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2026 Annual Offseason Rule Changes Approved by Board of Governors

CFL May 12, 2026 - TORONTO - The Canadian Football League (CFL) Board of Governors has approved rule adjustments that were recommended by the Rules Committee, composed of head coaches, team presidents, the Officials Association and the CFL Players' Association. In addition to the rule adjustments, the league office has provided additional direction to the operation of the CFL Replay Centre: With the implementation of the automatic 35-second play clock, on-field and replay officials have been directed to avoid slowing the game down, unles... Full Story

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Riders Ink Speedy Receiver Mathew Sexton

CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders May 12, 2026 - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American wide receiver Mathew Sexton. Mathew Sexton (5'10-176) signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2021 following a short stint in the Spring League. He went on to spend time with the Kansas City Chiefs (2022-2023), Atlanta Falcons (2023), and the Miami Dolphins (2024). Sexton spent a portion of 2023 with the XFL's Vegas Vipers, suiting up for eight games and recording 23 catches for 326 yards. He signed with the UFL's San Antonio Brahmas on Aug. 27, 2... Full Story

Blue Bombers Sign First-Round Draft Pick Nuer Gatkuoth

CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers May 12, 2026 - WINNIPEG, MB. - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce today the signing of Canadian defensive end Nuer Gatkuoth. Gatkuoth (6-4, 227, Wake Forest University; born: May 3, 2002, in Edmonton, Alta) was the Blue Bombers first selection, fourth overall, in last month's CFL Canadian Draft. Gatkuoth split his collegiate career between Wake Forest (2025) and Colorado State (2022-24) and with the Demon Deacons last season registered 39 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, six quarterback sacks and one forced fumble in 12 games. ... Full Story

RedBlacks Sign QB Duggan

CFL Ottawa RedBlacks May 12, 2026 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transactions today: SIGNED: American quarterback Max Duggan HEIGHT: 6-1 | WEIGHT: 205 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 2001-03-12 HOMETOWN: Council Bluffs, IA | SCHOOL: TCU Duggan played three games last season for the Toronto Argonauts, completing 13 of 17 pass attempts for 109 yards and one touchdown. The 6'1, 205-pound TCU product was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the seventh round, 239th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft and spent two training camps with the club.... Full Story

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