CFL News

B.C. Lions’ Nathan Rourke, Calgary Stampeders’ Vernon Adams Jr. square off in charity competition for KidSport

3Down Staff - 2025-10-02

Two of the CFL’s best quarterbacks are competing for bragging rights on and off the field this week. Ahead of their second meeting of the season on Saturday, former teammates Nathan Rourke and Vernon Adams Jr. have partnered with KidSport Canada to help fund youth sport participation in their respective areas. Fans of the Calgary […]

Corey Mace would consider resting Trevor Harris if Saskatchewan Roughriders clinch West Final

Justin Dunk - 2025-10-02

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ head coach Corey Mace does not often stray from his 1-0 focus each week but he shared some insight into his future planning. If the Green and White earn the West Division title and right to host the West Final that goes with it, Mace seems as though he would consider resting his […]

From U Sports to Windy City: Canadian OL Theo Benedet holds own in first NFL start for Chicago Bears against Maxx Crosby

Justin Dunk - 2025-10-02

Canadian offensive lineman Theo Benedet’s first snaps as an NFL starter came with two-time All-Pro Maxx Crosby lined up across from him. At a sold-out Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the University of British Columbia product took the field with franchise quarterback Caleb Williams as the Chicago Bears’ starting right tackle. His matchup with Crosby […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders rule out struggling kicker Brett Lauther against Redblacks

3Down Staff - 2025-10-01

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have officially ruled out kicker Brett Lauther for this week’s game against the Ottawa Redblacks. Officially, the 34-year-old was a non-participant in practice this week due to a back injury. When asked about Lauther’s status on Wednesday, head coach Corey Mace was coy about whether he would play or if Campbell Fair […]

B.C. Lions release three, including part-time starter Ilm Manning

3Down Staff - 2025-10-01

The B.C. Lions have released American offensive lineman Ilm Manning, who made five starts at guard for the team this season. The six-foot-four, 295-pound blocker had NFL stints with the San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, and Seattle Seahawks prior to signing with the Lions. He played 62 collegiate games at the University of […]

Nathan Rourke, Clarence Hicks named top CFL performers for September by PFF

3Down Staff - 2025-10-01

B.C. Lions’ quarterback Nathan Rourke and Calgary Stampeders’ defensive lineman Clarence Hicks have been named the CFL’s top performers for the month of September by Pro Football Focus (PFF). Rourke earned a grade of 91.4 after completing 74.5 percent of his throws for 1,158 yards, five touchdowns, and five interceptions. He also rushed 24 times […]

Ottawa Redblacks release four, including veteran LB Ayinde ‘Ace’ Eley

3Down Staff - 2025-10-01

The Ottawa Redblacks have released veteran linebacker Ayinde ‘Ace’ Eley. The 26-year-old native of Silver Spring, Md. signed with the Redblacks in February following his release from the B.C. Lions. Eley was the team’s nominee for Most Outstanding Rookie in 2024 after notching 60 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, and one forced fumble in […]

Green Cast: Riders take a bad L in Edmonton

3Down Staff - 2025-10-01

This week on the 3Down Green Cast for Pile O’ Bones Brewing and Lucky Bastard Distillers, Joel Gasson and John Fraser discuss the CFL’s trade deadline, the play of Trevor Harris in Edmonton and how this week’s game in Ottawa is suddenly important. Powered by RedCircle

Canadian women’s flag football team to play USA at halftime of NFL game

3Down Staff - 2025-10-01

The Canadian women’s national flag football team is taking on the United States of America at halftime of this week’s NFL game between the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills. “Team Canada is so excited to take the field at the Bills halftime,” said quarterback Sara Parker in a statement. “The NFL stage gives us […]

Calgary Stampeders DL Lorenzo Mauldin IV sad to leave Redblacks but ‘wasn’t the player’ for their scheme

John Hodge - 2025-10-01

Defensive lineman Lorenzo Mauldin IV practiced with the Calgary Stampeders for the first time on Tuesday after being acquired from the Ottawa Redblacks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft. The native of Sacramento, Calif., who will turn 33 on Wednesday, is happy to be a member of the Stampeders but […]