transition from playing professional football. The opportunity would also have […]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign All-CFL cornerback Jamal Peters
3Down Staff - 2025-12-10
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed American defensive back Jamal Peters to a two-year contract extension through 2027. He was a pending free agent. The six-foot-two, 220-pound defender was named All-CFL this past season after recording 50 defensive tackles and six interceptions over 16 regular-season games. The native of Hattiesburg, Miss. joined the Tiger-Cats as a […]
Offensive line coach Luc Brodeur-Jourdain steps away from Montreal Alouettes
3Down Staff - 2025-12-10
Offensive line coach Luc Brodeur-Jourdain has stepped away from the Montreal Alouettes. The 42-year-old retired during the 2019 season and immediately became the team’s assistant offensive line coach. He was then promoted to the role of offensive line coach the following year, serving in the role for five seasons. “On behalf of the Montreal Alouettes, […]
2026 CFL schedule does Calgary Stampeders no favours
Ryan Ballantine - 2025-12-10
The CFL schedule release makes for a nice palette cleanser for fans of teams based outside Saskatchewan whose squads didn’t take home the ultimate prize. While Rider Nation looks to a repeat, fans in other markets can dream about what might be in 2026. In Calgary, the schedule is less than favourable for the team […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign Canadian DL Cam Lawson through 2027
3Down Staff - 2025-12-10
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Canadian defensive lineman Cam Lawson to a contract extension through 2027. He was a pending free agent. The six-foot-three, 290-pound native of Caledon, Ont. made 21 defensive tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble over 16 regular-season games in 2025. He missed the entire 2024 season after suffering a […]
3DownNation Podcast: QBs extend, 2026 CFL schedule, Argonauts makes changes
3Down Staff - 2025-12-10
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, JC Abbott discuss Trevor Harris, Cody Fajardo, and Davis Alexander signing contract extensions, the 2026 CFL schedule, the Toronto Argonauts making changes to their personnel department, Jermarcus Hardrick re-signing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma getting another NFL workout, and Henry Burris becoming the acting head coach at Florida […]