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3DownNation Podcast: Argonauts promote Miller, Alouettes sign extensions, Hufnagel leaves Stampeders
3Down Staff - 2025-12-03
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Toronto Argonauts promoting Mike Miller to the role of head coach, the Montreal Alouettes signing Tyson Philpot and Pier-Olivier Lestage to mega-extensions, John Hufnagel leaving the Calgary Stampeders, the CFL and CFLPA having the option of opting out of the CBA in the spring of 2027, […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign record-setting receiver Collin Brunstein
3Down Staff - 2025-12-03
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American receiver Collin Brunstein and brought back American running back Marcus Major Jr. Brunstein is the all-time receiving leader at Illinois College, a Division III program located in his hometown of Jacksonville, Ill. He caught 219 passes for 5,047 yards and 77 touchdowns over 40 collegiate games and holds the […]
Montreal Alouettes sign SMU standout Cale Sanders Jr.
3Down Staff - 2025-12-03
The Montreal Alouettes have signed American defensive back Cale Sanders Jr. The five-foot-ten, 189-pound defender finished his collegiate career at Southern Methodist University (SMU) where he made 79 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, nine pass knockdowns, three forced fumbles, one interception, and one sack over 28 games. The 22-year-old native of Porter, Texas started […]
John Hufnagel to join Toronto Argonauts in senior advisory role
3Down Staff - 2025-12-02
The Toronto Argonauts are hiring longtime Calgary Stampeders coach and general manager John Hufnagel in a senior advisory role, sources have confirmed to 3DownNation. TSN was first to report the news. The 74-year-old has been with the Stampeders since 2008 when he was introduced as their head coach and general manager following a nine-year stint […]
Head coach Mike Miller to also be offensive coordinator, rest of Toronto’s coaching staff unclear
John Hodge - 2025-12-02
Mike Miller is not only the new head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, but he will also serve as the team’s offensive coordinator and assume play-calling duties. The 55-year-old made the announcement at his introductory press conference on Tuesday where he addressed the media alongside general manager Mike ‘Pinball’ Clemons. “I want to thank our […]
Minnesota Vikings work out CFL standouts Dohnte Meyers, Quinton Barrow
3Down Staff - 2025-12-02
The Minnesota Vikings worked out Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Dohnte Meyers and Hamilton Tiger-Cats offensive lineman Quinton Barrow on Tuesday. Meyers had a breakout season with the Roughriders in 2025, recording 65 catches for 1,056 yards and eight touchdowns to be named All-West Division. The 25-year-old first joined Saskatchewan in 2024 when he caught 24 passes […]
Montreal Alouettes make Tyson Philpot highest-paid Canadian receiver in CFL
Justin Dunk - 2025-12-02
The Montreal Alouettes have signed Tyson Philpot to a contract extension through 2027, which makes him the CFL’s highest-paid Canadian receiver. Per three-down league sources, the Delta, B.C. native has received a $100,000 signing bonus as part of $275,000 in hard money for 2026. He can earn $285,000 in hard money in 2027, which includes […]
Edmonton Elks sign DL Brandon Barlow to contract extension
3Down Staff - 2025-12-02
The Edmonton Elks have signed American defensive lineman Brandon Barlow to a one-year contract extension, tying him to the team through 2026. The 27-year-old native of Cohoes, N.Y. recorded 35 defensive tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one interception over 18 regular-season games in 2025, starting each of them at defensive end. The six-foot-four, […]
B.C. Lions sign former fourth-round NFL draft pick Jaelon Darden
3Down Staff - 2025-12-02
The B.C. Lions have signed receiver and kick returner Jaelon Darden. The five-foot-nine, 175-pound native of Houston, Texas was a fourth-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played 21 regular-season games with the team, recording 50 punt returns for 472 yards, 21 kickoff returns for 426 yards, and eight […]
New Orleans Saints work out CFL Most Outstanding Rookie candidate Devin Veresuk
3Down Staff - 2025-12-02
The New Orleans Saints worked out Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Devin Veresuk on Tuesday. The six-foot-two, 240-pound defender was the second overall pick in the 2025 CFL Draft and made 15 regular-season starts at middle linebacker, recording 66 defensive tackles, three special tackles, two sacks, two touchdowns, one forced fumble, and one interception. He was the […]