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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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