CFL News
Calgary Stampeders signed veteran American linebacker Shaheed Salmon
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed veteran American linebacker Shaheed Salmon on Tuesday. Contract details weren't immediately divulged but Salmon's deal...
Dumoulin-Duguay carries army experience into football with sights set on CFL draft
WINNIPEG — Nathaniel Dumoulin-Duguay doesn’t have any problem with football coaches yelling instructions or criticism. The offensive lineman out of Laval...
U.S.-born CFL prospects Bauman, Dublanko embrace Canadian designation and connections
WINNIPEG — Casey Bauman and Joel Dublanko don’t need their new-found dual citizenships to make them feel at home in Canada. The American-born football...
Finding Canadian talent at national combine is crucial for success in CFL
WINNIPEG — Mike O’Shea and his CFL colleagues don't need convincing about the value of Canadian players. Their actions back up their words. Seventy per cent...
CFL officials take different philosophies into league's national combine
They're the glamour events of any football combine but neither the bench press nor the 40-yard dash are major points of emphasis in Chris Jones's evaluation of...
Edmonton Elks add Jason Shivers, four others to coaching staff
EDMONTON — Chris Jones is easing his workload. The Edmonton Elks announced Monday that Jason Shivers will be the team’s assistant head coach, defensive...
Grey Cup champion Alouettes bring stability into 2024: 'I wanted to keep that recipe'
MONTREAL — Danny Maciocia was flying home the day after his Montreal Alouettes won the Grey Cup when he leaned over to head coach Jason Maas and said: “Now...
Elks may be looking to sell to private owners after 75 years of community ownership
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks may be looking to sell to a private ownership group for the first time in the franchise's 75-year history. The Elks announced...
Ford looking forward to returning to Blue Bombers following NFL tryout
Tyrell Ford can see coaching in his football future but is gladly hanging up his whistle for the next little while. The 25-year-old defensive back will resume...
Calgary Stampeders add former Roughriders coach Craig Dickenson as senior consultant
CALGARY — Dave and Craig Dickenson are together again with the Calgary Stampeders. The Stampeders appointed Craig Dickenson as a senior consultant Tuesday....
Canadian Tre Ford expects to have chip on his shoulder this season with Elks
He made Edmonton Elks fans forget about a dismal 0-9 start and dubious 22-game home losing streak last season. But when Canadian quarterback Tre Ford reports to...
Study indicates '23 Grey Cup provided economic boon for both Ontario and Hamilton
HAMILTON — The 2023 Grey Cup provided economic gain for both the city of Hamilton and province of Ontario. According to a study by Sport Tourism Canada, the...
Chris Jones, Shawn Burke open to talking about their early '24 CFL draft picks
Chris Jones and Shawn Burke are both keeping an open mind about the 2024 CFL draft. Jones, the Edmonton Elks head coach/GM, currently holds the top selection of...
Hall of Fame CFL head coach Dave Ritchie dead at age 85
Dave Ritchie, who was the head coach of the B.C. Lions for their iconic '94 Grey Cup victory over the Baltimore Stallions, died Saturday. He was 85. The...
Ottawa receiver Gendron among players to secure berths to CFL national combine
WATERLOO, ONTARIO — It wasn't his best performance, but it was good enough to earn Nicholas Gendron a spot in the CFL's national combine. The Ottawa Gee-Gees...
Cornerback Marchant opting for low-key approach to CFL invitational combine
When Dawson Marchant steps onto the turf at the University of Waterloo on Friday, it'll be just another workout. The Northwestern Oklahoma State University...
Veteran CFL linebacker Larry Dean retires to join Roughriders' front office
REGINA — Larry Dean is transitioning from the football field to the front office. The veteran linebacker retired Thursday after seven CFL seasons. But Dean...
Grymes preparing for life off the gridiron through CFL mentorship program
TORONTO — He still considers himself a player but Aaron Grymes is preparing for life after football. Grymes, 33, is participating in the CFL mentorship...
Veteran quarterback Fajardo anxious to help Alouettes defend Grey Cup title
He's a two-time Grey Cup champion, but Cody Fajardo enters the 2024 season once again with something to prove. The veteran quarterback led an upstart Montreal...
Argos quarterback Kelly denies harassment allegations made by former team employee
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly is denying allegations that he harassed a former employee of the CFL club. A woman who worked as a...