The Ottawa Redblacks have signed college quarterback Zach Calzada to a contract. The 25-year-old spent the 2025 NCAA season with the Kentucky Wildcats, where he threw for just 238 yards and two interceptions over three games.
The CFL has levied a fine of $18,002 against the Ottawa Redblacks for exceeding the 2025 Salary Expenditure Cap of $6,062,365. The fine represents a dollar-for-dollar amount equal to the team’s overage of the limit.
Nigel Romick, a defensive lineman and original Ottawa Redblack, announced his retirement from professional football Friday after 11 seasons.
Under the Canadian Football League (CFL) Drug Policy for Combine athletes, three prospects who participated in the League’s Combine Season will have their draft years deferred to 2027 and they will be ineligible to sign a CFL contract for one calendar year.
Long snapper Jorgen Hus, the longest-serving member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has retired after 10 seasons, the team announced Thursday.
The CFL Canadian Draft is an exciting time for fans, front offices, and prospects alike, as 74 players will get the opportunity to start their professional football career in less than a week.
The Ottawa Redblacks are bringing in some local help to their defence. The team has acquired the rights to Ottawa-born defensive end Luiji Vilain from the Toronto Argonauts.
University of Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor sits atop the spring edition of the Canadian Football League Scouting Bureau.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced on Monday that they have signed Adam Bighill to a one-day contract so he can retire as a member of the team.
It took longer than many expected, but the Canadian quarterback is finally a Blue Bomber, ready to compete for the No. 2 job behind Zach Collaros, Dave Naylor writes.
Taylor Elgersma doesn’t view coming to the CFL and signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this week as a consolation prize. The Canadian quarterback from London, Ont., told reporters in a video call Friday that his attempts to play in the NFL and United Football League are behind him for now and “it was time to come home.”
The Ottawa Redblacks have signed national kicker Brett Lauther to a one-year deal, the team announced on Friday.
Taylor Elgersma is a Winnipeg Blue Bomber. The CFL club announced Thursday night it had signed the former Wilfrid Laurier quarterback. Contact details weren’t divulged.
The BC Lions have signed veteran American defensive back C.J. Coldon.
The Ottawa Redblacks have released veteran national kicker Lewis Ward.
The Canadian Football League announced a suspension for Ajou Ajou for a violation of the league's Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Policy. Ajou was immediately released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
The community-owned club released its 2025 annual report Wednesday. It showed the Blue Bombers posted a $12.1-million operating profit and an $8.4-million investment in capital improvements at Princess Auto Stadium.
Chad Kelly’s NFL dream isn’t over just yet. The 32-year-old Toronto Argonauts quarterback told The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson that he still hopes to return to the league one day.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers hired Lee Hull as their receivers coach Monday.
CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston believes moving the goalposts will result in more touchdowns scored. Jalen Philpot initially balked at the changes but has since softened his stance.
After going unsigned as a CFL free agent in 2023, quarterback Michael O’Connor figured he was done with football. Three years later, the 30-year-old Ottawa native is chasing the Olympic dream.
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