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Toronto Argos shut down QB Nick Arbuckle; Jarret Doege to start in Week 19 against Riders: report
3Down Staff - 2025-10-07
The Toronto Argonauts have decided to shut down veteran quarterback Nick Arbuckle for the rest of the 2025 CFL season, according to TSN reporter Farhan Lalji. The 32-year-old Arbuckle started 15 games for the Double Blue, completing 72 percent of his passes for 4,370 yards with 26 touchdowns against 15 interceptions while rushing 45 times […]
Corey Mace tells injured DBs Marcus Sayles, Rolan Milligan Jr. to ‘live in that dang training room’
John Hodge - 2025-10-06
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were without starting defensive backs Marcus Sayles (knee) and Rolan Milligan Jr. (foot/knee) in practice on Monday and head coach Corey Mace is encouraging both of them to attack their rehabilitation with full force. “I told both of them to live in that dang training room to give ourselves the best shot […]
3DownNation CFL power rankings: B.C. Lions take a bite out of the standings
3Down Staff - 2025-10-06
Week 18 of the 2025 CFL season is officially in the books, and the playoff race is down to a trio. With the Montreal Alouettes and B.C. Lions booking their tickets this week, and the Ottawa Redblacks and Toronto Argonauts officially eliminated, there are now three teams vying for the final two spots: the Calgary […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders add two kickers to negotiation list
3Down Staff - 2025-10-06
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added American kickers Michael Hughes and Christopher Dunn to their negotiation list. Hughes played 46 collegiate games over four seasons at Appalachian State University where he connected on 35-of-42 field goal attempts (83.3 percent) with a long of 54 yards. He also kicked off 280 times for an average of 60.7 […]
Edmonton Elks sign former Hamilton Tiger-Cats preseason standout Justin McGriff
3Down Staff - 2025-10-06
The Edmonton Elks have signed American receiver Justin McGriff. The six-foot-six, 215-pound target participated in training camp with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2023 and 2024, though season-ending injuries prevented him from seeing action during the regular season. In 2023, McGriff suffered a compound fracture of his right tibia that occurred in an off-field accident just […]
Canadian Football Hall of Fame coach Frank Smith dead at 93
3Down Staff - 2025-10-06
Canadian Football Hall of Fame coach Frank Smith has died at the age of 93. The native of Vancouver, B.C. served as the head coach for University of British Columbia Thunderbirds from 1974 to 1994, winning eight Shrum Bowls, five Hardy Trophies, two Vanier Cups, and two CIAU Coach of the Year awards. In total, […]
Dan Campbell: Canadian OL Giovanni Manu ‘up and down’ in first NFL start for Detroit Lions
John Hodge - 2025-10-06
Canadian offensive lineman Giovanni Manu was thrust into the starting lineup with the Detroit Lions on Sunday when they visited the Cincinnati Bengals and his performance was mixed, according to head coach Dan Campbell. “(Manu was) up and down. I thought that he did some good things in the run game, I thought there were […]
3DownNation Podcast: Argos and Redblacks eliminated, Lions surge, M.O.P. race update
3Down Staff - 2025-10-06
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Ottawa Redblacks and Toronto Argonauts being eliminated from postseason contention, who will finish second in the West Division as the B.C. Lions surge, whether Bo Levi Mitchell or Nathan Rourke will win Most Outstanding Player, Chad Kelly (essentially) being ruled out for the rest of the […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran DB Nafees Lyon
3Down Staff - 2025-10-06
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed veteran defensive back Nafees Lyon. The five-foot-nine, 184-pound native of Charlotte, N.C. played 10 regular-season games with the Montreal Alouettes in 2024, recording 31 defensive tackles, one special teams tackles, and one interception. “(Lyon brings) a veteran presence,” said head coach Corey Mace at practice on Monday. “At this time […]
Toronto Argonauts add Southern Illinois QB DJ Williams to negotiation list
3Down Staff - 2025-10-06
The Toronto Argonauts have added American quarterback DJ Williams to their exclusive negotiation list. The six-foot-three, 218-pound passer is a senior at Southern Illinois University where he has completed 67.2 percent of his passes for 1,214 yards, 11 touchdowns, and two interceptions through five games this season, leading the team to a 4-1 start. He […]