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Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign former Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Keric Wheatfall
John Hodge - 2026-02-10
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed former Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Keric Wheatfall on the first day of CFL free agency. It’s a two-year contract, tying him to the team through 2027. The 26-year-old played 16 regular-season games with the Blue Bombers in 2025 and made 42 catches for 655 yards and four touchdowns. He added […]
Jovan Santos-Knox agrees to terms with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
John Hodge - 2026-02-10
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with American linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox. He was recently released by the Ottawa Redblacks. The six-foot-one, 233-pound defender played 42 regular-season games over three seasons in Ottawa, recording 209 total tackles, five quarterback sacks, and two interceptions. He was the team’s nominee for Most […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Global special teamer Tyron Vrede
3Down Staff - 2026-02-10
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Global linebacker Tyron Vrede. The six-foot, 230-pound defender spent the last five seasons with the Ottawa Redblacks, recording 41 defensive tackles, 35 special teams tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble. The 29-year-old dressed for 15 regular-season games in 2025 and made two defensive tackles, 13 special teams tackles, and […]
Official: Ottawa Redblacks sign former Saskatchewan Roughriders DL Habakkuk Baldonado
Justin Dunk - 2026-02-10
The Ottawa Redblacks have officially signed Global defensive lineman Habakkuk Baldonado to a one-year contract for the 2026 CFL season. 3DownNation exclusively reported the agreement last week. The 26-year-old has spent three CFL seasons with the Green and White. He showed his upside in 2025, recording 17 defensive tackles, four sacks and one forced fumble […]
Official: Ottawa Redblacks make Greg Bell highest-paid American running back in CFL
Justin Dunk - 2026-02-10
The Ottawa Redblacks have officially signed running back Greg Bell to a two-year contract through the 2027 CFL season. 3DownNation exclusively reported the agreement during the negotiation window. Bell becomes the highest-paid American RB in the three-down league. His compensation with Ottawa surpasses Dedrick Mills with the Calgary Stampeders. He goes from a two-year rookie […]
Official: Edmonton Elks sign former Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Joe Robustelli
Justin Dunk - 2026-02-10
The Edmonton Elks have officially signed receiver Joe Robustelli to a one-year contract for the 2026 CFL season. 3DownNation reported the agreement during the negotiation window. Per sources, Robustelli received a $15,000 signing bonus to ink the deal, itâs worth $116,000 in hard money and includes a possible $10,000 additional in incentives. That’s a raise from […]
Football Canada, executive director Kevin McDonald part ways
John Hodge - 2026-02-10
Football Canada and executive director Kevin McDonald have parted ways, sources informed 3DownNation on Tuesday morning. The organization confirmed the news in a phone call on Tuesday afternoon and provided 3DownNation with the following statement. The Board wishes to sincerely thank Mr. McDonald for his contribution and commitment during his mandate and extends its best […]
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign former Seattle Seahawks receiver Freddie Swain, two others
3Down Staff - 2026-02-10
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American receiver Freddie Swain. The six-foot, 199-pound pass catcher was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round, 214thâ¯overall by the 2020 NFL Draft. Over two seasons (2020-2021) with Seattle, he caught 38 passes for 502 yards and six touchdowns in 33 games, including nine starts. The Ocala, Florida […]
Montreal Alouettes sign former Saskatchewan Roughriders OL Braydon Noll
3Down Staff - 2026-02-10
The Montreal Alouettes have signed Canadian offensive lineman Braydon Noll for the 2026 season. The six-foot-four, 297-pound blocker appeared in 11 games with Saskatchewan in 2025 and made one start at centre, helping the team capture the Grey Cup. âBraydon adds depth to our offensive line, and as the season progresses, we know how valuable […]
B.C. Lions re-sign newly Nationalized linebacker Maxime Rouyer
3Down Staff - 2026-02-10
The B.C. Lions have re-signed National linebacker Maxime Rouyer through 2026. The native of Troyes, France, was recently granted a special exception by the CFL to change his status from Global to National, allowing him to be treated as if he were a Canadian player. This brings his status in line with other international U […]