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Three-Time Division-All CFL Linebacker Darnell Sankey Agrees to Terms with Lions

December 19, 2025 - (Vancouver) - The BC Lions announced today that the team has agreed to terms with American linebacker Darnell Sankey on a one-year contract. Sankey (6'0, 242 lbs)- moves to the west coast after three seasons with the Montreal Alouettes, where he registered 239 defensive tackles, four sacks, a pair of interceptions and five forced fumbles in 41 regular season games. Sankey won a Grey Cup in his first season with the Als and was an East Division All-CFL selection in 2024 and 2025. He joined the Alouettes late in 2023 aft... Full Story

Michael Couture Remains with Lions Through 2027

December 19, 2025 - (Vancouver) - The BC Lions announced today that National offensive lineman Michael Couture is staying with his hometown team with a two-year extension. Couture was eligible to become a free agent on February 10. "Mike was a big part of the gelling of our offensive line this past season," said general manager Ryan Rigmaiden. His veteran presence, leadership and intelligence were all on display every day, both on and off the field. We're happy to have him back in the fold." Couture (6'4, 302 lbs)- battled through inju... Full Story

Blue Bombers Re-Sign Receiver Nic Demski to Two-Year Contract

December 18, 2025 - WINNIPEG, MB. - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce that all-star receiver Nic Demski has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2027 Canadian Football League season. Demski had been scheduled to become a free agent in February. Demski (5-11, 212; University of Manitoba; born December 14, 1993, in Winnipeg, MB) completed his third consecutive 1,000-yard receiving season in 2025, finishing with 67 receptions for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns. His strong performance earned him a spot on the CFL West Div... Full Story

Alouettes Sign Starting Centre Justin Lawrence Through 2028

December 18, 2025 - Montreal - The Montreal Alouettes announced on Thursday that the team has signed starting centre Justin Lawrence to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the Als through the 2028 season. Lawrence was already under contract for the 2026 season. Lawrence (6'2", 310 lbs.) started 14 games with the team in 2025. The 31-year-old from Edmonton, Alberta, was named All-CFL East Division for the second time in his career. The former University of Alberta Golden Bears standout helped the Alouettes lift the Grey C... Full Story

• Three-Time Division-All CFL Linebacker Darnell Sankey Agrees to Terms with Lions - B.C. Lions (December 19)
  
• Michael Couture Remains with Lions Through 2027 - B.C. Lions (December 19)
  
• Blue Bombers Re-Sign Receiver Nic Demski to Two-Year Contract - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (December 18)
  
• Alouettes Sign Starting Centre Justin Lawrence Through 2028 - Montreal Alouettes (December 18)
  
• RedBlacks Make Two Additions to Club's Medical Staff - Ottawa RedBlacks (December 18)
  
• Canadian WR Tristan Ready Joins Double Blue - Toronto Argonauts (December 18)
  
• Lions Add Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Peyton Barber to Backfield - B.C. Lions (December 18)
  
• Homegrown Talent Jaxon Ford Signs Extension - Saskatchewan Roughriders (December 18)
  
• Tiger-Cats Ink Canadian Receiver Shedler Fervius - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (December 18)
  
• Blue Bombers Re-Sign Veteran Defensive Back Deatrick Nichols - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (December 18)
  
• Lions Sign Former Vanderbilt Defensive Back Tyson Russell - B.C. Lions (December 17)
  
• Riders Ink American DL Devin Adams and National OL Dayton Black - Saskatchewan Roughriders (December 17)
  
• Tiger-Cats Announce 2026 Football Operations Staff - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (December 17)
  
• Two More for Konar: Linebacker Inks Extension Through '27 - B.C. Lions (December 17)
  
• Stamps Re-Sign Rushing King Mills - Calgary Stampeders (December 17)
  
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• B.C. Lions sign star linebacker Darnell Sankey to one-year contract - Winnipeg Free Press (December 19)
  
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