July 17, 2025
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Fullback David Mackie announces retirement

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] CFL.ca Staff VANCOUVER — One of the longest-serving BC Lions is moving on to his next chapter as David Mackie announced his retirement on Thursday. Mackie had become a free agent on February 11. “It’s a bittersweet day as I say goodbye to the football

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Stampeders add American LB Gary Johnson Jr.

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] CFL.ca Staff CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed American linebacker Gary Johnson Jr., the team announced on Thursday. Johnson Jr. became a free agent on February 11. Johnson has played 43 career regular-season games and two post-season contests over five Canadian Football League seasons

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Argos sign four, including Anthony Lanier II and Ciante Evans

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] CFL.ca Staff TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts announced on Wednesday they have signed four players, including defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II, defensive back Ciante Evans , and defensive linemen DeMarcus Christmas and Atlias Bell. Lanier II, Evans and Christmas became free agents on February 11.

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A team-by-team look at 2025 CFL Free Agency

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] CFL.ca Staff TORONTO — The CFL Free Agency period officially opened on Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. ET and teams went to work as they begin to build their rosters for the 2025 season. With a handful of big names on the move this off-season already,

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Argos sign defensive lineman Bryan Cox Jr.

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] CFL.ca Staff TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts announced on Thursday they have signed American defensive lineman Bryan Cox Jr. The veteran became a free agent on February 11. Cox Jr. (six-foot-three, 270 pounds) played 17 games for the Roughriders in 2024, recording 24 tackles, six

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Argos re-sign quarterback Cameron Dukes

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] CFL.ca Staff TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have re-signed quarterback Cameron Dukes , the team announced on Tuesday. Dukes became a free agent on February 11 at noon ET. RELATED » Everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 CFL Free Agency » CFL.ca’s

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REDBLACKS sign Adeleke, Lyon, Henderson to one-year deals

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] CFL.ca Staff OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS have signed one-year deals with three defensive backs; inking National and Carleton Ravens alumnus Tunde Adeleke, alongside Americans Nafees Lyon and Amari Henderson, the team announced on Tuesday. “We are excited to add Tunde, Nafees, and Amari,” said

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Elks sign Ford, Ceresna, Beard, Smith, Brinkman

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] CFL.ca Staff EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks made a free agent splash with the addition of several All-CFL talents, the club announced Wednesday. The group includes National defensive back Tyrell Ford, American defensive lineman Jake Ceresna, National offensive lineman David Beard, National defensive lineman Robbie

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Quarterback Matt Shiltz signs one-year deal with REDBLACKS

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] CFL.ca Staff OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced on Tuesday they have secured the services of quarterback Matt Shiltz , signing the American to a one-year contract. Shiltz’ contract expired at noon on February 11, making him an eligible free agent. “Matt is a veteran

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National LB Adam Konar agrees to one-year contract with Lions

[IMPORTANT: Make this 4 times longer with much more detail] CFL.ca Staff VANCOUVER — The BC Lions announced on Tuesday the signing of free agent National linebacker Adam Konar to a one-year contract. Konar became a free agent at noon on February 11 after his previous contract expired. Konar (six-foot-one, 225 pounds) returns for a

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