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Saskatchewan fan favourite Kian Schaffer-Baker deems himself ‘ready to go’ for Riders
Justin Dunk - 2025-09-30
Canadian receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker declared himself set to make his return in Week 18 with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. “Ready to go — always. I was born ready for this, baby,” Schaffer-Baker said. The 27-year-old has been out since Week 1 after he sustained a foot injury against the Ottawa Redblacks. He was placed on the […]
Opinion: why CFL fans should love upcoming rule changes
Brendan McGuire - 2025-09-30
The sanctity of the Canadian Football League has never been about the 110-yard field or 20-yard end zones with goalposts at the front. The essence of the league has always been two things it has offered more than any other: unpredictability and progress. As someone who has invested more than three quarters of his life […]
Canadian OL Kyle Hergel does fourth NFL workout
3Down Staff - 2025-09-30
Canadian offensive lineman Kyle Hergel worked out for the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, sources have confirmed to 3DownNation reporter John Hodge. This marked the fourth workout for Hergel in three weeks as he’d also recently worked out for the Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings, and Buffalo Bills. Hergel’s exclusive CFL rights belong to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, who […]
All nine CFL teams respond to whether fans have cancelled tickets over rule changes
John Hodge - 2025-09-30
CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston started a social media firestorm last week when he unveiled several changes that will be rolled out over the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The reaction from fans was predictably strong. Though there was positive feedback, the consensus seemed to skew negative — we’re talking about social media, after all — with […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders release veteran DB Kosi Onyeka
3Down Staff - 2025-09-30
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released Canadian defensive back Kosi Onyeka, who started the team’s last three games at safety. “We’ve got a code of conduct here and high standards on and off the field and, unfortunately, Kosi didn’t meet that,” head coach Corey Mace told the media in Regina. He did not elaborate on how […]
3DownNation CFL awards: the best and worst of Week 17
3Down Staff - 2025-09-30
Week 17 of the 2025 CFL regular season has come to a close with the Alouettes and Blue Bombers getting lopsided wins after welcoming their franchise quarterbacks back into the lineup, the Argonauts and Stampeders struggling, Edmonton trying to keep its playoff hopes alive, Saskatchewan losing a second-straight matchup, and the Tiger-Cats having a “burn-the-film” […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign four, including QB Brayden Schager
3Down Staff - 2025-09-30
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed four American players to their expanded practice roster, including quarterback Brayden Schager, running back Marcus Major Jr., and linebackers Tuasivi Nomura and Alphonzo Tuputala. Schager played collegiately at the University of Hawaii where he completed 59.3 percent of his passes for 9,096 yards, 60 touchdowns, and 42 interceptions over 42 […]
B.C. Lions sign top 2025 CFL Draft pick Hayden Harris
JC Abbott - 2025-09-30
The B.C. Lions have signed their top pick in the 2025 CFL Draft, defensive end Hayden Harris, to his rookie contract. Harris was in attendance for the Lions’ 27-22 victory over the Toronto Argonauts last Friday at the club’s invitation, and a deal came together shortly thereafter. He will be in attendance at practice on […]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros named CFL’s top performer for Week 17 by PFF
3Down Staff - 2025-09-30
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros has been named the CFL’s top performer for Week 17, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). The 37-year-old earned a grade of 91.2 following his team’s 40-3 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He completed 20-of-25 pass attempts for 367 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. This was the third […]
‘Jeopardy!’ uses legendary QB Doug Flutie in CFL clue
3Down Staff - 2025-09-30
The Canadian Football League got a shoutout on Jeopardy! on Monday and used arguably the greatest player in league history in the process. Under the category of ‘Second Chance QBs,’ Hollywood actor Glen Powell, who is the co-creator and star of the new quarterback-centred television show Chad Powers, read the following clue worth $600. “Released by […]