CFL (Non-Bombers) off-season news

[BBRT]

Not only would Toronto need a stadium but the NFL also doesnt allow corporations to own franchises.

I cant see Toronto getting an NFL franchise within the next 15-20 years.

Alot needs to happen in the meantime. The Argos playing in Toronto is a minor concern compared to the other issues.

I did my research on this a number of years ago and there are significant cost impacts to anyone trying to land an NFL franchise in Toronto. I would have to research my findings (buried someone in a file cabinet) but here is what I remember.

First of all everything dollar wise must be in USD (at about 135-440% conversion rate today).

- The current stadium does not qualify in terms of seating numbers - new stadium would need to be built.
- Transfer fees or new franchise fees that would have to be paid will run into multi millions.
- The NFL requires new teams or a change in franchise to put into escrow 7 years (maybe 10 years) operating budget to ensure that the franchise lasts that long. This is a big ticket item.

So getting an NFL team in the Big Smoke just is not going to happen IMHO!

[Blue In BC]

Al's sign Tyson Philpot - Highest paid CDN receiver.

https://3downnation.com/2025/12/02/montreal-alouettes-make-tyson-philpot-highest-paid-canadian-receiver-in-cfl/

That's a lot of money.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Al's sign Tyson Philpot - Highest paid CDN receiver.

https://3downnation.com/2025/12/02/montreal-alouettes-make-tyson-philpot-highest-paid-canadian-receiver-in-cfl/

Wowsers, $275,000 with a $100k signing bonus, that upsets the apple cart as most GM's were working to keep elite receiver pay around $225k. Hopefully this doesn't increase Demski's price beyond the $225k he currently earns, the team has been paying him a premium for many years and he' isn't getting any younger.

[Blue In BC]

Wowsers, $275,000 with a $100k signing bonus, that upsets the apple cart as most GM's were working to keep elite receiver pay around $225k. Hopefully this doesn't increase Demski's price beyond the $225k he currently earns, the team has been paying him a premium for many years and he' isn't getting any younger.

Looks like the Als used some of the 2025 SMS increase left with $100K singing bonus.  I don't know what Philpot earned in 2025 but in that sense it may be a similar SMS hit for 2026. 

He extended a year in 2025 from his original ELC. Just guessing but maybe he was at $175K for his 4th year? Either way, he's a top receiver regardless of nationality.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Looks like the Als used some of the 2025 SMS increase left with $100K singing bonus.  I don't know what Philpot earned in 2025 but in that sense it may be a similar SMS hit for 2026. 

He extended a year in 2025 from his original ELC. Just guessing but maybe he was at $175K for his 4th year? Either way, he's a top receiver regardless of nationality.

It's a bit of a risk, Philpot has missed significant time due to injury, participating in only 34 of 54 games over the last 3 seasons.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Huff defects to the Argos.

John Hufnagel to join Toronto Argonauts in senior advisory role[/url]

https://3downnation.com/2025/12/02/john-hufnagel-to-join-toronto-argonauts-in-senior-advisory-role/

[markf]

Huff defects to the Argos.

John Hufnagel to join Toronto Argonauts in senior advisory role[/url]

https://3downnation.com/2025/12/02/john-hufnagel-to-join-toronto-argonauts-in-senior-advisory-role/

That is a big surprise.

Dave Dickensen can take ALL the credit, and blame now.

[The Zipp]

Huff defects to the Argos.

John Hufnagel to join Toronto Argonauts in senior advisory role[/url]

https://3downnation.com/2025/12/02/john-hufnagel-to-join-toronto-argonauts-in-senior-advisory-role/

wow.  never thought i would see that - thought he was a Stamp lifer.