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Lions extend National linebacker Adam Konar

VANCOUVER — The BC Lions announced on Wednesday that National linebacker Adam Konar has signed a two-year extension. Konar was eligible to become a free agent on February 10.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 17

Ticats announce football operations staff for 2026

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have announced on Wednesday their football operations staff for the 2026 season. Led by president of football operations Orlondo Steinauer, the Tiger-Cats front office will benefit from strong continuity, with much of the group returning from the 2025 season.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 17

Stamps sign running back Dedrick Mills to two-year extension

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders announced on Wednesday they have signed American running back Dedrick Mills to a two-year contract that will keep the Waycross, Ga., product with the Red and White through the 2027 season.

Thomas Bertrand-Hudon, Riders agree to one-year extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced on Wednesday they have signed national running back Thomas Bertrand-Hudon to a one-year contract extension.

Montreal Alouettes News / CFL.ca / December 17

Alouettes extend defensive back Najee Murray

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes announced on Wednesday that the team has reached an agreement with American defensive back Najee Murray for the 2026 season.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 17

Recapping every West Division team’s 2025 season

The Wild West. It has always been that way, and in the CFL it always will be. You can overhaul your roster, change your franchise quarterback, fire your coach and general manager, bring in the top draft pick, have a superstar lose a chunk of time to major injury, or watch a young player become a household name.

BC Lions News / CFL.ca / December 16

Lions sign National defensive back Josh Hagerty to two-year extension

VANCOUVER — The BC Lions announced on Tuesday that National defensive back Josh Hagerty has signed a two-year extension. He was eligible to become a free agent on February 10.

Riders extend National defensive back Jayden Dalke

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed National defensive back Jayden Dalke to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Tuesday.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 16

Bombers sign Redha Kramdi to two-year extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed defensive back Redha Kramdi to a two-year extension, the team announced on Tuesday. Kramdi was set to become a free agent in February and was ranked No.

Montreal Alouettes News / CFL.ca / December 16

Alouettes extend National linebacker Tyrell Richards

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes announced Tuesday that they have signed Canadian linebacker Tyrell Richards to an extension for the 2026 season. Richards was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 16

Riders sign receiver Malik Knowles

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American wide receiver Malik Knowles, the team announced on Tuesday. Knowles (six-foot-two, 196 pounds) signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2023.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 16

5 standout Canadian rookies from 2025

TORONTO — Making the jump to professional football is never easy, but a few first-year Nationals proved in 2025 that they were ready for the challenge right away.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 15

Bombers sign Brady Oliveira to extension through 2028

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have secured their star running back for the next three seasons. Brady Oliveira has signed an extension through 2028, the team announced on Monday.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 15

REDBLACKS extend offensive lineman Dino Boyd

OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced on Monday that the football club has extended American offensive lineman Dino Boyd, who was the club’s nominee for Most Outstanding Lineman this past season.

Montreal Alouettes News / CFL.ca / December 15

Als sign offensive lineman Cyrille Hogan-Saindon to two-year extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes announced Monday that they have signed Quebec-born offensive lineman Cyrille Hogan-Saindon to a two-year contract. Hogan-Saindon was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 15

Riders sign defensive linemen Sundiata Anderson, Davin Vann

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive lineman Sundiata (Sunny) Anderson and American defensive lineman Davin Vann, the team announced on Monday.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 15

MMQB: 4 players who keep finding new heights

While I don’t think many were surprised, it was awesome to see Bo Levi Mitchell opt not to call it a career and instead sign back for another two years with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

BC Lions News / CFL News Hub / December 13

BC Lions Extend FB Riley Pickett Through 2027 Season

The BC Lions announced on Friday that they have signed Canadian fullback Riley Pickett to a 2 year contract extension that will keep him with the Lions through 2027.

BC Lions News / CFL.ca / December 12

Lions extend Riley Pickett through 2027

VANCOUVER — The BC Lions and National fullback Riley Pickett have agreed to a two-year contract extension, the team announced on Friday. The Saskatoon native was eligible to become a free agent in February.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 12

Argos extend long snapper Guillemette, sign offensive lineman Bland

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have extended National long snapper Adam Guillemette and have signed American offensive lineman Desmond Bland, the team announced on Friday.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 12

5 rivalry games to circle on your calendar in 2026

Winter has descended on much of our great frozen country and the 2026 CFL season feels far away in many respects. But in truth, it’s only 13 sleeps to when Santa slips down the chimney and 174 sleeps until the 2026 campaign kicks off in Steeltown with a tilt featuring Davis Alexander’s Montreal Alouettes and Bo Levi Mitchell’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 12

Ticats sign defensive back Cameron Stone, receiver Blayne Taylor

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed American defensive back Cameron Stone and American wide receiver Blayne Taylor, the team announced on Friday.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 12

Top 10 pending free agent receivers with tough decisions ahead

With free agency in full swing, I wanted to take a crack at the top 10 pass-catchers available on the prospective market. However, the more I went through the names listed for 2025’s end-of-season club shopping spree, the more I realized this is a list full of interesting decisions, more than one chock-full of superstar names in high demand.

Paris Jackson Faces Major Setback in Legal Battle Against Michael Jackson's Estate

Paris‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Jackson's legal battle against the estate of her late father, Michael Jackson, received a hefty setback. On Monday, the majority of the musician's 27-year-old complaint was struck by the Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell L.