IFL Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class Ahead of First Hall of Fame Weekend in Green Bay

February 27, 2026 - The Indoor Football League is proud to announce the 2025 IFL Hall of Fame Class as the league prepares to launch its first official Hall of Fame Weekend during what promises to be a landmark 2026 season. The 2025 Hall of Fame Class includes Michael Bazemore and Brady Roland. Both inductees represent championship excellence and elite performance, but just as importantly, they reflect what the IFL stands for. The league has long served as a platform and a springboard for players to elevate their lives beyond the field. Baze... Full Story

Stamps Add Offensive Linemen to Roster

February 27, 2026 - The Calgary Stampeders have signed American offensive linemen Gerald Mincey and Chris Murray. Gerald Mincey Offensive lineman College: Kentucky Height: 6.06 Weight: 325 Born: May 8, 2002 Birthplace: Pompano Beach, FL American Mincey played his senior collegiate season at Kentucky and started the first seven games of the season for the Wildcats before missing the final four contests due to injury. Mincey transferred to Kentucky after two seasons at Tennessee and played 22 games while making 14 start... Full Story

Roughriders Sign Four-Time All-Big South Defensive End Ty French

February 27, 2026 - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive end Ty French. French (6'1-235) played collegiately at Gardner-Webb (2020-23) and West Virginia (2024) before being invited to the San Francisco 49ers' rookie mini-camp in 2025. At West Virginia, French played linebacker in 13 games in 2024, registering 22 total tackles, including three for a loss, three quarterback hurries and one pass breakup. In 41 games as a defensive end at Gardner-Webb, the Georgia-born French amassed school-record totals of 34.5 care... Full Story

Riders Sign Former Detroit Lions DB Jerry Jacobs

February 26, 2026 - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Jerry Jacobs. Jacobs (5'11-203) signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and went on to appear in 40 games, making 29 starts, over three seasons (2021-23). He recorded 131 defensive tackles, including nine for loss, along with one sack, three quarterback hits, four interceptions and one forced fumble. He later signed with the Los Angeles Rams in 2024 and attended training camp with the club. The 28-year-old Atlanta, Georgia native ... Full Story

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