Stories By JC Abbott
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
/ April 14, 2023Riders’ receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker’s recovery from hip surgery ‘going phenomenal’
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have inked Canadian receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the team...
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CFL Draft
/ April 14, 20232023 CFL Draft profiles: Saint Mary’s TE Sebastian Howard overcame homelessness for shot at pro football
Scouting football players is more blackjack than science. You look at the available information in your hand — physical traits, personality,...
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B.C. Lions
/ April 10, 20233DownNation’s all-time CFL-to-NFL team
Last month, the football world lost a legend when Bud Grant passed away at age 95. The former head coach of...
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Ottawa Redblacks
/ April 8, 2023Redblacks’ Bob Dyce happy to pay premium for ‘infectious aggressiveness’ of OL Drew Desjarlais
It is hard to put a cap on the value of quality homegrown offensive linemen in the CFL, but more than...
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CFL Draft
/ April 7, 2023Edmonton Elks believe acquiring former fifth-rounder Woodly Appolon for second-round pick was a ‘bargain’
When it comes to managing draft capital, football teams live by two simple rules: more picks are better and the higher...
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Toronto Argonauts
/ April 7, 2023NFL veteran Dontrelle Inman will need to ‘earn’ his roster spot in return to Argos: Ryan Dinwiddie
The Toronto Argonauts made an offseason splash by repatriating veteran receiver Dontrelle Inman after seven seasons in the NFL, but the...
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Toronto Argonauts
/ April 3, 2023Argos expect Canadian LB Jordan Williams to ‘push to start’ over Grey Cup MVP Henoc Muamba
The Toronto Argonauts expect to have competition for their middle linebacker position in training camp. The team traded their 2023 first-round...
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B.C. Lions
/ April 2, 2023Change to ratio rules factor in B.C. Lions’ decision to sign veteran DE Shawn Lemon
For the third time in six years, the B.C. Lions have added American defensive end Shawn Lemon to their pass rush...
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Calgary Stampeders
/ March 31, 2023Stampeders all-star DB Tre Roberson ‘should be good to go’ following injury-shortened 2022 season
The 2022 season was not a kind one to Calgary Stampeders defensive back Tre Roberson. The former league all-star missed 13...
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CFL Draft
/ March 30, 2023Canadian OL Dontae Bull makes return from injury at Fresno State NFL Pro Day
Canadian offensive lineman Dontae Bull has made his return from injury at the Fresno State Pro Day in front of scouts...