CFL (Non-Bombers) 2026 season news

[dd]

Not a chance he gets in. People in the H o F have had outstanding careers and have done so with class and integrity, there is a level of character requirement to get into the hall and although he's had a decent career he certainly does not qualify on an integrity basis

[Pigskin]

Interesting Garbutt released by Ottawa, and Adam's now on the Riders PR.

[Stats Junkie]

JOHNSON AND BETTS FINED FOR ACTIONS IN WEEK 12

TORONTO (August 28, 2026) – The Canadian Football League (CFL) Department of Health, Safety and Integrity manages league discipline, while the Office of the Commissioner oversees suspendible offences.

• Montreal defensive lineman Mustafa Johnson has been fined for unnecessary roughness on Ottawa offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro.
• BC defensive lineman Mathieu Betts has been fined for committing a non-football action, striking Saskatchewan offensive lineman Daniel Johnson.

https://press.cfl.ca/johnson-and-betts-fined-for-actions-in-week-12

[Stats Junkie]

Danny Maciocia and Jason Maas Signed Two-Year Contract Extensions

Montreal, September 1, 2026 – The Montreal Alouettes announced Tuesday that they have signed Senior Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Danny Maciocia, as well as Head Coach Jason Maas, to two-year contract extensions.

Maciocia is now under contract through the 2031 season, while Maas is signed through the 2030 campaign.
https://en.montrealalouettes.com/article/danny-maciocia-and-jason-maas-signed-two-year-contract-extensions

QB CALEB EVANS BACK IN THE NEST

Montreal, September 1, 2026 – The Montreal Alouettes announced Tuesday that they have signed American quarterback Caleb Evans to a one-year contract.
https://en.montrealalouettes.com/article/qb-caleb-evans-back-in-the-nest

From Didier Orméjuste (RDS PBP)

• Davis Alexander is at practice, but Dustin Crum is taking the reps with the starters. Alexander appears to be wearing a compression sleeve on his right leg
• Alexander just now got a few reps with the first unit. He appears to be limping a little

I have seen some speculation that the Caleb Evans signing might be insurance just in case Alexander is out.