Defensive end Shawn Lemon arrived at the Montreal Alouettes’ training camp on Tuesday much to the surprise of many surrounding the CFL world. Lemon had announced his retirement in April before the CFL announced he was suspended indefinitely following a gambling-related investigation 2 weeks later.
Four straight trips to the Grey Cup. Three straight first place finishes in the West Division. An established winning culture. A core group chock full of Hall of Famers.
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed National offensive lineman Daniel Johnson, the team announced on Tuesday. Johnson (six-foot-five, 307 pounds) was selected by the Roughriders in the fifth round, 41st overall, of the 2024 CFL Draft.
The quarterback landscape across the CFL looks pretty stable, overall, with at least five teams appearing to be set at QB1 as training camps open. You could argue that number is as high as seven, really, with just the Argos and REDBLACKS most assuredly in the ‘hopeful’ stage when it comes to starters.
TORONTO — The CFL season is just around the corner which means CFL Game Zone is back to make your football-watching experience even more exciting. Tuesday marks the opening of the first two games, World Vision Canada’s CFL Team Picker and CFL Preseason Futures.
TORONTO — The Canadian Football League has released the following statement regarding Shawn Lemon‘s grievance over his indefinite suspension and his subsequent
The Stampeders also announced Monday the team had released American linebacker Tre Walker.
Each year as training camp rolls around the imagination wanders. Yes, there are the old sayings like hope springs eternal and everyone is 0-0, but really what camp comes down to is making you wonder what storylines – visible or yet to be discovered – could dominate the CFL landscape as we head through 2024.
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced on Tuesday the team has signed 2024 draft selection (14th overall), running back Michael Chris-Ike. Chris-Ike
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced on Monday that they have signed 2024 second round CFL Draft pick Luke Brubacher. The club also signed American defensive lineman Kobe Jones and added American wide receiver Devon Williams to its suspended list.
The most intriguing player in the CFL sat in a vast ballroom at the Sheraton Hotel in Hamilton last month, wearing a loose-fitting Edmonton Elks sweatsuit.
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes had some good news to announce on Day 2 of their 2024 training camp in Saint-Jérôme. They reached an agreement with Geoffrey Cantin-Arku, who was their first-round pick, ninth overall, in the 2024 CFL Draft.
OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced on Monday that they have signed their second overall pick in the 2024 CFL Draft, National receiver Nick Mardner.
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed national defensive back Ben Labrosse, the team announced on Monday. Labrosse, Calgary’s first pick, fourth overall at last month’s Canadian Football League draft, recently attended rookie mini-camp with the National Football League’s New York Giants.
New head coach, new offensive coordinator, new vision, new attitude. The Saskatchewan Roughriders are an entirely different team heading into 2024. The team overhauled the coaching staff after falling short of their goals in the second half of the season for the second straight year.
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are anticipating opening the season at full strength at the quarterback position. Head coach Scott Milanovich said on Monday that he expects Bo Levi Mitchell to be available when the Ticats travel to Calgary to face the Stampeders on June 7.
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced on Sunday that quarterback Taylor Powell has signed a contract extension through the 2025 season. He was scheduled to become a free agent following the 2024 season.
Shamawd Chambers is six years removed from playing in the CFL but his fingerprints will be on the 2024 season when it kicks off on June 6. Chambers’ impact on teams will be felt starting today, as camps open across the league and players begin to make their respective cases for roster spots and their pursuit of the 111th Grey Cup.
TORONTO — Training camps are officially underway which means football is just around the corner. Players arriving at new places get a chance to familiarize themselves with their new teammates while veterans look for a chance to continue getting better.
Training camp is a time to rejoice. It’s a reminder that warmer weather is close or already present while signalling the start of a new season and new iconic CFL memories.
HAMILTON — Veteran defensive lineman Ted Laurent announced his retirement from football on Sunday after 12 seasons in the Canadian Football League, including nine with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks announced on Sunday that they have released National players Cole Nelson (defensive lineman) and Wesly Appolon (linebacker).
Last week it was announced Marvin Coleman and Vince Goldsmith, two major contributors to the Calgary Stampeders will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
He will join Daniel Jones, Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito in the Giants’ QB room. Teams regularly carry four QBs into offseason programs and into training camp.
He was suspended for violating the league’s Gender-Based Violence policy.
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