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2026 Most Impactful: Can Chad Kelly prove he can return to MOP form in Toronto?

All eyes will be on quarterback Chad Kelly this season as he has not played a live snap of football since suffering an injury in the 2024 East Final against the Alouettes. In an effort to offer their QB some protection, the Argos brought in offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley and also bolstered their defence by bringing back linebacker Adarius Pickett. TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor has more on what can be expected of these three players this season.

May 21, 2026 at 10:32AM EDT

Who will slot in behind Collaros at the quarterback position this year?

There is no question who will be the Blue Bombers starting quarterback for the 2026 season as veteran QB Zach Collaros is entering his 14th season, but the big question is who will back him up? TSN's Danielle Bain has more as Winnipeg gets ready to kick off their preseason on Saturday against the Roughriders.

May 20, 2026 at 2:02PM EDT

Rookie QB Elgersma chats Bombers camp and his comfort level with running the offence

Blue Bombers rookie quarterback Taylor Elgersma shares what he can improve on with the team, how comfortable he is with the offence, and what he can take from his experience with Laurier and playing in the preseason with the Green Bay Packers in 2025.

May 20, 2026 at 1:44PM EDT

Bombers QB Collaros shares what it's like working with 'ultimate communicator' Condell

Heading into his 14th season and sixth with the Blue Bombers, Winnipeg's quarterback Zach Collaros shares what is ideal preseason looks like and what he likes about working with Tommy Condell again.

May 20, 2026 at 1:32PM EDT

2026 Most Impactful: Butler, Berryhill could be reliable options for Rourke and Lions

With reigning MOP Nathan Rourke at the helm, the Lions are always going to be dangerous but if they are going to get over the hump in 2026, three players will be relied upon. TSN Football Insider Farhan Lalji explains how James Butler, Stanley Berryhill III and Darnell Sankey can provide an impact in B.C.

May 20, 2026 at 10:36AM EDT

2026 Most Impactful: Ticats' offence will lean on a pair of Canadian receivers

The Tiger-Cats will be relying heavily on the Canadian receiver duo of Kiondre Smith and Kurleigh Gittens Jr. while the addition of Wynton McManis should offer a boost to Hamilton's defence. TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor examines how these three players can be the most impactful for the Ticats this season.

May 19, 2026 at 10:13AM EDT

CFL: Roughriders 15, Stampeders 20

Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 87 yards and a touchdown in limited action and the Calgary Stampeders kicked off the CFL preseason with a win over the reigning Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders on Monday.

May 18, 2026 at 10:50PM EDT

2026 Most Impactful: Stamps' Adams Jr. needs bigger impact after two-year extension

After a difficult 2024 season, the Stampeders were back in the playoffs in 2025 and are looking to reascend again this season as hosts of the Grey Cup. They reestablished their culture a year ago, and a big part of that culture was Vernon Adams Jr., who needs to have an even bigger impact in 2026. TSN's Farhan Lalji examines the most impactful players for Calgary in 2026.

May 18, 2026 at 8:31AM EDT

2026 Most Impactful: Mack reunites with Fajardo in Edmonton

Elks running back Justin Rankin will look to build on a great start to his CFL career, while Austin Mack, perhaps the team's biggest addition, will be reuniting with quarterback Cody Fajardo. TSN Football Insider Farhan Lalji details the most impactful players for Edmonton in 2026.

May 15, 2026 at 7:07PM EDT

Kelly 'doesn't look like he's been away very long' as he looks to regain MOP form

Football Insider Dave Naylor and CFL analyst Henoc Muamba breakdown what they saw from quarterback Chad Kelly at Argonauts practice on Thursday and discuss how he has to reintegrate himself with the team after missing all of last season.

May 14, 2026 at 7:31PM EDT

Kelly: 'I can do everything I want to do and much more, I actually feel quicker'

Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly joins TSN's Dave Naylor to explain what it's like coming back to the game after missing a lot of time due to a complicated injury, what he did to get ready for the season, how he likes working with head coach Mike Miller, and more.

May 14, 2026 at 2:36PM EDT

Miller shares what he's trying to establish during camp, early assessment of Kelly

Argonauts head coach Mike Miller shares his first impressions of the team, what he's trying to establish during training camp, what he's seen from his quarterback room, what challenges he expects Chad Kelly to face as he returns after missing an extended period of time, and much more.

May 14, 2026 at 2:11PM EDT

2026 Most Impactful: New OC Condell, WR White can help Collaros return to All-Star form

After missing the Grey Cup in 2025, the Blue Bombers spent more in free agency than they usually do in an effort to return to their lofty status atop the Western Conference. TSN's Farhan Lalji examines players that can step up and make a big impact for Winnipeg in 2026.

May 14, 2026 at 8:52AM EDT

2026 Most Impactful: Greg Bell could be the answer to ending Redblacks' RB1 search

This offseason has brought a new flavour to the Redblacks with potential impact players being added to several positions on the field under new head coach Ryan Dinwiddie. Headlining is the addition of Greg Bell, who could be the answer as the team's RB1. TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor details the most impactful players for Ottawa in 2026.

May 13, 2026 at 9:22AM EDT

Rourke, Lions 'hit the ground running' as year two under Buck Pierce begins

Farhan Lalji joins SportsCentre from Lions training camp to explain why Nathan Rourke and the team are hitting the ground running for year two under Buck Pierce. He also touches on a big hole on the offensive line and how they plan to remedy it.

May 12, 2026 at 10:02PM EDT

'It's a luxury': Rourke on having a year under his belt with Pierce's system

Nathan Rourke calls it a luxury to already have a year under Buck Pierce's system and says the familiarity with the offence is already paying off at camp.

May 12, 2026 at 9:38PM EDT

Muamba: McManis already making his presence felt; Ford battling for Ticats backup QB

When the Tiger-Cats lost Devin Veresuk to the Colts there was a hole created at the linebacker position but the team brought in Wynton McManis, who is already making his presence felt in Hamilton. TSN's Dave Naylor is joined by Henoc Muamba to discuss what the veteran LB can add to the team, the opportunity that exists at the running back position and Tre Ford battling for a backup quarterback position.

May 12, 2026 at 7:09PM EDT

Awe, Sutherland, Hamlin each trying to carve their space out at Alouettes camp

Micah Awe, Jonathan Sutherland and Arthur Hamlin each spoke about what they hope to bring to the Alouettes as they all hope to impress the coaching staff during training camp.

May 12, 2026 at 4:18PM EDT

Veteran LB McManis feeling at home from day one with Ticats

Veteran linebacker Wynton McManis spoke about his first impression of the Tiger-Cats and the impressive level of communication he has experienced so far. Running back Shane Watts discussed what he can bring to Hamilton and taking advantage of this opportunity.

May 12, 2026 at 2:46PM EDT

Tre Ford wants to show Ticats he is capable of commanding offence

After spending four years in Edmonton, quarterback Tre Ford will be playing in Hamilton this season and he spoke about learning from head coach Scott Milanovich and the experience he brings to the Tiger-Cats.

May 12, 2026 at 2:46PM EDT

2026 Most Impactful: Newcomers Vaughters, Letcher Jr. ready to step in for Riders

The Roughriders underwent plenty of changes on both sides of the ball in the offseason as they look to defend their 2025 Grey Cup title. TSN Football analyst Farhan Lalji has more on the next wave of impact players in Saskatchewan.

May 12, 2026 at 8:57AM EDT