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OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced on Friday that the football club has extended National linebacker James Peter. Peter was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 5

Riders sign quarterback Tommy Stevens to two-year extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American quarterback Tommy Stevens to a two-year contract extension, the team announced on Friday. Stevens was set to become a free agent in February.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 5

CFL.ca’s top 30 pending free agents

TORONTO — We are quickly closing in on one of the most highly-anticipated dates on the CFL calendar. Free Agency arrives Feb. 10 at noon ET, as contracts are set to expire, signalling plenty of movement on the way.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 4

REDBLACKS sign eight, including defensive lineman Dennis Briggs Jr.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced on Thursday they have signed eight players, including American defensive lineman Dennis Briggs Jr., American defensive

Saskatchewan Roughriders News / CFL.ca / December 4

Riders sign quarterback Trevor Harris to one-year extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed 112th Grey Cup MVP Trevor Harris to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Thursday. Harris was set to become a free agent in February.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 4

Potential landing spots for 5 pending free agents

It is hard to believe, but as snow begins to fall across much of the country and the calendar has already flipped to December, we are nearing the shortest day of the year and shifting our attention from the on-field greatness of 2025 to the potential off-season drama of 2026.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 4

Argos name John Hufnagel senior advisor to general manager and head coach

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts announced on Thursday that Canadian Football Hall of Famer and five-time Grey Cup champion John Hufnagel has been hired as senior advisor to the general manager and head coach.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 4

Bombers sign American defensive lineman Arnold Young

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced on Thursday the team has signed American defensive lineman Arnold Young. Young (six-foot-four, 280 pounds)

Calgary Stampeders News / CFL.ca / December 4

Stamps extend National offensive lineman Bryce Bell

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders announced on Thursday they have extended National offensive lineman Bryce Bell. A member of the Red and White since 2021, Bell had been eligible to become a free agent on Feb.

BC Lions News / CFL News Hub / December 3

BC Lions Extend Star Receiver Keon Hatcher Through 2027

The BC Lions announced on Wednesday that they have signed WR Keon Hatcher to a 2 season contract that will keep him in the black and orange through the 2027 season.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 3

REDBLACKS extend National RB Daniel Adeboboye through 2027

OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced on Wednesday that the football club has extended National running back Daniel Adeboboye to a two-year contract, keeping him in the nation’s capital through the 2027 season.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 3

Riders sign receiver Collin Brunstein, running back Marcus Major Jr.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American wide receiver Collin Brunstein and American running back Marcus Major Jr., the team announced on Wednesday.

BC Lions News / CFL.ca / December 3

Lions sign receiver Keon Hatcher Sr. to a two-year extension

VANCOUVER — Keon Hatcher Sr. is staying in the Lions Den. The BC Lions have signed Hatcher Sr. to a two-year extension, the team announced on Wednesday.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 3

Als sign American DB Cale Sanders Jr.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes announced today that they have signed American defensive back Cale Sanders Jr. to a two-year contract (2026–2027). Sanders Jr.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 3

3 top pending free agents from every West Division team

Just like it was for the East Division, coming up with the top three pending free agents for each West Division team was no easy task. Because the free agent class of 2026 is as star studded as it is, we haven’t been able to list numerous big-name players.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 3

3 top pending free agents from every East Division team

The list of pending free agents for every team has been released and it’s a star-studded group once again. With so many big names needing new deals, it was a slight challenge coming up with a top three on each team.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 3

Elks extend defensive lineman Brandon Barlow

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have extended American defensive lineman Brandon Barlow through the 2026 season, the club announced Tuesday. Barlow was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 2

Lions sign American receiver Jaelon Darden

VANCOUVER — The BC Lions announced on Tuesday that the team has signed American wide receiver Jaelon Darden. Darden (five-foot-nine, 175 pounds) was selected in round four (129th overall) by Tampa Bay in the 2021 NFL Draft and appeared in 21 games over the next two seasons with the team.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 2

REDBLACKS sign seven Americans, including running back Elijah Collins

OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced on Tuesday they have signed seven American players, including running back Elijah Collins, running back Marquez Cooper, punter Noah Gettman, receiver Robert Lewis, quarterback Matt Morrissey, receiver Sam Schnee and American quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams.

CFL News / CFL.ca / December 2