2025 season - CFL (Non-Bombers) news

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran backup QB Jake Dolegala to practice roster
By 3Down Staff -June 8, 2025

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed veteran American quarterback Jake Dolegala to their practice roster.

Dolegala has been a free agent since he was released by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 1. He originally joined the Bombers in September 2024 after being released by the B.C. Lions in mid-August following the team signing Canadian QB Nathan Rourke.

The six-foot-seven, 242-pound passer started one game for B.C. in 2024, completing 14-of-23 passes for 146 yards in a 33-16 loss to the Edmonton Elks.

The Hamburg, N.Y. native started nine games for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2023, his second year in the CFL. He completed 64.8 percent of his passes for 2,641 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. The big QB went 2-7 as a starter after Trevor Harris suffered a season-ending leg injury.

Through three CFL seasons and 29 games, Dolegala has completed 62.6 percent of his passes for 2,953 yards with 12 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. He's rushed 29 times for 112 yards and one major.

In 2019, Dolegala signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals, spending the year on the 53-man roster, but did not see any game action. He then landed the New England Patriots (2020-2021), Green Bay Packers (2021), and Miami Dolphins (2021) while earning approximately $662,000 USD.

Dolegala spent his four-year collegiate career (2015-2018) with Central Connecticut State University. He completed 57.6 percent of his passes for 8,129 yards with 48 touchdowns versus 29 interceptions, finishing with a 126.5 career passer rating while also rushing 233 times for 452 yards and 18 touchdowns.

In a corresponding move, the Ticats released American receiver Josh Johnson. Hamilton (0-1) will return to the field on Saturday, June 14 when they host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-0).

https://3downnation.com/2025/06/08/hamilton-tiger-cats-sign-veteran-backup-qb-jake-dolegala-to-practice-roster/

[gobombersgo]

'It has to be better': CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston promises 'overhaul' of website after preseason streaming debacle
By JC Abbott -June 7, 2025

CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston isn't going to waste time buffering when it comes to the first major challenge of his tenure.

On Thursday, the former Bell Media executive took responsibility for the technological issues that have plagued the league's website and streaming platform throughout the preseason, promising to address the problem.

https://3downnation.com/2025/06/07/it-has-to-be-better-cfl-commissioner-stewart-johnston-promises-overhaul-of-website-after-preseason-streaming-debacle/

[TecnoGenius]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran backup QB Jake Dolegala to practice roster
By 3Down Staff -June 8, 2025

Uh-oh.  BLM already in the hot seat.  1 game.  LOL.

Goveia might not be as forgiving as the last guy.  Making tough decisions in a timely manner is critical.

Me, I'd roll with Powell, however it's a huge gamble.  Dolegala might be the insurance if Powell is a bust as the franchise guy.  These moves set the team up to be able to make drastic moves by week 6-9.

Today would be the perfect day for BLM to retire to the TSN panel... Sounds like Milt will be out at least a month, and Chez/Henoc aren't good enough to be "it" for 100% of the games.

TSN picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue not have Dunigan on the payroll.

[Waffler]

Today would be the perfect day for BLM to retire to the TSN panel... Sounds like Milt will be out at least a month, and Chez/Henoc aren't good enough to be "it" for 100% of the games.

TSN claims they will have current players guesting and Hamilton has a bye week for week 3. With Bo living close by the TSN studios I think we will see him then.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran backup QB Jake Dolegala to practice roster
By 3Down Staff -June 8, 2025

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed veteran American quarterback Jake Dolegala to their practice roster.

Dolegala has been a free agent since he was released by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 1. He originally joined the Bombers in September 2024 after being released by the B.C. Lions in mid-August following the team signing Canadian QB Nathan Rourke.

The six-foot-seven, 242-pound passer started one game for B.C. in 2024, completing 14-of-23 passes for 146 yards in a 33-16 loss to the Edmonton Elks.

The Hamburg, N.Y. native started nine games for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2023, his second year in the CFL. He completed 64.8 percent of his passes for 2,641 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. The big QB went 2-7 as a starter after Trevor Harris suffered a season-ending leg injury.

Through three CFL seasons and 29 games, Dolegala has completed 62.6 percent of his passes for 2,953 yards with 12 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. He's rushed 29 times for 112 yards and one major.

In 2019, Dolegala signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals, spending the year on the 53-man roster, but did not see any game action. He then landed the New England Patriots (2020-2021), Green Bay Packers (2021), and Miami Dolphins (2021) while earning approximately $662,000 USD.

Dolegala spent his four-year collegiate career (2015-2018) with Central Connecticut State University. He completed 57.6 percent of his passes for 8,129 yards with 48 touchdowns versus 29 interceptions, finishing with a 126.5 career passer rating while also rushing 233 times for 452 yards and 18 touchdowns.

In a corresponding move, the Ticats released American receiver Josh Johnson. Hamilton (0-1) will return to the field on Saturday, June 14 when they host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-0).

https://3downnation.com/2025/06/08/hamilton-tiger-cats-sign-veteran-backup-qb-jake-dolegala-to-practice-roster/

They never tells us why?  Why, why, why, why, why would you do it?

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

'It has to be better': CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston promises 'overhaul' of website after preseason streaming debacle
By JC Abbott -June 7, 2025

CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston isn't going to waste time buffering when it comes to the first major challenge of his tenure.

On Thursday, the former Bell Media executive took responsibility for the technological issues that have plagued the league's website and streaming platform throughout the preseason, promising to address the problem.

https://3downnation.com/2025/06/07/it-has-to-be-better-cfl-commissioner-stewart-johnston-promises-overhaul-of-website-after-preseason-streaming-debacle/

Watched CFL+ from Germany this weekend, it worked perfectly. Spreken de Deutsch?

[Blueforlife]

https://3downnation.com/2025/06/09/saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-darius-washington-to-shore-up-ailing-offensive-line/

[Blueforlife]

https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/roughriders-lose-four-starters-to-injury-in-win-over-redblacks/

[gobombersgo]

https://www.sportsnet.ca/cfl/article/roughriders-lose-four-starters-to-injury-in-win-over-redblacks/

Ouellette and Milligan practiced today.

[gobombersgo]

Ottawa Redblacks rule out Dru Brown for Week 2 against Alouettes: report


https://3downnation.com/2025/06/11/ottawa-redblacks-rule-out-dru-brown-for-week-2-against-alouettes-report/

[Pigskin]

How are some of our X-bombers doing.

Lawler 14/249 1 TD.
Fox  5 DTs.
Garbutt 4 DTs.
Cole 3 STs.
Samson PR
Woli82 IR
JA27  No Stats
Hubert No Stats
Haba  No Stats.
Ford 3 DTs.

[Blue In BC]

How are some of our X-bombers doing.

Lawler 14/249 1 TD.
Fox  5 DTs.
Garbutt 4 DTs.
Cole 3 STs.
Samson PR
Woli82 IR
JA27  No Stats
Hubert No Stats
Haba  No Stats.
Ford 3 DTs.

Generally the TiCats defence was not very good. OTOH, BLM throwing a pick 6 did them in.

[Blueforlife]

Winless Toronto Argonauts dealing with numerous injuries after loss to Calgary Stampeders | TSN https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/winless-toronto-argonauts-dealing-with-numerous-injuries-after-loss-to-calgary-stampeders-1.2321727

[Blueforlife]

How are some of our X-bombers doing.

Lawler 14/249 1 TD.
Fox  5 DTs.
Garbutt 4 DTs.
Cole 3 STs.
Samson PR
Woli82 IR
JA27  No Stats
Hubert No Stats
Haba  No Stats.
Ford 3 DTs.

Fox ans Garbutt showing might be future good starters
Ford already a stud

Thanks so much for this

[Blueforlife]

'I feel awful for him': Ottawa Redblacks rule out Canadian DB Alonzo Addae for season - 3DownNation https://share.google/iPLlL8v7k50KyTV46

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign Darius Washington to shore up ailing offensive line - 3DownNation https://share.google/fKSCl8sNncR5CQNrG