2018 Free Agency

Riders release RBs LaFrance, Bell

February 1, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released running backs Shakir Bell and Kienan LaFrance.

Position of Strength: Depth defines FA defensive backs

February 1, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
The number of high-end defensive backs pending free agency could sit somewhere near the double-digits. CFL.ca breaks down the deepest position group in all of free agency.

Ticats extend Capicciotti; release Davis

February 1, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats made two big roster moves on Thursday, releasing veteran defensive back Emanuel Davis while signing pending free agent and defensive end Justin Capicciotti to a two-year ...

Lions extend Steward through 2018

February 1, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
The BC Lions and national offensive lineman Hunter Steward have agreed to a one-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.

Josh Bell retires; joins Stamps’ coaching staff

February 1, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
After a six-year career in the Canadian Football League including the past four seasons with the Stampeders, Joshua Bell is retiring as an active player and has been named Calgary’s ...

Lions release Micah Awe to pursue NFL opportunities

January 31, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
The BC Lions have released linebacker Micah Awe to pursue NFL opportunities, the team announced Wednesday.

Checking Down: Deadline day arrives for Johnny Manziel

January 31, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
Luke Tasker and Hunter Steward are reportedly nearing new deals, plus deadline day for Johnny Manziel has arrived. All that and more in this week’s Checking Down.

Lions ink DL Forde for 2018 season

January 31, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
The BC Lions have signed national defensive lineman Maxx Forde for the 2018 season.

Position of Strength: Spencer, Green lead top-heavy group of FA receivers

January 30, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
Some big names are already off the market, but the group of receivers about to become free agents is an impressive one, especially when you start at the top.

Stamps bring back Ja’Gared Davis

January 29, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
The Calgary Stampeders have signed international defensive end Ja’Gared Davis to a contract extension, the team announced Monday.

Canadian Content: Ranking the national free agents

January 29, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
As we understand well in the three-down game, the real difference-makers in free agency are those who can change the ratio. CFL.ca ranks the top 15 Canadian free agents.

Steinberg’s MMQB: Messam deserves more respect

January 29, 2018 | Pat Steinberg
Jerome Messam’s name has been much-talked about as free agency approaches, and as our Monday Morning QB Pat Steinberg writes, maybe he’s not getting enough respect.

The Great Debate: Where will Messam play in ’18?

January 26, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
After two and a half seasons, could Jerome Messam’s time in Calgary be coming to an end? CFL.ca weighs the options for the pending free agent running back.

O’Leary: Are the Riders nearing ‘contender’ status?

January 25, 2018 | Chris O'Leary
Just like the Eskimos a few years ago, are Chris Jones’ Riders ready to take the next step? CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary writes.

Checking Down: Free agency fast approaching

January 24, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
Free agency is fast approaching and there are plenty of new signings across the league. Plus, the top 30 list hits the wire. More in this week’s Checking Down.

Esks extend King through 2019; sign two others

January 24, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
The Edmonton Eskimos have extended defensive back Neil King, the team announced on Wedesday.

REDBLACKS, Mateas agree to two-year extension

January 24, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
The Ottawa REDBLACKS have signed former first overall pick Alex Mateas to a two-year contract extension, the team has announced.

Posey waiting on call to ‘figure out where I’ll be next year’

January 23, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
Just a month before he’s set to become a free agent, DeVier Posey is waiting patiently for a call to tell him where he will be next season.

Howard, Hunt among four Esks cuts

January 22, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
The Edmonton Eskimos have released four players, the team announced Monday, including veteran defensive lineman Marcus Howard and three pending free agents.

CFL.ca’s Top 30 Pending Free Agents

January 22, 2018 | CFL.ca Staff
We are quickly closing in on one of the most highly-anticipated dates on the CFL calendar. Free agency arrives Feb. 13, and CFL.ca is here with the annual list of the top 30 free agents.
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