Blue Bombers Sign Quarterback Taylor Elgersma

April 16, 2026 - WINNIPEG, MB. - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma. Elgersma (6-5, 227, Wilfrid Laurier University; born: March 27, 2002, in London, Ont.) joins the club after being selected in the second round, 18th overall, of the 2025 CFL Canadian Draft. He was most recently with the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL but did not see any action due to work visa issues. Following the CFL Draft last spring, Elgersma was signed by the Green Bay Packers on May 12, 2025, att... Full Story

Undefeated Pirates Face Jacksonville Friday

April 16, 2026 - ORLANDO, FL - The 3-0 Orlando Pirates, the leaders in the Eastern Conference and the only undefeated team in the Indoor Football League face the 1-1 Jacksonville Sharks Friday at 7:00 pm at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. After a 2-0 homestand the Pirates look for their second road win on the season. The Series: The Sharks lead the all-time series 6-5 over the Pirates The Last Meeting: May 29, 2025 Pirates Over Sharks 43-29 Pirates running back Pooka Williams ran for 119 yards and scored two touchdowns as... Full Story

Lions Add Free Agent C.J. Coldon to Secondary

April 16, 2026 - (Vancouver) - The BC Lions announced today the signing of American defensive back C.J. Coldon. "C.J. is a young, talented defensive back who gives us another weapon on defence. He will be expected to compete right away," said general manager Ryan Rigmaiden. Coldon (5'11, 185 lbs)- moves west after spending parts of the last two seasons with the Ottawa REDBLACKS. After signing with Ottawa in September 2024, he appeared in one game that season with seven defensive tackles and a forced fumble. Coldon started 17 games a... Full Story

Tiger-Cats Add American Running Back Micah Bernard

April 16, 2026 - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today the team has signed American running back Micah Bernard. Tiger-Cats Add American Running Back Micah Bernard The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today the team has signed American running back Micah Bernard. Bernard, 24, most recently spent time in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans in May 2025 and the New England Patriots in August 2025. The 5-10, 206-pound native of Cerritos, California played collegiately at the University of Utah from 2019 to 2024, appearing in 47 games. He... Full Story

• Blue Bombers Sign Quarterback Taylor Elgersma - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) April 16
• Undefeated Pirates Face Jacksonville Friday - Orlando Pirates (IFL) April 16
• Lions Add Free Agent C.J. Coldon to Secondary - B.C. Lions (CFL) April 16
• Tiger-Cats Add American Running Back Micah Bernard - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) April 16
• UFL Adds Cricket Wireless to Sponsorship Roster for 2026 Season - (UFL) April 16
• Inside the UFL - (UFL) April 16
• RedBlacks Release Lewis Ward - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL) April 16
• Saskatchewan Roughriders Release Receiver Ajou Ajou - Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) April 16
• Ajou Suspended No Fewer Than Six Games for Violation of Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Policy - (CFL) April 16
• Week 6 Preview: Sharks vs Pirates - Jacksonville Sharks (IFL) April 15
• Big Performances Earn Butler, Roberson, Shirden Week Three Honors - (UFL) April 15
• RedBlacks Transactions April 15 - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL) April 15
• Stamps Sign Defensive Lineman - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) April 15
• Alouettes Add Muscle to Offensive Line - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) April 15
• Williams Remaining in Red and White with Two-Year Extension - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) April 15
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• Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma signs deal with Winnipeg Blue Bombers - CFL Winnipeg Free Press (April 17)
  
• Photos: Tucson Sugar Skulls practice at Kino Sports Complex - IFL Arizona Daily Star (April 17)
  
• Ottawa Redblacks release kicker Lewis Ward - CFL Ottawa Citizen (April 17)
  
• AJ McCarron set to coach first game in home state in Birmingham Stallions home opener - UFL NewsBreak - Birmingham (April 17)
  
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers finally sign QB Taylor Elgersma - CFL CJOB (April 17)
  
• Bombers sign rookie QB Elgersma - CFL Winnipeg Free Press (April 17)
  
• Blue Bombers sign QB Taylor Elgersma to a contract - CFL Winnipeg Sun (April 17)
  
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