Football (CFL)

CFLPA 'strongly protests' suspension of veteran DB Loucheiz Purifoy

TORONTO — The CFL Players' Association says it "strongly protests" the CFL's suspension of defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy for violating its drug policy.

Jan 20, 2025 7:47 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan Roughriders hire Andrew Harris as running backs coach

REGINA — Andrew Harris is a rookie once again. The Saskatchewan Roughriders hired the league's all-time leading Canadian rusher as their running backs coach Monday.

Jan 20, 2025 5:18 PM Read more >

Ottawa Redblacks sign American quarterback Crum to one-year contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed American quarterback Dustin Crum to a one-year contract extension Monday. Crum was scheduled to become a CFL free agent next month.

Jan 20, 2025 10:52 AM Read more >

CFL suspends veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy following positive drug test

EDMONTON — The CFL suspended veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy for two games Friday for violating its drug policy. Hours before the CFL's announcement, the Edmonton Elks released Purifoy.

Jan 17, 2025 2:18 PM Read more >

Former NFL head coach Del Rio is hired by Paris Musketeers

PARIS (AP) — American football team the Paris Musketeers hired former NFL coach Jack Del Rio as their new head coach on Friday. The Musketeers are the only French team in the European League .

Jan 17, 2025 11:17 AM Read more >

Argos sign linebacker Cameron Judge to contract extension through 2026 season

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian linebacker Cameron Judge to a contract extension through the 2026 season, the CFL club announced Thursday.

Jan 16, 2025 12:46 PM Read more >

CFL releases 2025 schedule, with Roughriders kicking off season against Redblacks

TORONTO — The 2025 CFL season will kick off in Regina as two teams who returned to the playoffs last season will look to build on their momentum.

Jan 16, 2025 10:31 AM Read more >

Redblacks sign quarterback Dru Brown to one-year contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed American quarterback Dru Brown to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. The deal leaves Brown under contract with Ottawa through the 2026 season.

Jan 15, 2025 3:47 PM Read more >

The idea of hitting the free-agent market isn't a concerning one for veteran Ellis

Avery Ellis has been down this road before. The veteran American defensive lineman is slated to become a CFL free agent Feb. 11.

Jan 15, 2025 12:23 PM Read more >

Veteran receiver Eugene Lewis embraces challenge of CFL record pursuit

Eugene Lewis will have plenty riding on the start of the 2025 CFL season.

Jan 14, 2025 7:23 PM Read more >