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Timing. It is, as they say, everything. As we get ready for the 2025 CFL Invitational Combine this weekend at the University of Waterloo’s Feridun Hamdullahpur Field House, just know that there are more than 70 young men hoping that they have prepared in just the right way in order to barge their way into

VANCOUVER — The BC Lions have hired Kristian Matte as their running backs coach, the team announced on Wednesday. The native of St. Hubert, Quebec joins the staff nearly three months following his retirement as a player with the Montreal Alouettes where he served as a long-time anchor on the offensive line. “Kristian will be

Prospects across the country are ready to strut their stuff in front of scouts, coaches and general managers in a process they have been training for months. With tests that showcase their agility, speed, power and quickness, the CFL Combine is one of the most critical moments in a player’s pro career before it has

OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS have signed American linebacker Ayinde “Ace” Eley to a one-year contract, the team announced on Monday. The 26-year-old Eley was the BC Lions’ Most Outstanding Rookie nominee in 2024, appearing in 17 games, while recording 60 tackles, six special teams tackles, and a forced fumble. RELATED» MMQB: Favourite West Division free

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have added National running back Johnny Augustine to the roster, the team announced on Friday. Augustine became a free agent on February 11. Augustine, 31, joins the Ticats after spending the last six seasons (2018-24) with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. In 93 regular season games, the five-foot-nine, 202-pound native of

Roy Shivers was a game-changer in professional football for reasons that transcend touchdowns, tackles, X’s and O’s. His contributions from a cultural perspective are also worthy of celebration — Black History Month being an opportune time to reflect on a Canadian football legend and a trailblazer. In 1995, Shivers became the first Black general manager

WINNIPEG —  The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced on Friday the club has signed two defensive backs, including National free agent Enock Makonzo and American Javaris Davis. Makonzo became a free agent on February 11. Makonzo (five-foot-11, 195 pounds; Coastal Carolina; born: May 1, 1997, in Lachine, QC) joins the Blue Bombers after most recently being

TORONTO — The offer of National talent in the CFL continues to grow year after year, but so does the demand. Canadian difference makers are one of the most valuable commodities in the league, which means teams will never stop trying to add more Nationals to their roster. CFL.ca brings you five notable Canadians who

TORONTO — Free agency is a period of hope for sports teams, symbolizing the start of a new cycle that could lead to championships. Not every free agent is the same, however. Some rise above the pack to give their team more than just a stat line, elevating the play of the whole squad to

MONTREAL – The Montreal Alouettes have signed American defensive tackle Dylan Wynn to a one-year deal, the team announced on Monday. The veteran spent the 2024 season with the Als and became a free agent on February 11. Wynn (six-foot-two, 290 pounds) recorded 18 defensive tackles in 16 games (12 starts) with the team last

I think it’s safe to say the first week of 2025 free agency has lived up to the hype. And much like we did prior to free agency, this week’s Monday Morning Quarterback is focused on some of our favourite transactions so far. Starting with the West Division, we’ve identified our favourite additions since the

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have announced on Friday their football operations staff for the 2025 season. Most of the names were part of or closely associated with the team that finished first in the regular season in 2024 and won the 1110th Grey Cup in 2023. The Als announced that Alex Vertullo is the

TORONTO — Free agency is a process that never stops. That’s because front offices around the league are constantly evaluating players that they think could add to their teams come February. One of the pieces of the puzzle is the statistical analysis. That’s where tools like Pro Football Focus (PFF) come into play, helping football

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced on Friday the club has signed six American players: defensive backs Cam Allen, Trey Vaval, Isaiah Avery and Dexter Lawson, Jr., linebacker Latavius Brini and receiver David Wallis. Allen (six-foot-one, 195 pounds; Purdue; born: November 22, 1999, in Bluefield, VA) was most recently with the Denver Broncos in

The music has stopped. Seats have been taken. Or at least many of them have, anyway. With lots of signatures now on newly completed contracts, we can start to take stock of what’s going on in CFL free agency 2025. Here are 10 takeaways from free agency so far, one with a league-wide flavour to

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed free agent National defensive back Godfrey Onyeka and re-signed national offensive lineman Kyle Saxelid, the team announced on Wednesday. The veterans became free agents on February 11. RELATED» A team-by-team look at 2025 CFL Free Agency» Top 10 moves during the Free Agency Communication Window» Who’s Still Available?: 2025 free agent

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed American running back Daijun Edwards through the 2027 season, the team announced on Tuesday. Edwards (five-foot-10, 201 pounds) played four seasons at Georgia University (2020-23) where he registered 2,083 yards on 390 runs and 24 touchdowns. RELATED» Everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 CFL Free Agency» CFL.ca’s

We’re in that calm place between full on storms. The free agency communication window is now officially closed, which means the opening of 2025 signing season is upon us. This year’s negotiation window brought us plenty of agreements that are set to become official Tuesday afternoon. And while there are plenty of things left to