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Hamilton Tiger-Cats get Jamal Peters back, make left tackle swap against Argonauts

3Down Staff - 2025-10-03

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have reigning All-East Division cornerback Jamal Peters back in the starting lineup when they visit the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday afternoon. The six-foot-one, 220-pound native of Bassfield, Miss. missed last week’s loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers due to personal reasons. The 28-year-old has recorded 43 defensive tackles and five interceptions […]

‘Outstanding’ late additions put B.C. Lions’ improved pass rush at forefront of CFL playoff push

JC Abbott - 2025-10-03

As the B.C. Lions prepare for Saturday’s Gravy Bowl, defensive coordinator Mike Benevides has learned firsthand how a last-minute drizzle onto your dinner plate can make the flavours pop. In his case, the role of the thickened meat drippings has been filled by a couple of fresh-faced defensive linemen, Levi Bell and Bradlee Anae. Since […]

Toronto Argonauts rule out Anthony Lanier II, change offensive line against Hamilton

3Down Staff - 2025-10-03

The Toronto Argonauts have made three changes in the trenches for when they host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday afternoon. Defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II has been ruled out due to an ankle injury. The 32-year-old native of Savannah, Ga. has recorded 30 defensive tackles and three sacks over 15 regular-season games this year, setting […]

Top left tackle Jarell Broxton out for B.C. Lions against Calgary

3Down Staff - 2025-10-03

Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions won’t have the benefit of the CFL’s top blindside protector for Saturday’s meeting with the Calgary Stampeders. Left tackle Jarell Broxton has been placed on the one-game injured list after being limited in practice by an arm injury. The 32-year-old missed the team’s first meeting with Calgary two weeks […]

B.C. Lions, Montreal Alouettes eye CFL playoff clinching scenarios in Week 18

3Down Staff - 2025-10-02

Two more CFL franchises can officially clinch postseason berths if the pieces fall into place this week. The B.C. Lions (8-7) hold their destiny in their own hands when they host the Calgary Stampeders (8-6) on Saturday night in Vancouver. A win would catapult the team into second place in the West Division — at […]

Reigning CFL M.O.P. Brady Oliveira headlines nominees for 2025 Jake Gaudaur Veterans’ Award

3Down Staff - 2025-10-02

The Canadian Football League has unveiled the list of nine finalists for the Jake Gaudaur Veterans’ Award, including a few of the league’s biggest stars. Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ running back Brady Oliveira, who was named the league’s Most Outstanding Player and Most Outstanding Canadian last season, headlines the list along with Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ receiver Kiondre […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders move C.J. Reavis to safety, start Antoine Brooks Jr. at SAM against Ottawa

3Down Staff - 2025-10-02

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have a different look in the secondary when they face the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday. Veteran C.J. Reavis has been moved from his usual spot at strong-side linebacker to the safety position, as the team continues to compensate for the injuries to Nelson Lokombo and Jaxon Ford. The 29-year-old has been […]

3DownNation CFL Week 18 predictions: best bets for Riders at Redblacks, Ticats at Argos

Peter Klein - 2025-10-02

It’s Week 18 in the Canadian Football League and it certainly seems like the more we think we know about these teams, the more surprises they present us. Last week, the three best teams in the CFL all lost by a combined 57 points, creating a little more drama to the finish of the season. […]

RB William Stanback returns to Ottawa Redblacks’ lineup against Riders

3Down Staff - 2025-10-02

The Ottawa Redblacks will have a couple of key performers back in the lineup when they face the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday, most notably running back William Stanback. The 31-year-old ball carrier missed Ottawa’s last game with a back injury, but recovered over the course of the bye and was a full participant for the […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign five, including former Alouettes OL Hunter Poncius

3Down Staff - 2025-10-02

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added five American players to their practice roster, as per the CFL’s transactions wire. They include offensive lineman Hunter Poncius, defensive linemen Matt Jaworski and Kydran Jenkins, linebacker Matthew Jackson, and defensive back Major Williams. Poncius attended training camp with the Montreal Alouettes earlier this season but was released at […]