2016 Free Agency

Free Agent Dream Team: Dunk makes his picks

February 7, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO — We know this year’s pending free agent crop is pretty good, but how good? There’s still some time for players to sign new contracts before 12pm at Feb. 9, when ...

Canadian Content: The free agent national forecast

February 7, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO — In what’s shaping up to be one of the deepest free agent classes in recent memory, a Canadian passport can go a long way in spiking a player’s value. Five of the top six players ...

Destination Unknown: Critical decision looms for Harris

February 7, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
With Harris’ return to Toronto by no means imminent, CFL.ca looks at where the gunslinger could end up and where his best chances to not only start but take a franchise under his wing will be.

Morris: A fork in the road for Travis Lulay

February 7, 2016 | Jim Morris
VANCOUVER — His career path has already experienced many twists and turns. Now quarterback Travis Lulay has come to a fork in the road. Lulay is scheduled to become a free agent Feb. 9. The ...

Ticats’ Laurent leads elite class of pending free agent defensive linemen

February 7, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO – Ted Laurent, a defensive lineman for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, is at or near the top of every list when it comes to the top pending free agents out there. The reason has lots to do with ...

Moving On: Andrew Harris will test FA market

February 6, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
VANCOUVER — One of the most productive backs in recent franchise history is about to become one of the most prolific players on the free agent market. Lions GM and head coach Wally Buono ...

Gabriel staying in Toronto; signs extension with Argos

February 5, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO — One of the more sought after national free agents is now off the market, just four days before the annual bidding war begins. Fourth-year safety Jermaine Gabriel has signed an ...

Bishop III released by Stamps after NFL deal

February 5, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders announced Friday they’ve released defensive end Freddie Bishop III, who the team confirmed has agreed to a deal with an NFL team. “Freddie has ...

Stampeders ink D’Aguilar to extension

February 4, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders locked up some key young Canadian talent on Thursday, announcing they’ve agreed to a contract extension with defensive lineman Ben ...

Als lock up RB, return ace Stefan Logan

January 29, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes will have one of the league’s most explosive players back in their lineup this season, as the team announced Friday it has extended the contract of ...

Bagg, Riders agree to contract extension

January 28, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
REGINA — In an off-season of change, at least one familiar face will return to the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ receiving corps this season. The team announced Thursday that national ...

Nik Lewis signs one-year deal to stay in Montreal

January 20, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes announced on Wednesday that international slotback Nik Lewis will return with the club in 2016 after signing a one-year deal. Lewis showed once again in ...

Alouettes extend CFL sack leader Bowman

January 18, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
MONTREAL — One of the CFL’s top pass rushers will be back on the Montreal D-line in 2016, as the Als announced Monday they’ve extended defensive end John Bowman. Bowman, 33, is ...

Lions, Olafioye notch extension through 2018

January 14, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
VANCOUVER — The BC Lions made a big move to fortify their O-line on Thursday, announcing a three-year contract extension for left tackle Jovan Olafioye. The 28-year-old Detroit native is a ...

Official: Munoz extends with REDBLACKS

January 13, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS have officially agreed to a two-year contract extension with linebacker Damaso Munoz. The team confirmed the news on Friday after the Ottawa Sun‘s Tim ...

Veteran Sean Whyte extends with Esks

January 11, 2016 | Esks.com Staff
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos have extended the contact of pending free agent kicker Sean Whyte, keeping him in Green and Gold through the 2016 season. En route to becoming a Grey Cup ...

Matte, Als agree on three-year extension

January 11, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have secured an important piece on their O-line for the next three years, announcing on Monday a contract extension for Kristian Matte. A 6-foot-4, ...

Stamps extend veteran DB McDonald

January 8, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders will have veteran defensive back Brandon McDonald back on the field in 2016, as the team announced Friday the two sides have agreed on a contract ...

Ticats, Sears Jr. reach contract extension

January 8, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have reached a contract extension with veteran defensive back Johnny Sears Jr., the team announced Tuesday. Sears Jr. was a key veteran influence on the ...

Lions extend Phillips through 2017

January 7, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
VANCOUVER — Ryan Phillips vows to be a BC Lion for the rest of his playing days, and the on Thursday he backed up his word with a contract extension. The 11-year veteran defensive back put ...
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