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CFL.ca will be previewing the 2021 season, breaking down special teams, defence and offence for all nine teams as they get set to hit the field. Jonathan Rose comes to Edmonton with plenty of opportunity at cornerback (Photo: The Canadian Press) In a simpler time, this would be when you’d want to sidle up to

TORONTO — With two off-seasons to process thanks to the pandemic-induced cancellation of the 2020 CFL season, it’s easy to forget just how much has changed for teams as they head into camps on July 10. There may be no better example of an extreme before and after picture of a franchise in the CFL

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks announced on Saturday that the team has signed American offensive lineman Justin Renfrow. Renfrow has appeared in 18 games over his three year CFL career split between the BC Lions (2019) and the Calgary Stampeders (2017, 2018). He signed with Edmonton as a free agent in 2020 but was released

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders made a few roster moves on Saturday ahead of the beginning of training camp. 10 players were released, most notably National offenensive lineman Brendon LeBatte, who had spoken to the media earlier in the week about sitting out of the 2021 campaign, and American defensive back L.J. McCray. McCray started

In the end, Ricky Collins Jr. just wasn’t really done playing football, even though he’d insisted he was, when he announced his retirement last February. His wife, Haley, knew it. So did some of the kids Collins was coaching down in his hometown of Tyler, Texas. And so did an unnamed player with the Toronto

CFL.ca will be previewing the 2021 season, breaking down special teams, defence and offence for all nine teams as they get set to hit the field. Willie Jefferson was a major factor in the Blue Bombers victory over Hamilton in the 107th Grey Cup (Candice Ward/CFL.ca) Twelve points. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ defence might be

I know, it’s overwhelming. Everyday right now your favourite CFL team is announcing a retirement you didn’t expect, including some that aren’t actually retired but taking a year off like Roughriders left guard Brendan LaBatte. Other teams are announcing the addition of a few unknown American names. These are likely players who have great potential

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms with American receiver Cam Meredith, the team announced on Thursday. Meredith (6-3, 210, Illinois State, September 21, 1992 in Westchester, Ill.) comes to the Blue Bombers with 31 games of National Football League experience – 25 with the Chicago Bears over the 2015-16 seasons and six

MONTREAL — Montreal Alouettes long snapper Martin Bédard announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday, following a glorious 11-season career in the CFL, all with his childhood team. Bédard (6’3″, 237 lbs.) arrived in Montreal in 2009 after being selected in the second round (14th overall) during the Canadian Draft. He then helped the team

CFL.ca presents ‘Off-Season Depth Chart’, a series of articles reviewing every team’s depth chart as it stands to date. Note that these are not official team-issued depth charts, but projections based on insight and analysis from around the league.  HAMILTON — If it’s not broken, why fix it? That seems to be the sentiment around

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes announced on Wednesday that the club has signed deals with national fullback Alexandre Dupuis, as well as American offensive lineman Chris Schleuger. The team also signed national offensive lineman Patrick Davis, who was drafted this past May. Dupuis (6’3”, 243 lbs.) started his CFL career with the Toronto Argonauts in

CFL.ca will be previewing the 2021 season, breaking down special teams, defence and offence for all nine teams as they get set to hit the field. Garry Peters was a bright spot on BC’s defence in 2019, despite the team winning just five games and missing the playoffs (Jimmy Jeong/CFL.ca) The depth chart from the

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive lineman Stefen Banks, the team announced on Wednesday. Banks was under contract with the Stampeders in 2020 but never saw action with the Red and White after the global pandemic caused the cancellation of the Canadian Football League season. RELATED » Ready for kickoff: Previewing the 2021

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed American quarterback Drew Anderson and American defensive lineman Chei Hill, the team announced on Tuesday. Anderson is a 25-year-old quarterback out of Murray State University. The 6-4 pivot went unselected in the NFL Draft, but would join the Arizona Cardinals for the 2019 season. Anderson made his pro-debut

HAMILTON — After a busy Monday of transactions, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats continued with more news on Tuesday afternoon. The team announced they’ve signed four American players, including placekicker Taylor Bertolet, wide receiver Diondre Overton, and offensive linemen John Yarbrough and Jaelin Fisher. Bertolet, 28, spent time in the National Football League with the Minnesota Vikings

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive lineman Yurik Bethune, the team announced on Tuesday. The former Alabama A&M Bulldog spent time with the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons in 2019 and that year was also on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ practice roster for one month. RELATED » Rene Paredes set to be a stabilizing

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Monday the football club has signed three American players: Defensive tackle Lee Autry and defensive backs Reggie Cole and Adonis Davis. RELATED» Ready for Kickoff: Previewing the 2021 CFL season» Argos, Ticats eye a true QEW rivalry in 2021» Better Than Before: Ticats’ special teams magic set to sparkle Autry, 24, most

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders’ o-line took a big hit on Monday, when GM Jeremy O’Day told reporters that Brendon LaBatte wouldn’t be with the team this season. “He is definitely not retiring,” O’Day told reporters on a conference call. “With all of the (COVID-19) rules and regulations and stuff that he has going on