Pirates Re-Sign DB Smoke Monday

December 2, 2025 - ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Pirates of the Indoor Football League have re-signed defensive back Smoke Monday for the 2026 season. Last season, Monday started all five games in which he appeared for the Pirates, making 20 tackles. He also had one interception against the Green Bay Blizzard. The rangy defender expressed his appreciation for the organization and excitement as the organization shifts from the northeast to Orlando. "So excited to be back with the Pirates; they gave me a home when I didn't know if I would play... Full Story

Elks Extend Defensive Lineman Brandon Barlow

December 2, 2025 - EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have extended American defensive lineman Brandon Barlow through the 2026 season, the club announced Tuesday. Barlow returns to the Green and Gold after a 2025 season that saw the veteran start in all 18 games for the club. The 27 year-old registered 35 defensive tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, and his first career interception in a Week 20 matchup against the B.C. Lions. Barlow has been a reliable pass rusher over his four year CFL career, with the Boston College product racking up 123 ... Full Story

Lions Sign Former NFL Returner and North Texas Standout Jaelon Darden

December 2, 2025 - (Vancouver) - The BC Lions announced on Tuesday that the team has signed American wide receiver Jaelon Darden. Darden (5'9, 175 lbs)- the Houston, Texas native was selected in round four (129th overall) by Tampa Bay in the 2021 NFL Draft and appeared in 21 games over the next two seasons with the team. Making his mark on special teams, Darden returned 50 punts for 472 yards and 21 kickoffs for 426 yards, while hauling in eight receptions for 14 yards. Darden was then claimed by the Cleveland Browns in December 2022 bef... Full Story

RedBlacks Announce Signings

December 2, 2025 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS announced the following transactions today: SIGNED: American running back Elijah Collins HEIGHT: 6-0 | WEIGHT: 212 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 2000-08-01 HOMETOWN: Detroit, MI | SCHOOL: Oklahoma State Collins spent time on the REDBLACKS practice roster for the last two months of the 2025 season after spending training camp with the club earlier in the year. The 25-year old previously spent time in the National Football League with the Cincinnati Bengals, after signing with the club as an undr... Full Story

• Pirates Re-Sign DB Smoke Monday - Orlando Pirates (IFL) December 2
• Elks Extend Defensive Lineman Brandon Barlow - Edmonton Elks (CFL) December 2
• Lions Sign Former NFL Returner and North Texas Standout Jaelon Darden - B.C. Lions (CFL) December 2
• UW-Green Bay's First Football Game - Green Bay Blizzard (IFL) December 2
• RedBlacks Announce Signings - Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL) December 2
• Alouettes Sign Tyson Philpot to Two-Year Deal - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) December 2
• Toronto Argonauts Appoint Mike Miller as Team's New Head Coach - Toronto Argonauts (CFL) December 2
• Blizzard Sign Running Back Walter Wilbon III for the 2026 Season - Green Bay Blizzard (IFL) December 1
• Elks Agree to Terms on an Extension with Noah Taylor - Edmonton Elks (CFL) December 1
• Pirates Announce 2026 Home Schedule - Orlando Pirates (IFL) December 1
• AF1 Daily Transactions - December 1st, 2025 - (AF1) December 1
• Dallas Renegades Announce "Holiday Huddle" Open House & Select-A-Seat Event at Toyota Stadium - Dallas Renegades (UFL) December 1
• Stamps Sign Former South Carolina State Star - Calgary Stampeders (CFL) December 1
• Tiger-Cats Add to Defensive Front with Four Signings - Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) December 1
• Alouettes Sign Pier-Olivier Lestage to Three-Year Contract Extension - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) December 1
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