CFL News

U Sports changes transfer policy for next season

3Down Staff - 2025-09-16

U Sports has changed its transfer rules starting with the 2026-2027 season, allowing first and second-year student-athletes to transfer without penalty. Under the current rules, non-graduating student-athletes who transfer must sit out exactly one year from their last date of competition. Exceptions were made for student-athletes making forward academic progress, or competed in cross-country, swimming, […]

Calgary Stampeders veteran Aaron Crawford out after undergoing knee surgery

3Down Staff - 2025-09-16

It appears long snapper Aaron Crawford’s season is over for the Calgary Stampeders. The 38-year-old native of Medicine Hat, Alta. missed nine games due to a knee injury before making his return against the Edmonton Elks in Week 14. He underwent surgery to his knee on Monday. “(Crawford) gave it a great go. He really […]

Edmonton Elks sign DL Gavin Meyer, one other

3Down Staff - 2025-09-16

The Edmonton Elks have signed American defensive lineman Gavin Meyer and American linebacker Xander Mueller. Meyer finished his collegiate career at the University of Southern California in 2024 where he recorded 32 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and one sack with the Trojans. The six-foot-three, 290-pound native of Franklin, Wis. previously spent four seasons […]

Calgary Stampeders QB Vernon Adams Jr. takes high road ahead of first game against B.C. Lions

3Down Staff - 2025-09-15

Vernon Adams Jr. is set to face the B.C. Lions for the first time since they traded him to the Calgary Stampeders this past offseason, but he doesn’t seem to have any hard feelings against his former club. “It’s gonna be a great opportunity. I’m excited, playing a former team is always fun,” Adams Jr. […]

3DownNation CFL power rankings: Montreal Alouettes reset expectations with stunning Riders upset

3Down Staff - 2025-09-15

Week 15 of the 2025 CFL season is officially in the books, and, honestly, your guess is as good as ours. This has been the most challenging campaign to rank since we started doing this weekly, and it isn’t particularly close. Chaos and parity continue to be the main themes, with a new team taking […]

Toronto Argonauts sign three, including former Alouettes OL Josh Donovan

3Down Staff - 2025-09-15

The Toronto Argonauts have signed American receiver Tyler Kahmann, American offensive lineman Josh Donovan, and American defensive back Nic Toomer. Kahmann recently participated in training camp with the Indianapolis Colts but was released among final roster cuts. The six-foot-three, 206-pound target played three collegiate seasons at Emporia State University, a Division II program located in […]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats mourn death of former all-star Al Moffat

3Down Staff - 2025-09-15

Al Moffat, who played seven seasons along the offensive and defensive lines with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, had died at the age of 73. The native of Brantford, Ont. was a first-round pick in the 1976 CFL Draft out of the University of Ottawa. The six-foot-four, 265-pounder recorded one interception and one fumble recovery over 91 […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders add Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss to negotiation list

3Down Staff - 2025-09-15

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added University of Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to their negotiation list. The native of Grand Rapids, Mich. transferred to Ole Miss this year and has completed 71.4 percent of his passes for 412 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions so far this season. He has also ran the ball 22 times […]

Edmonton Elks mourn passing of two-time Grey Cup champion Bill Manchuk

3Down Staff - 2025-09-15

Longtime CFL linebacker Bill Manchuk has passed away at the age of 78. The native of Edmonton, Alta. played 10 seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and earned a West Division all-star selection in 1976. He then joined his hometown team in 1981 and spent two season with the team, winning a Grey Cup both years. […]

Cam Ward, Canadian receiver Elic Ayomanor connect for first NFL touchdown with Tennessee Titans

Justin Dunk - 2025-09-15

2025 No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick, quarterback Cam Ward and Canadian receiver Elic Ayomanor are forever linked. Ward and Ayomanor connected for a touchdown during the Tennessee Titans 31-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. It was the first-ever NFL passing TD for Ward and first score for Ayomanor in his […]