CFL News

Kent Austin among targets for Toronto Argonauts’ head coach job

Justin Dunk - 2025-11-19

The Toronto Argonauts have Kent Austin among the team’s targets for its next head coach, per sources, with the former CFL quarterback becoming a top candidate after Mike O’Shea turned down the Double Blue. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) president and CEO Keith Pelley, who is leading the process, knows Austin from their time […]

Edmonton Elks extend budding defensive stars Kordell Jackson, Noah Curtis

3Down Staff - 2025-11-19

The Edmonton Elks have extended a pair of budding defensive stars in American defensive back Kordell Jackson and Canadian defensive lineman Noah Curtis. Jackson was the Elks’ nominee for Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2025, racking up 78 defensive tackles, two sacks, an interception, and 11 passes defended. The Birmingham, Al., native will now be […]

Toronto Argos re-sign Canadian linebackers Ryder Varga, Jordan Herdman-Reed

3Down Staff - 2025-11-19

The Toronto Argonauts have re-signed Canadian linebackers Ryder Varga and Jordan Herdman-Reed. The six-foot-three, 225-pound Varga came to Toronto via trade with B.C. in January and went on to play 13 games with 10 special teams tackles in 2025. The Regina native played 18 games with the B.C. Lions in 2024, tallying 73 defensive tackles, […]

‘Let’s run it back’: Trevor Harris wants back-to-back Grey Cups for Saskatchewan Roughriders

Justin Dunk - 2025-11-19

There’s been speculation as to whether Saskatchewan Roughriders’ quarterback Trevor Harris will keep playing but he appeared to answer the question after his team arrived at the province’s legislative building to finish the 112th Grey Cup parade. The 39-year-old QB took to the microphone on the front steps as the crowd chanted: ‘M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V-P!’ […]

‘Less than one percent would have played that Grey Cup’: Alouettes’ Tyler Snead praises Davis Alexander’s grit through injury

Pablo Herrera Vergara - 2025-11-18

Montreal Alouettes’ receiver Tyler Snead is probably in the best position to know what his franchise quarterback, Davis Alexander, was going through with a nagging hamstring injury as he’s not only the quarterback’s top target but also his roommate and close friend. Both players addressed the media on Tuesday morning in Montreal, their last appearance […]

Mike O’Shea shares rare personal insight in choosing Winnipeg Blue Bombers over Toronto Argonauts

John Hodge - 2025-11-18

Mike O’Shea is back for three more years as the head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after visiting the Toronto Argonauts, who are currently without a head coach following the departure of Ryan Dinwiddie to Ottawa. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, O’Shea described his dealings with the Boatmen as “very professional” and […]

CFL to review replay centre mandate at offseason winter meetings

John Hodge - 2025-11-18

The Canadian Football League is in the midst of reviewing all aspects of its game and it appears the replay centre will be a topic of conversation this offseason. “Game flow is critically important. I think every league in the world of a similar nature — not just football — is trying to simplify that […]

The Montreal Alouettes’ potential 2026 free agents list

John Hodge - 2025-11-18

The Montreal Alouettes fell short of winning their second Grey Cup in three years on Sunday as they lost to the Saskatchewan Roughriders by a score of 25-17 at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. Despite the disappointing finish, the Alouettes went 10-8 in the regular-season despite missing franchise quarterback Davis Alexander for 11 outings. General […]

NFL window open for players under contract in CFL

Justin Dunk - 2025-11-18

The 2025 Canadian Football League season has ended and players are drawing interest from NFL teams. The NFL workout window has commenced, it opened on Monday, November 17 and closes on February 10, 2026, at 12:01 p.m. ET. The window to sign with an NFL team opens January 5, 2026, and ends February 10, 2026, […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign eight, including former Redblacks DB Alijah McGhee

3Down Staff - 2025-11-18

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American defensive back Alijah McGhee following a three-year stint with the Ottawa Redblacks. The six-foot-two, 195-pound native of Warner Robins, Ga. played six regular-season games with the Redblacks in 2025, recording 22 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, one interception, and one touchdown. He made four starts at field-side […]