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RedBlacks Acquire Luiji Vilain in Trade with Argos

CFL Ottawa RedBlacks April 21, 2026 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced today that the football club has finalized a trade with the Toronto Argonauts, acquiring the playing rights to national defensive lineman Luiji Vilain. "Any time you have the opportunity to add a player of this calibre, it's something you jump at," said Ryan Dinwiddie, Head Coach and General Manager of the Ottawa REDBLACKS. "Luiji is a high-level talent who fits the identity we want to build on the field. On top of that, him being a national player who can perform at a high level ad... Full Story

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Blue Bombers Add to Roster

CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers April 21, 2026 - WINNIPEG, MB. - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive back Matthew Jackson. Jackson (6-1, 209, Eastern Kentucky; born: November 9, 1998, in Chicago, IL.) re-signs after spending time on the Blue Bombers' practice roster in 2025. Jackson signed with the Bombers last season during practice roster expansion, spending just over a month with the club. Following the 2023 NFL Draft, Jackson signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent and earned a spot on the team's ... Full Story

UFL Week Four Delivers: First Wins, Overtime Drama, and Blockbuster Trades

April 20, 2026 - ARLINGTON, TX - Week Four in the UFL delivered thrilling finishes, upset victories, a shutout, and multiple league-shaking trades. Week Four began with the first-ever Thursday night game in UFL history. Following Louisville's heartbreaking overtime loss the week prior, the Kings got another shot in overtime, and this time finished the job. Tanner Brown knocked in two of his five field goals in the final quarter to help force overtime. Brown, along with John Hoyland, also made UFL history, becoming the first two kic... Full Story

Adam Bighill Retires as a Blue Bomber

CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers April 20, 2026 - WINNIPEG, MB. - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the signing of Adam Bighill to a one-day contract so he can officially retire as a member of the football club. Bighill, 37, spent six of his 13 Canadian Football League seasons with the Blue Bombers (2018-24) and played his final game as a member of the Calgary Stampeders last year. Bighill was part of two Grey Cup championship teams in Winnipeg, winning in 2019 and 2021. Ninety-four of his career 199 regular season games were with the Blue Bombers. He also appe... Full Story

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