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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Alouettes made precious few additions this offseason after falling short in the Grey Cup last November, but they should get a major boost if some of their top stars can manage to stay healthy. TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor details the most impactful players for Montreal in 2026.
The Lions discuss heading into Year 2 under Buck Pierce and why there will be a lot less learning and more building on the foundations that have been set from last year.
After losing in the West Final to the Roughriders, the Lions explain why expectations remain high for this season after coming up a game short last year.
CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston, along with CFLPA executive director David Mackie, join Farhan Lalji to discuss upcoming changes in the league, including playoff expansion and starting the season on the Victoria Day weekend.
The Ottawa Redblacks selected OL Giordano Vaccaro with the first overall pick in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft. The Winnipeg native played 12 games last season with Purdue. Toronto Argonauts selected Queen’s OL Niklas Henning with the second overall pick, and the Edmonton Elks took Rutgers LB Dariel Djabome with the third overall pick.
Girodano Vaccaro speaks with Danielle Bain about how it feels to go first overall in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft, and what he plans to bring to the Redblacks this season.
Four players named to the 2026 CFC Prospect Game roster joined TSN's Farhan Lalji to discuss what it means to be a part of the showcase and what they hope to achieve from the game on May 23rd in Hamilton.
With the ninth overall pick and last selection in the first round of the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft, the reigning Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders nab defensive back Malcolm Bell from Michigan State University.
With the eighth overall pick in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft, the Montreal Alouettes take tight end Rohan Jones from the University of Arkansas.
With the seventh overall pick in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft, the BC Lions select wide receiver Nathan Demontagnac out of the University of North Dakota.
With the sixth overall pick in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft, the Calgary Stampeders nab linebacker Eric Rascoe from Angelo State University.
With the fifth overall pick in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats take offensive lineman Jonathan Denis from Louisiana Tech University.
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