Football (CFL)

Argonauts sign all-star linebacker Wynton McManis to extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have signed all-star linebacker Wynton McManis to a contract extension, the CFL team announced Friday.

Jan 26, 2024 11:06 AM Read more >

Veteran lineman Kristian Matte signs up for 14th CFL season with Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL — Canadian offensive lineman Kristian Matte is returning for a 14th season with the Montreal Alouettes. The six-foot-four, 296-pound Matte signed a one-year deal Thursday with the defending Grey Cup champions.

Jan 25, 2024 2:47 PM Read more >

UBC lineman Benedet top-ranked Canadian university player on CFL winter scouting list

TORONTO — It's always good to have options, and Theo Benedet certainly does regarding a pro football career. The towering six-foot-seven, 305-pound offensive lineman from the University of British Columbia moved up one spot to No.

Jan 25, 2024 11:38 AM Read more >

Ottawa Redblacks sign quarterback Dru Brown to two-year extension

OTTAWA — Dru Brown won't be hitting CFL free agency. The Ottawa Redblacks signed the American quarterback to a two-year deal Wednesday. The CFL club acquired Brown's rights last week from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for a 2024 fifth-round draft pick.

Jan 24, 2024 2:31 PM Read more >

Blue Bombers home venue to be renamed Princess Auto Stadium in April

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will have a new home this season. The CFL club announced Tuesday its home venue will go by the name of Princess Auto Stadium. The official change will come about in April.

Jan 23, 2024 4:04 PM Read more >

Ottawa Redblacks re-sign American defensive linemen Carter, Mauldin IV

OTTAWA — Bryce Carter is staying put. The American defensive lineman, who terrorized CFL quarterbacks last season, signed a one-year extension with the Ottawa Redblacks. He was slated to become a free agent next month. The six-foot-one.

Jan 23, 2024 3:37 PM Read more >

Former Calgary Stampeder offensive lineman Bruce Covernton dead at age 57

CALGARY — Bruce Covernton, a former offensive lineman who won two Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders, died Tuesday. He was 57. The Stampeders confirmed Covernton's death but the cause wasn't divulged.

Jan 23, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

CFL's Calgary Stampers name former OL Jay McNeil as team president

CALGARY — Jay McNeil is the new president of the Calgary Stampeders. The former Stampeders offensive lineman was promoted to the post Tuesday.

Jan 23, 2024 9:33 AM Read more >

Veteran receiver Rhymes signs two-year contract with Ottawa Redblacks

OTTAWA — Dominique Rhymes is officially back with the Ottawa Redblacks. The CFL team announced Monday it had signed Rhymes to a two-year contract. Rhymes and the B.C. Lions mutually agreed to part ways last week.

Jan 22, 2024 3:47 PM Read more >

Source: Montreal Alouettes re-sign Ellis, Murray to one-year contract extensions

MONTREAL — Avery Ellis and Najee Murray are both remaining with the Grey Cup-champion Montreal Alouettes. According to a CFL source, the two veteran Americans have both signed one-year contract extensions with Montreal.

Jan 20, 2024 3:31 PM Read more >