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• CFL players union alarmed after 4 Roughriders suffer torn Achilles tendons in 6 minutes
The Canadian Football League did not play at all last season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which means the CFL needs to be particularly cautious about players easing themselves back into football shape. The CFL players union says that did not happen at team workouts this week. Incredibly, four different players on the Saskatchewan Roughriders [more]...2021
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• XFL looking to spring of 2023 for relaunch
The Canadian Football League released a statement on Wednesday saying it was no longer pursuing a formal working partnership with the XFL and the XFL followed up a short time later with a statement about its plans for the future. The XFL went into bankruptcy after the COVID-19 pandemic cut short its return in the [more]...2021
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• CFL, XFL end discussions on formal partnershipThe Canadian Football League and XFL have jointly decided to end talks on collaboration at this time, the CFL said in a statement....2021 -
• CFL, XFL not pursuing formal working arrangement at this time
Any thoughts about the Canadian Football League and the XFL joining forces in 2022 are officially on hold. The CFL engaged in talks about a working partnership with the XFL after a group including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson bought its remaining assets following the upstart league’s aborted 2020 return to action. The XFL will not [more]...2021
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• Former Bears, Saints receiver Cameron Meredith signs with Winnipeg
Former Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith signed a deal with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League on Thursday. Meredith, 28, caught 66 passes for 888 yards and four touchdowns for the Bears in 2016 before a knee injury the following season stunted his career. He had four [more]...2021
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• NFL-CFL officiating development partnership on hold again in 2021
The partnership between the National Football League and Canadian Football League geared toward developing officials have been put on hold again for the 2021 season, according to Mark Schultz of FootballZebras.com. The NFL–CFL Officiating Development Program, which has been in place since 2016, has provided chances for NFL officials to work CFL games during the [more]...2021
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• Former NFL QB Jake Plummer to star in movie featuring CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer is going to put on pads and a helmet once again to play the role of a Canadian Football League quarterback in an upcoming Canadian film. According to John Hodge of 3DownNation.com, Plummer has signed on to play the part of a signal-caller for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the film [more]...2021
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• CFL is set to return on August 5
The pandemic shut down the Canadian Football League for all of 2020. The CFL will return in 2021. The CFL has informed players and agents that the new season will begin on August 5. Training camp will open on July 10, after a quarantine that commences on July 2. Camp ends on July 31. The [more]...2021
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• CFL delays season, talks with XFL ongoing
After canceling its 2020 season, the Canadian Football League will play in 2021. But the season won’t start on time. CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie now says the season will start on August 5, will be shortened to 14 games, and will conclude with the Grey Cup on December 12 in Hamilton. But what may interest [more]...2021
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• Marv Levy chosen to CFL Hall of Fame
Former Bills head coach Marv Levy is getting recognition for another part of his coaching career, with his selection today to the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame. Levy was head coach of the Montreal Alouettes for five seasons and made the playoffs all five times. The Alouettes won the Grey Cup in 1974 and [more]...2021
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• Former Bears, Saints receiver Cameron Meredith signs with Winnipeg
Former Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith signed a deal with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League on Thursday. Meredith, 28, caught 66 passes for 888 yards and four touchdowns for the Bears in 2016 before a knee injury the following season stunted his career. He had four [more]...2021
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• Kliff Kingsbury: Kyler Murray’s backup “definitely” is Chris Streveler
The Rams aren’t expected to have Jared Goff in Week 17 after the quarterback underwent surgery on his injured thumb Monday. That means John Wolford, who played in the Alliance of American Football for the Arizona Hotshots, likely sees his first NFL action Sunday. Could he face a former Canadian Football League quarterback making his [more]...2020
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• Raiders waive Nick Usher with injury designation
The Raiders waived linebacker Nick Usher with an injury designation Monday. Usher has never played in a regular-season NFL game. He joined the Raiders on a futures contract in January after working out for the Raiders, Dolphins and Chargers in December. Edmonton released Usher from his Canadian Football League contract so he could join an [more]...2020
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![Sebastian Giovinco says player hurt every game on Toronto FC's pitch]()
• Sebastian Giovinco says player hurt every game on Toronto FC's pitchSebastian Giovinco scored two in the second half to lift Toronto over their Canadian rivals. Toronto FC star Sebastian Giovinco criticized the surface at his club's BMO Field after Saturday's game, saying a player is injured every game. Giovinco scored twice to guide Toronto to a 3-1 win over the Montreal Impact, but left the game in the 72nd minute after appearing to aggravate a groin ...2018 -
• Saskatchewan Roughriders announce signing of Tre Mason
Tre Mason is returning to the gridiron. The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League announced the signing of the former Auburn star and NFL player.The transaction is a potentially promising moment for what seemed like a sad story. Over the last three years, off-field troubles — which included an arrest for reckless driving — seemed they could end Mason’s playing career.However, th...2018
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• Ask PFW: Ready to go camping
Could LaAdrian Waddle (or even Cameron Fleming) project as emergency interior OL depth? They are both a bit tall (6-6) for the inside, but they are only one inch taller than Joe Thuney, and otherwise they should have the anchor and footwork to make it work. This wouldn’t be a permanent switch, but just something to add emergency depth and versatility given the current depth chart. The team has qui...2017
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• Stigmatized by Concussions, My NFL Career Has Inspired Renewed Dreams
2016
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• 2016 NFL Free Agents: Rumors, Predictions for Potential Offseason Targets
2015
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• Justin Blackmon Arrested: Mugshot, Details, Comments and More on Jaguars WR
2015
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• Cameron Wake Injury: Updates on Dolphins Star's Achilles and Return
2015
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• Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream
2016
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• The Duron Carter Story: From Future Star to Rock Bottom and Back Again
2015
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Canadian Football League trade, contract, salary rumors
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• Former Bears, Saints receiver Cameron Meredith signs with Winnipeg
Former Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith signed a deal with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League on Thursday. Meredith, 28, caught 66 passes for 888 yards and four touchdowns for the Bears in 2016 before a knee injury the following season stunted his career. He had four [more]...2021
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• Martavis Bryant signs with Indoor Football League
Receiver Martavis Bryant has signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League. Bryant last played in the NFL in 2018. He signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in January. “I’m excited to get into pads again and grateful to the Mass. Pirates for giving me this opportunity, and allowing [more]...2021
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• Raiders waive Nick Usher with injury designation
The Raiders waived linebacker Nick Usher with an injury designation Monday. Usher has never played in a regular-season NFL game. He joined the Raiders on a futures contract in January after working out for the Raiders, Dolphins and Chargers in December. Edmonton released Usher from his Canadian Football League contract so he could join an [more]...2020
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• After canceling season, CFL allowing players to opt out Monday
The Canadian Football League, which has canceled its 2020 season, is allowing players to opt out of their contracts starting Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. It will free those who accept the opt out a chance to play in the NFL this season. Pelissero said the Canadian Football League Players Association reached a [more]...2020
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• Jets work out CFL safety Anthony Cioffi
The Jets worked out free agent safety Anthony Cioffi on Thursday, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports. Cioffi, 25, could sign to the 90-man roster “if all checks out,” per Dunleavy. Cioffi spent the past two seasons in the Canadian Football League. He made 97 tackles on defense and 13 on special teams, [more]...2020
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• Bears sign CFL star CB Tre Roberson, per report
The Chicago Bears defense might be even stronger in 2020 after the team reportedly beat out multiple suitors to sign cornerback Tre Roberson. Roberson, a star in the Canadian Football League, is expected to sign one of the largest CFL-to-NFL contracts ever, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. While terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, Roberson’s contract is expected to finish just behind Cameron Wake’s reco...2020
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• Bears to sign CFL star CB Tre Roberson
A Canadian Football League cornerback who has been on the NFL radar for several weeks, Tre Roberson made his decision. He agreed to a deal with the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets. Roberson, who is viewed as this year’s best CFL-to-NFL prospect, participated in a few workouts and drew the attention of at least 10 teams during this process. He will join the Bears, however, and for a higher ...2020
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• XFL commish: Johnny Manziel, Trent Richardson not good enough for league
When the XFL concluded its draft, many football fans wondered how players like Johnny Manziel and Trent Richardson didn’t hear their names called in the draft. As commissioner Oliver Luck put it, neither player was viewed as good enough to be drafted by any of the teams. In an interview with The Tampa Bay Times, Luck opened up about the creation of the league, what fans can expect in the 2020 seas...2019
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• Saints HC Sean Payton offers up novel suggestion to resolve replay review issues
The New Orleans Saints came up yet again on the wrong end of a controversial call, this time during Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. In its wake, Sean Payton has offered up a novel solution to the NFL’s replay review controversies, specifically when it comes to pass interference challenges. Payton believes the current system, in which NFL senior vice president of officiating, Al Rivero...2019
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• Warren Moon speculates Manziel purposely violated CFL agreement
At the behest of the Canadian Football League, the Montreal Alouettes released former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel on Wednesday. The move came after Johnny Football allegedly “contravened the agreement which made him eligible to play.” Not only was Manziel released by Montreal, he’s barred from playing on any other team in the league. One day after the release, Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Mo...2019
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• Johnny Manziel traded to the Montreal Alouettes
Johnny Manziel will now be on a second Canadian Football League franchise in his first season up north. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats agreed to trade the former NFL first-rounder to the Montreal Alouettes, Duane Forde of TSN reports (on Twitter). This is a five-player deal, per Forde (on Twitter), but one that will send the one-time Browns bust to a place where he figures to have a better chance of seei...2018
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• CFL commissioner clears team to sign Johnny Manziel
If Johnny Manziel wants to continue his professional football career by playing in the CFL next season, he is free to do so.On Thursday, CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie announced that the Hamilton Tiger-Cats — the team that currently holds the rights to Manziel — are free to sign the former NFL quarterback.“Since last summer, the Canadian Football League has been engaged in a thorough process to d...2017
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• NFL monitoring CFL’s decision to end contact practices
It was announced last week that the Canadian Football League (CFL) was ending contact practices during the season.To many, this came as an absolute shock. How are teams expected to prepare for the physical nature of football without actually practicing what a game itself entails? In an attempt to create a better environment for player safety, was the league diminishing the on-field product?Now, in...2017
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• Ask PFW: Ready to go camping
Could LaAdrian Waddle (or even Cameron Fleming) project as emergency interior OL depth? They are both a bit tall (6-6) for the inside, but they are only one inch taller than Joe Thuney, and otherwise they should have the anchor and footwork to make it work. This wouldn’t be a permanent switch, but just something to add emergency depth and versatility given the current depth chart. The team has qui...2017
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• Former Jets, USC RB Joe McKnight Fatally Shot at Age 28
2016
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• Eric Rogers, Former CFL WR, to 49ers: Latest Contract Details and Reaction
2016
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• 2016 NFL Free Agents: Rumors, Predictions for Potential Offseason Targets
2015
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• Jacquies Smith's Wild Ride to Become the NFL's Best Player You've Never Heard of
2015
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• Cleveland Browns: the journey of Andrew Hawkins
Andrew Hawkins Andrew Hawkins was one of the most under the radar wide receivers last year in the NFL. Hawkins led the Cleveland Browns in receiving last year with 63 catches for 824 yards and two scores in 2014. But his journey till that point was not an easy task. After spending his college years at the University of Toledo, Hawkins was ready for the next step in his life playing for an NFL te...2015
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• CFL changes extra points, with an immediate impact
Much like the NFL, the Canadian Football League changed its extra point rules this year. But the CFL made more radical changes, with an immediate impact when the league opened its season on Thursday night. The first touchdown of the 2015 CFL season was scored by the Montreal Alouettes, and after that touchdown the Alouettes…...2015
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders announce signing of Tre Mason
2018
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• Manziel will play in CFL after Spring League without NFL offer
If Johnny Manziel does not get a chance to play for an NFL team following his upcoming stint in the Spring League, he will be headed to the Canadian Football League.Drew Davison of the Star Telegram passed along this information on Tuesday morning after throwing at Texas A&M’s pro day. Manziel recently wowed the scouts in attendance at San Diego’s pro day, allowing just two of 38 pass attempts to ...2018
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![Former pro football player Anthony McClanahan charged with murdering his wife]()
• Former pro football player Anthony McClanahan charged with murdering his wifeAnthony McClanahan, who played four seasons in the Canadian Football League, is charged with murdering his wife inside a Salt Lake City condominium. ...2017 -
• Former Patriots CB Leonard Myers passes away
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn the loss of Leonard Myers, a cornerback for the Patriots from 2001-02 who lost his battle with cancer this morning. He was 38. “We learned of Leonard’s illness when we invited him back to attend our 15th anniversary celebration of the 2001 Super Bowl Championship team,” said Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft. “No one wa...2017
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• Joe McKnight shot and killed in apparent road rage incident in Louisiana
Joe McKnight has been shot and killed. He was 28 years old. The former USC, Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets running back Joe McKnight’s body has been identified by family members, according to Nola.com. McNight was shot and killed at 4 p.m. ET in Terrytown, La., following a road rage incident, Jefferson Parish sheriff Newell Normand told WDSU’s Scott Walker, and the shooter is in custody, WDS...2016
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• Former Jets, USC RB Joe McKnight Fatally Shot at Age 28
2016
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• Lawrence Phillips' Autopsy Reveals Former Nebraska RB Hanged Himself in Prison
2016
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• Stigmatized by Concussions, My NFL Career Has Inspired Renewed Dreams
2016
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• Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream
2016
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• Lindy Infante, Former NFL Head Coach, Dies at Age 75
2015
Top Canadian Football League news
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• Michael Sam signs deal with CFL's Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League announced Friday that they have signed Michael Sam to a two-year deal. Sam spent part of last season with the Rams and Cowboys....2015
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• Justin Blackmon Arrested: Mugshot, Details, Comments and More on Jaguars WR
2015
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• Duron Carter, Indianapolis Colts agree to terms
After spending the last two years in the Canadian Football League, Duron Carter is getting another chance in the NFL. The son of Hall of Fame wideout Cris Carter agreed to terms with the Colts on Monday....2015
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• Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream
2016
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• WATCH: Trent Richardson absolutely trucks some dude in his second CFL game
The former first-round pick is looking kind of sharp in the Canadian Football League...2017
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• The Canadian Football League will allow Johnny Manziel to sign a contract in 2018
Are you ready for a possible Johnny Football comeback?...2017
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• Michael Sam Comments on CFL Debut with Montreal Alouettes
2015
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• Michael Sam makes Canadian Football League debut
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Michael Sam became the first openly gay player to appear in a Canadian Football League game Friday night, playing sparingly for the Montreal Alouettes in a 26-23 loss to the Ottawa Redblacks....2015
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• Vernon Adams appears headed to the CFL
After tryouts in Washington and Seattle were unsuccessful, former Oregon quarterback Vernon Adams appears to be headed to Canada. Adams, who attended rookie minicamp tryouts each of the last two weekends but was not signed by either team, told ESPN that he’d like to prove what he can do in the Canadian Football League. “I…...2016
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• Marvez: Bears fire head coach Marc Trestman, GM Phil Emery
Marc Trestman's tumultuous two-year run as Chicago Bears head coach is over. FOX Sport Insider Alex Marvez reports Chicago fired Trestman two years after hiring the former Canadian Football League-championship winning coach....2014
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• Jacquies Smith's Wild Ride to Become the NFL's Best Player You've Never Heard of
2015
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• 49ers sign top CFL receiver Eric Rogers
After Eric Rogers led the Canadian Football League with 1,448 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns last year, he drew a lot of interest from the NFL. And now he’s heading to San Francisco. Rogers is signing with the 49ers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Rogers is getting a…...2016
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• 49ers lose CFL star Eric Rogers to torn ACL
Eric Rogers led the Canadian Football League in receiving yards last season and was a highly sought after prospect when he decided to play south of the border this year. The 49ers signed him by guaranteeing him $225,000, the biggest guarantee for a CFL player since the Dolphins gave Cameron Wake a $1 million signing…...2016
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• Stigmatized by Concussions, My NFL Career Has Inspired Renewed Dreams
2016
Canadian Football League fantasy rankings and news
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• Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Weekend of Upsets and Classics
2015
Canadian Football League schedule, game
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• Marv Levy chosen to CFL Hall of Fame
2021
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• After canceling season, CFL allowing players to opt out Monday
2020
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• CFL postpones start of training camps
There’s been a lot of discussion on the possible impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the NFL schedule, including whether the league’s training camps will be able to start on time and the Canadian Football League made a decision about their own camps on Monday. CFL teams were set to start camp on May 17 with [more]...2020
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![Johnny Manziel returns to starting QB job for Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes]()
• Johnny Manziel returns to starting QB job for Canadian Football League's Montreal AlouettesAfter being sidelined for more than a month with a concussion, Johnny Manziel is back at quarterback for the CFL's Montreal Alouettes. ...2018 -
• 10 college football stars who failed in the NFL
Johnny Manziel, quarterback The first freshman ever to win the Heisman Trophy, Manziel was a two-year wunderkind at Texas A&M who had 7,820 yards passing, 2,169 yards rushing and 93 total touchdowns.Manziel was drafted 22nd overall by the Cleveland Browns in 2014. A disastrous rookie campaign preceded an improved second year thanks to having fellow signal-caller Josh McCown as a mentor.Repeated o...2018
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• CFL DFS, Week 5: Best DraftKings Daily Fantasy Canadian Football League picks
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a DFS pro with almost $2 million in winnings, gives optimal lineup advice...2018
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• 14 teams watched Johnny Manziel at USD Pro Day
Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel threw passes at Thursday’s University of San Diego pro day, and 14 NFL clubs were on hand to watch him perform, reports Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com (Twitter link).The Bears, Browns, Chargers, Giants, Chiefs, Jets, Patriots, Raiders, Titans, Lions, Jaguars, Panthers and Buccaneers, were all present at today’s workout, per Williams. Meanwhile, Mike Klis of 9New...2018
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• CFL team hires former Packers coach Mike Sherman
The fascinating coaching career of Mike Sherman is going international; the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League have hired the former NFL coach.While Sherman is a recognizable name, he most recently coached at Nauset Regional High School in North Eastham, Mass.You could hardly make up Sherman’s coaching story.After paying his dues rising the coaching ranks, Sherman spent six years l...2017
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• Ask PFW: Ready to go camping
2017
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• Vince Young officially inks contract with CFL team
Former Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young is back in the professional ranks. The 34-year-old signal caller officially inked a contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on Thursday.Young’s agent, Leigh Steinberg, made the announcement via Twitter. Young had been linked to Saskatchewan over the past couple months with recent indications ...2017
Canadian Football League rumors, scandals
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• Former Jets, USC RB Joe McKnight Fatally Shot at Age 28
2016
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• Stigmatized by Concussions, My NFL Career Has Inspired Renewed Dreams
2016
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• Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream
2016
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• 2016 NFL Free Agents: Rumors, Predictions for Potential Offseason Targets
2015
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• Warrant issued for Chad Johnson's arrest
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson hasn’t really been in the news since last suiting up in the league as a member of the Miami Dolphins during training camp back in 2012. Doing his own thing in Miami, Johnson has been best known for just hanging around South Beach. However, this doesn’t mean the enigmatic personality is minding his P’s and Q’s. The gossip rag TMZ reported on Wednesday morning t...2015
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• 2015 NFL Free Agents: Analyzing Gossip, Rumors and Predictions Before Super Bowl
2015
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• What the Experts Are Saying About the Chicago Bears Hiring John Fox
2015
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• Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Weekend of Upsets and Classics
2015
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• 2015 NFL Draft: Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook for Week 14
2014
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