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TORONTO — It’s been a unique year, and following free agency back in February, we are nearly ready to kick off the 2021 CFL Draft, which will mark the final marquee off-season event ahead of training camps opening across the Canadian Football League. Now, each team will have a chance to make their selections to

The story of the 2011 Grey Cup champion BC Lions has, admittedly, been re-told quite a few times over the years. But as yours truly was racking his brain to think of an angle to coincide with the CFL Grey Cup On Demand Portal powered by Mark’s now showing games from the latest decade, I came

TORONTO — Deshawn Stevens hadn’t considered a career as a professional football, but after going to the Rogers Centre to watch Toronto Argonauts games as a kid, he found that drive to be out on the field, playing in front of packed crowds every week. “We got to play in one of those halftime games

TORONTO — When it comes to ratio-breakers, Andrew Harris might be the rarest of them all. The Blue Bombers running back continues to defy the traditional limitations of his position, handling a high volume role for the better part of a decade with no sign of slowing down well into his 30s. In 2019, Harris

TORONTO — Despite the efforts on the offensive and defensive sides of the football garner the majority of the headlines, some of the unsung heroes on teams ply their respective crafts on special teams. Whether it’s a game-winning field goal, a momentum-changing return, or even a punt that sways field position in crucial moments, special

Deane Leonard’s long-winded journey to the 2021 CFL Draft was set in motion when his father, Kenton, made the decision to travel north and play for the Calgary Stampeders in 1992. The defensive back spent seven seasons with the Stamps, taking home a Grey Cup with the franchise in his first season. Now, his son

TORONTO — Terrell Jana has spent the last numbers of years of his life down in Virginia, which is a long way from his hometown of Vancouver, BC. That time away has forced the receiver to grow and mature as an individual, especially over the last year, where he served as one of the captains

The CFL Draft is just days away and for the people in charge there has never been one as unique or as challenging as what 2021 will present. Imagine being a scout and trying to get verified numbers from virtual combines or being in management and trying to put together an accurate draft big board.

Terrell Jana was a freshman at Virginia taking part in what felt like the longest scrimmage of his life. It was August, 2017 and while the West Vancouver, BC receiver had spent the past two years in Virginia finishing off his high school career, he was about to see a side of his new home

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Football Team has extended American defensive back Brian Walker through the 2024 season, the team announced on Thursday. RELATED» 2021 CFL Global Combine Results» Global Draft: View full results» Edmonton signs three from Global Draft class including Nielsen Walker joined the Edmonton Football Team in 2018 as a free-agent from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers,

OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS have signed three of their picks from the 2021 CFL Global Draft and inked global linebacker Ryan Gomes, the club announced on Thursday. Ryan Gomes, Global linebacker Gomes was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He started playing football at the age of 18. He played for the Brazilian team Galo

Another year of combine testing for the CFL Draft is in the books and while these numbers might seem frivolous to some and meaningless to others, I always enjoy the context they add to the draft season discussion. One of my favourite exercises is taking performances from players available in the 2021 draft and finding

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Football Team has signed their first three picks from the 2021 CFL Global Draft, the team announced on Thursday. The team signed the following players: First Round (2nd Overall): OL Steven Nielsen – Eastern Michigan University Nielsen is originally from Dragoer, Denmark but has played his University Football for Eastern Michigan.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Global wide receiver Sebastien Sagne and Global kicker Wihan van der Riet. Sagne (six-foot-two, 200 pounds) was selected by the Roughriders in the fourth round (32nd overall) in the 2021 Global Draft. Sagne had a strong showing at the CFL’s Global Combine this year, posting a 4.53-second 40-yard

TORONTO —Nelson Lokombo has proven his ability through the U SPORTS ranks over the last number of years, becoming a star defensive back at the University of Saskatchewan.  But his passion began from watching his two older brothers, Boloy and Boseko, who both began playing before Nelson did.  “I really couldn’t get my eyes off

Canadian Football League general managers will head into next week’s draft without even knowing what they got out of last year’s draft. In 2021, when training camps begin, there will be two years of draft prospects heading in to prove the deserve a shot. Where does that leave teams coming into the Canadian draft in

EDMONTON — The EE Football Team announced on Wednesday that Bobby Merritt has been named the team’s assistant general manager. “Bobby is an experienced talent evaluator who has spent over a decade as an NFL scout along with multiple roles at NCAA programs,” said GM/VP of football operations Brock Sunderland. “He’s spent the last four

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