CFL (Non-Bombers) off-season news

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Ridermania

#570
February 18, 2026, 11:59:07 AM
Steven Dunbar Jr. just announced his retirement from football.   

Ridermania

#571
February 20, 2026, 02:36:15 PM
Dominique Rhymes is calling it a career after 8 years in the CFL. 

Jesse

#572
February 20, 2026, 03:22:05 PM
Quote from: Ridermania on February 20, 2026, 02:36:15 PMDominique Rhymes is calling it a career after 8 years in the CFL. 

Was never quite able to live up to expectations.

Enjoyed watching him play though.
My wife is amazing!

Tecno

#573
February 20, 2026, 10:45:54 PM
Only 8 years?  I would have guessed more than 10!  His best years were in BC with to Burnham.  Lots of threats those years.  He was legit those years, and could rip you a new one.
Never go full Johnston!

dd

#574
February 21, 2026, 05:49:48 PM
wow, never saw either one of those retirements coming, I thought both were very decent recievers last year, but i guess, they know when its time...

Throw Long Bannatyne

#575
February 21, 2026, 07:03:57 PM Last Edit: February 22, 2026, 11:11:19 PM by Throw Long Bannatyne
Quote from: Jesse on February 20, 2026, 03:22:05 PMWas never quite able to live up to expectations.

Enjoyed watching him play though.

I don't know about that, Rhymes had 3 seasons over 1000 yds which is one more than Lawler has put up in a similar time frame while being heralded as the best.  He did have a turbulent career as a negotiator, often ending up in disputes with the 3 clubs that signed him, usually leading to his premature release.  He was also central to the 2024 "Rourke Revolt" when Rick Campbell anointed Nathan Rourke the starter upon his return from the NFL, Rhymes staunchly planted himself in the camp of Vernon Adams, thus his departure from BC was arranged shortly afterwards.

dd

#576
February 22, 2026, 10:53:58 PM
Dom rhymes is a very decent reciever as is Dunbar, I would have taken either on our roster

Tecno

#577
February 23, 2026, 05:52:23 AM
Quote from: dd on February 22, 2026, 10:53:58 PMDom rhymes is a very decent reciever as is Dunbar, I would have taken either on our roster

Dunbar and Rhymes had REALLY down years in '25.  And didn't do anything stellar in '24 either.  Both were near the end.

Addison may be the next one to retire, though clearly he'll be trying to play in '26.  We'll see if he can revive his career -- but that's tough where he is.
Never go full Johnston!

Blueforlife

#580
February 24, 2026, 10:29:54 PM
Quote from: Blue In BC on February 24, 2026, 05:45:43 PMInteresting. He was bound to end up somewhere.
A good depth piece that likely came cheapish? Enjoyed him while he was here.

Throw Long Bannatyne

#581
Today at 12:50:58 AM Last Edit: Today at 04:36:14 PM by Throw Long Bannatyne
Surprised, I saw Neufeld doing a commercial for CPAP Machines Canada on YouTube, is that ad running on local television in Wpg as well?  Can't understand why CFL players don't receive more opportunities to become local and Natl. celebrities. 

Throw Long Bannatyne

#582
Today at 08:12:53 PM
The Edmonton Elks and Winnipeg Blue Bombers have been awarded extra picks in the 2026 CFL Draft, the league office has confirmed to 3DownNation.

Each year, two bonus selections at the end of the second round are given to the teams that had the highest percentage of snaps played by Canadians the previous year. These picks have been awarded to Edmonton and Winnipeg, giving them the No. 19 and 20 selections in the 2026 CFL Draft, respectively.

https://3downnation.com/2026/02/25/edmonton-elks-winnipeg-blue-bombers-awarded-extra-picks-in-2026-cfl-draft/

Sir Blue and Gold

#583
Today at 09:58:42 PM
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on Today at 08:12:53 PMThe Edmonton Elks and Winnipeg Blue Bombers have been awarded extra picks in the 2026 CFL Draft, the league office has confirmed to 3DownNation.

Each year, two bonus selections at the end of the second round are given to the teams that had the highest percentage of snaps played by Canadians the previous year. These picks have been awarded to Edmonton and Winnipeg, giving them the No. 19 and 20 selections in the 2026 CFL Draft, respectively.

https://3downnation.com/2026/02/25/edmonton-elks-winnipeg-blue-bombers-awarded-extra-picks-in-2026-cfl-draft/


At least we got something for running a few of those guys out there over and over, no matter the result. 

Tecno

#584
Today at 10:03:22 PM
There's always way more DPs we get than roster spots.  Maybe this year we can strategically eye picks 1-4 and if there's someone we want/need trade some of these extra picks to move up a couple of places to ensure we get who we want.

I would say our needs in terms of 1st year starter/allstar are: DT, OC, OG, REC.  DB (CB) would be gravy.
Never go full Johnston!
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