Maple leaves on the shield: every Canadian player ever selected in the NFL Draft Realistically, three Canadian players could be selected in this year’s NFL Draft, which gets underway on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. University of Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor is viewed as a consensus first-round pick and is the most highly touted Canadian prospect in a decade and a half. University of Louisville defensive lineman Rene Konga […]

Maple leaves on the shield: every Canadian player ever selected in the NFL Draft #CFL

Brett Lauther still considers himself ‘Rider for life’ after signing with Ottawa Redblacks Brett Lauther may be an Ottawa Redblack now, but his heart will never leave Regina. “If they want to say I’m an adopted son, I would take it, but I don’t think you can say that yourself,” the 35-year-old kicker told 620 CKRM’s The SportsCage this week. “I met some of my best friends for […]

Brett Lauther still considers himself ‘Rider for life’ after signing with Ottawa Redblacks #CFL

2026 CFL Draft position rankings: defensive linemen There are just six days remaining until the 2026 CFL Draft, with hundreds of players waiting to see their pro football dreams realized on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. As always, 3DownNation will be your go-to source for extensive coverage of all eight rounds. Analysts J.C. Abbott and Ben Grant will be live on YouTube […]

2026 CFL Draft position rankings: defensive linemen

Ottawa Redblacks add Mark Milton to retired list The Ottawa Redblacks have added American defensive back Mark Milton to their retired list. The 26-year-old was acquired via trade from the Toronto Argonauts in August in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the upcoming 2026 CFL Draft. He played six games in Ottawa and nine with the Argos last season, making 37 defensive tackles, […]

Ottawa Redblacks add Mark Milton to retired list #CFL

Ottawa Redblacks sign Division II All-American Gabe Brown, five others The Ottawa Redblacks have signed six American players to their training camp roster, including receivers Jordan Bly, Christian Horn, and R.J. Starkey, and offensive linemen Gabe Brown, Chaz Neal, and Quez Yate. Bly split his collegiate career between Gardner-Webb University (2024) and Old Dominion University (2021-2023), registering 62 receptions for 587 yards and two touchdowns. […]

Ottawa Redblacks sign Division II All-American Gabe Brown, five others #CFL

CFL coaching not on ‘near-term radar’ for retiring legend Adam Bighill Adam Bighill was a coach on the field for much of his illustrious CFL career, but don’t expect him to be doing it from the sidelines any time soon — at least not at the professional level. The 37-year-old, who announced his retirement on Monday after signing a one-day contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, […]

CFL coaching not on ‘near-term radar’ for retiring legend Adam Bighill

Ottawa Redblacks acquire rights to former NFL pass rusher Luiji Vilain in trade with Toronto Argonauts The Ottawa Redblacks have acquired the rights to Canadian defensive lineman Luiji Vilain via trade with the Toronto Argonauts. The Argos received a third-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft, 23rd overall, and a conditional third-round pick in 2027. The Redblacks also got a fourth-round pick this year, 31st overall, in exchange. This article will […]

Ottawa Redblacks acquire rights to former NFL pass rusher Luiji Vilain in trade with Toronto Argonauts

‘Must Love Dogs’ follows Brady Oliveira behind the scenes through 2025 CFL season with Winnipeg Blue Bombers ‘Must Love Dogs’ will pull in animal lovers, but there are intriguing football storylines in the 10-episode CBC show, which was released on CBC Gem April 20, starring CFL star Brady Oliveira and his girlfriend, Alex Blumberg. “It gives you a real insight into what dog rescue looks like, the work that we do across northern […]

‘Must Love Dogs’ follows Brady Oliveira behind the scenes through 2025 CFL season with Winnipeg Blue Bombers

2026 CFL Draft position rankings: offensive linemen There are just seven days remaining until the 2026 CFL Draft, with hundreds of players waiting to see their pro football dreams realized on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. As always, 3DownNation will be your go-to source for extensive coverage of all eight rounds. Analysts J.C. Abbott and Ben Grant will be live on YouTube […]

2026 CFL Draft position rankings: offensive linemen

Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign Matthew Jackson The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed American defensive back Matthew Jackson. The six-foot-one, 209-pound Jackson returns to the Manitoba capital after spending over a month on the team’s practice roster in 2025. Following the 2023 NFL Draft, Jackson signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent and earned a spot on the team’s […]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign Matthew Jackson

Three-time CFL award-winner Adam Bighill retires as Winnipeg Blue Bomber Legendary CFL linebacker Adam Bighill has announced his retirement from pro football, signing a one-day contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 37-year-old last played for Winnipeg in 2024, making 48 defensive tackles and one sack over 10 starts before suffering a season-ending knee injury. He spent part of the 2025 season with the Calgary […]

Three-time CFL award-winner Adam Bighill retires as Winnipeg Blue Bomber

Plaza of Honour inductee Paul McCallum ‘never would have left Saskatchewan’ if not for one person Paul McCallum will be permanently enshrined in the place he never wanted to leave. The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the 56-year-old former kicker as part of their 2026 class of the Plaza of Honour inductees on Monday, alongside former teammates Rob Bagg and Dan Clark. The Vancouver, B.C., native spent parts of 13 seasons with the […]

Plaza of Honour inductee Paul McCallum ‘never would have left Saskatchewan’ if not for one person

Rob Bagg, Dan Clark and Paul McCallum to be inducted into Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honour The Saskatchewan Roughriders have chosen Rob Bagg, Dan Clark and Paul McCallum as the 2026 Plaza of Honour inductees. It’s the second consecutive year in which all three enshrinees are Canadian. Last year, the Riders celebrated two former players, Chris Best and the late Steve Molnar along with a builder in long-time assistant coach Alex Smith. […]

Rob Bagg, Dan Clark and Paul McCallum to be inducted into Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honour

2026 CFL Draft position rankings: receivers There are just eight days remaining until the 2026 CFL Draft, with hundreds of players waiting to see their pro football dreams realized on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. As always, 3DownNation will be your go-to source for extensive coverage of all eight rounds. Analysts J.C. Abbott and Ben Grant will be live […]

2026 CFL Draft position rankings: receivers

Vernon Adams Jr. wants to avoid ‘rock bottom’ fall off with Calgary Stampeders in 2026 CFL season Vernon Adams Jr. has developed a trend and wants to buck it in 2026. His last three CFL campaigns, to varying degrees, have started hot, with Adams Jr. being in the Most Outstanding Player conversation until different points in the schedule. Last year with the Calgary Stampeders, he threw for 15 touchdowns with eight interceptions […]

Vernon Adams Jr. wants to avoid ‘rock bottom’ fall off with Calgary Stampeders in 2026 CFL season

Opinion: Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ 2019 draft class best in CFL history The Winnipeg Blue Bombers made nine selections in the 2019 CFL Draft and one could argue they form the best class in the history of the league. Before we get into the picks, let’s start with a couple of qualifiers. For one, some of the best Canadian players in CFL history were never drafted because […]

Opinion: Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ 2019 draft class best in CFL history

2026 CFL Draft position rankings: fullbacks & tight ends There are just nine days remaining until the 2026 CFL Draft, with hundreds of players waiting to see their pro football dreams realized on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. As always, 3DownNation will be your go-to source for extensive coverage of all eight rounds. Analysts J.C. Abbott and Ben Grant will be live […]

2026 CFL Draft position rankings: fullbacks & tight ends

Green Cast: the Riders make the right decision by releasing Ajou Ajou

Jason Maas confident Anthony Calvillo will excel as Montreal Alouettes play-caller When the Montreal Alouettes revealed offensive coordinator Anthony Calvillo would take over play-calling duties from head coach Jason Maas for 2026, it seemed like a big change. However, Maas revealed the torch was passed last year. “When I first got hired, I told (general manager Danny Maciocia) at some point, I would relinquish the play-calling […]

Jason Maas confident Anthony Calvillo will excel as Montreal Alouettes play-caller

Trevor Harris: Jack Coan in conversation to be QB heir apparent in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan Roughriders’ franchise quarterback Trevor Harris believes his heir apparent might be on the team — Jack Coan. “I think that if he comes in and has a training camp that he thinks he can have, I think he’s got a great opportunity to win the two job,” Harris told 3DownNation. “Who knows what happens in […]

Trevor Harris: Jack Coan in conversation to be QB heir apparent in Saskatchewan

2026 CFL Draft position rankings: quarterbacks & running backs There are just 10 days remaining until the 2026 CFL Draft, with hundreds of players waiting to see their pro football dreams realized on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. As always, 3DownNation will be your go-to source for extensive coverage of all eight rounds. Analysts J.C. Abbott and Ben Grant will be live […]

2026 CFL Draft position rankings: quarterbacks & running backs

B.C. Lions donate more than $350,000 to amateur football The B.C. Lions have donated $358,659.28 to amateur football in the province of British Columbia for this upcoming season. The cheque was presented at a team-sponsored coaching clinic on Saturday. Funds will go to support the B.C. Provincial Football Association, the B.C. Community Football Association, B.C. High School Football, the British Columbia Football Conference in […]

B.C. Lions donate more than $350,000 to amateur football

Taylor Elgersma unapologetic for shooting his NFL shot, ‘fired up’ to finally join Winnipeg Blue Bombers Taylor Elgersma has never been afraid to throw a pass into a tight window. Each attempt comes with risk, but the pay-off is substantial. “As a quarterback, you can never be shy to shoot your gun,” the Canadian signal-caller explained in his first address to the Winnipeg media on Friday. “That’s one thing that I […]

Taylor Elgersma unapologetic for shooting his NFL shot, ‘fired up’ to finally join Winnipeg Blue Bombers

3DownNation podcast: Ajou Ajou suspended, Taylor Elgersma signs with Bombers, Redblacks kicker change Justin Dunk and JC Abbott share opinions about how the Saskatchewan Roughriders handled Ajou Ajou’s release, break down Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, analyze whether Chad Kelly’s NFL aspirations are legitimate and detail reasons behind the Ottawa Redblacks changing Canadian kickers. Powered by RedCircle

3DownNation podcast: Ajou Ajou suspended, Taylor Elgersma signs with Bombers, Redblacks kicker change

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Australian kicker Alex Hale The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Global kicker Alex Hale to their training camp roster  The native of Gosford, Australia , played six seasons (2018-23) at Oklahoma State University, battling through a torn ACL suffered in 2020. In 29 career games, he connected on 43-of-54 field goal attempts (79.6%) with a long of 53 yards, while hitting 63 extra […]

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Australian kicker Alex Hale

Ottawa Redblacks sign former Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther: sources

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers post $12.1 million profit after Grey Cup, sold-out 2025 season

John Hodge’s 2026 CFL Mock Draft 2.0 The 2026 CFL Draft is approaching quickly, which means it’s time to reassess how selections could be made on Tuesday, April 28. While the first mock draft published in this space covered only the first two rounds, this one goes through the first four. Some selections have remained unchanged from a month ago, while others […]

John Hodge’s 2026 CFL Mock Draft 2.0

B.C. Lions sign Texas standout Silas Bolden, one other The B.C. Lions have signed American receiver and returner Silas Bolden and American linebacker Parker McKenna. Bolden finished his collegiate career at the University of Texas in 2024, where he made 23 receptions for 267 yards and one touchdown and added 30 punt returns for 315 yards. His most notable performance came in the Peach […]

B.C. Lions sign Texas standout Silas Bolden, one other

Calgary Stampeders sign All-Sun Belt pass rusher Khairi Manns, release one The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive lineman Khairi Manns to their training camp roster. The six-foot-two, 234-pound edge rusher wrapped up his collegiate career at James Madison University in 2024, appearing in 13 games for the Dukes. He was named second-team All-Sun Belt after recording 70 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one […]

Calgary Stampeders sign All-Sun Belt pass rusher Khairi Manns, release one