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#21
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kyle Walters extension pre...
Last post by Cool Spot - November 20, 2025, 09:18:24 PMQuote from: VictorRomano on November 20, 2025, 02:35:57 PMI have no problem signing either Schoen or Strev to a short term (2 year), low guaranteed minimum, with substantial bonuses for games played + performance recognition.
Disagree.
Both players have hurt the same knee two years in a row, and this year those injuries were both non-contact - meaning that there's something biomechanical going on in the way they move. There's growing evidence that rehabilitation from a ligament injury is probably closer to 2 years than 1 year, and it's unlikely that players return to the same level of performance that they had prior to the injury.
It's true both players will work hard to return, but Mother Nature and Father Time both team up to come for us all, and some of us sooner than later.
I think the Bombers need to acknowledge that reality in the near term and look elsewhere to rebuild.
#22
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by ModAdmin - November 20, 2025, 08:54:45 PMLions extend five, including National LB Chase Tataryn
VANCOUVER — The BC Lions announced on Thursday they have extended five players: Global kicker Ross Bolger, National offensive lineman Alex Berwick, National long snapper Cam Foran, National offensive lineman Connor Klassen and National linebacker Chase Tataryn.
Bolger (five-foot-11, 207 pounds) was selected fourth overall in last spring's Global Draft. The native of Laois, Ireland spent all of this past season on the practice squad. The former Gaelic Football player moved to North America in 2023 to play at Idaho State for 33 games across two seasons.
As a senior, Bolger finished 13th in the nation in net punting and was named Big Sky Special Teams Player of the Week three times. He earned an invitation to the NFL International Pathway program early in 2025.
Berwick (six-foot-two, 306 pounds) was selected in round seven (59th overall) of the 2025 CFL Draft. After emerging from training camp with a spot on the practice roster, the Ottawa native dressed in six regular season games as a reserve offensive lineman.
Alex played his entire University career at Western, suiting up in 41 games from 2021-24. Along with helping the Mustangs win a Vanier Cup and Mitchell Bowl in 2021, he earned OUA First-Team All-Star and U Sports Second-Team All-Canadian in his final year.
Foran (six-foot, 212 pounds) originally signed with the Lions ahead of 2025 training camp and made his CFL debut on September 27 in a special teams role.
Cam suited up at Acadia from 2021-24, recording 7.5 tackles. He took over as the team's full-time long snapper in 2023.
Klassen (six-foot-four, 310 pounds) is a Big River, Saskatchewan product and was taken in round four (37th overall) of last year's CFL Draft, Klassen was released by the team after suffering an injury in training camp.
Following three junior seasons with the Regina Thunder (2019, 2021-22) that saw two Prairie Conference All-Star selections, Klassen moved to U Sports and the Regina Rams from 2023-24 and served as the squad's starting right tackle for 19 games.
Tataryn (five-foot-11, 212 lbs) is a native of Saskatoon, and was taken in round six (50th overall) of last year's CFL Draft after suiting up in 28 games with the Alberta Golden Bears from 2021 to 2024, registering 139 total tackles (91 solo, 48 assisted), 11 tackles for a loss, six sacks, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Following 2025 training camp in Kamloops, he was released to pursue his final year of U Sports eligibility. In eight games with the Golden Bears this season, Tataryn had 55 total tackles (39 solo, 16 assisted), a pair of pass breakups, one sack, one interception and a fumble recovery in eight contests.
VANCOUVER — The BC Lions announced on Thursday they have extended five players: Global kicker Ross Bolger, National offensive lineman Alex Berwick, National long snapper Cam Foran, National offensive lineman Connor Klassen and National linebacker Chase Tataryn.
Bolger (five-foot-11, 207 pounds) was selected fourth overall in last spring's Global Draft. The native of Laois, Ireland spent all of this past season on the practice squad. The former Gaelic Football player moved to North America in 2023 to play at Idaho State for 33 games across two seasons.
As a senior, Bolger finished 13th in the nation in net punting and was named Big Sky Special Teams Player of the Week three times. He earned an invitation to the NFL International Pathway program early in 2025.
Berwick (six-foot-two, 306 pounds) was selected in round seven (59th overall) of the 2025 CFL Draft. After emerging from training camp with a spot on the practice roster, the Ottawa native dressed in six regular season games as a reserve offensive lineman.
Alex played his entire University career at Western, suiting up in 41 games from 2021-24. Along with helping the Mustangs win a Vanier Cup and Mitchell Bowl in 2021, he earned OUA First-Team All-Star and U Sports Second-Team All-Canadian in his final year.
Foran (six-foot, 212 pounds) originally signed with the Lions ahead of 2025 training camp and made his CFL debut on September 27 in a special teams role.
Cam suited up at Acadia from 2021-24, recording 7.5 tackles. He took over as the team's full-time long snapper in 2023.
Klassen (six-foot-four, 310 pounds) is a Big River, Saskatchewan product and was taken in round four (37th overall) of last year's CFL Draft, Klassen was released by the team after suffering an injury in training camp.
Following three junior seasons with the Regina Thunder (2019, 2021-22) that saw two Prairie Conference All-Star selections, Klassen moved to U Sports and the Regina Rams from 2023-24 and served as the squad's starting right tackle for 19 games.
Tataryn (five-foot-11, 212 lbs) is a native of Saskatoon, and was taken in round six (50th overall) of last year's CFL Draft after suiting up in 28 games with the Alberta Golden Bears from 2021 to 2024, registering 139 total tackles (91 solo, 48 assisted), 11 tackles for a loss, six sacks, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Following 2025 training camp in Kamloops, he was released to pursue his final year of U Sports eligibility. In eight games with the Golden Bears this season, Tataryn had 55 total tackles (39 solo, 16 assisted), a pair of pass breakups, one sack, one interception and a fumble recovery in eight contests.
#23
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by gobombersgo - November 20, 2025, 08:09:04 PMRobbie Smith remains one of CFL's highest-paid players on extension with Edmonton Elks
Canadian defensive lineman Robbie Smith will remain one of the CFL's highest-paid players on his extension with the Edmonton Elks, per sources, despite coming off a down year.
The 28-year-old played only 10 regular-season games due to injury in 2025, recording 16 defensive tackles. Based on what they're paying him over the next two seasons, it appears the Elks still have full confidence in Smith.
The product of Wilfrid Laurier University received a $50,000 signing bonus to extend with the team through 2027.
Including this bonus, the new contract is worth $235,000 in hard money for 2026, including $135,000 in salary, $25,000 in non-football-related services to the team, and $15,000 in housing. He can also earn an addition $13,500 in possible incentives, including $2,500 if he records eight sacks and another $2,500 if he reaches 10 sacks.
In 2027, Smith is set to earn $240,000 in hard money with a salary increase to $145,000 and an offseason roster bonus worth $45,000. He also has the same $13,500 in possible incentives available. If he reaches all of his incentives over the next two years, Smith will earn $502,000 from the Elks.
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/20/robbie-smith-remains-one-of-cfls-highest-paid-players-on-extension-with-edmonton-elks/
Canadian defensive lineman Robbie Smith will remain one of the CFL's highest-paid players on his extension with the Edmonton Elks, per sources, despite coming off a down year.
The 28-year-old played only 10 regular-season games due to injury in 2025, recording 16 defensive tackles. Based on what they're paying him over the next two seasons, it appears the Elks still have full confidence in Smith.
The product of Wilfrid Laurier University received a $50,000 signing bonus to extend with the team through 2027.
Including this bonus, the new contract is worth $235,000 in hard money for 2026, including $135,000 in salary, $25,000 in non-football-related services to the team, and $15,000 in housing. He can also earn an addition $13,500 in possible incentives, including $2,500 if he records eight sacks and another $2,500 if he reaches 10 sacks.
In 2027, Smith is set to earn $240,000 in hard money with a salary increase to $145,000 and an offseason roster bonus worth $45,000. He also has the same $13,500 in possible incentives available. If he reaches all of his incentives over the next two years, Smith will earn $502,000 from the Elks.
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/20/robbie-smith-remains-one-of-cfls-highest-paid-players-on-extension-with-edmonton-elks/
#24
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by gobombersgo - November 20, 2025, 08:06:39 PMThe Montreal Alouettes have locked up kicker Jose Maltos Diaz with a two-year contract extension, which will keep him with the team through 2027.
The native of Monterrey, Mexico, suited up for 18 regular-season games, both playoff games, and the Grey Cup this season. He broke the single-season franchise field-goal record previously held by David Duval by putting 58 kicks through the uprights, while leading the CFL in points (210) and finishing third in field-goal percentage (89.2 percent).
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/20/montreal-alouettes-ink-global-kicker-jose-maltos-diaz-to-two-year-extension/
The native of Monterrey, Mexico, suited up for 18 regular-season games, both playoff games, and the Grey Cup this season. He broke the single-season franchise field-goal record previously held by David Duval by putting 58 kicks through the uprights, while leading the CFL in points (210) and finishing third in field-goal percentage (89.2 percent).
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/20/montreal-alouettes-ink-global-kicker-jose-maltos-diaz-to-two-year-extension/
#25
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by VictorRomano - November 20, 2025, 08:06:13 PMMan, if we could get Hardrick back from Sask, along with maybe Robustelli and SYQB Tommy Stevens, I'd be real happy with that. I said last year we should have gone with Stevens over Strevvy in FA. Add Dequoy or Katsantonis at Safety and I'd be really, really happy.
#26
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by gobombersgo - November 20, 2025, 08:05:26 PMThe Edmonton Elks have extended a pair of impact defensive linemen, Canadian defensive end Robbie Smith and American defensive tackle Jordan Williams.
Smith's new deal will keep him with the team through 2027, while Williams, who was a pending free agent, is now under contract for 2026.
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/20/edmonton-elks-extend-defensive-linemen-robbie-smith-jordan-williams/
Smith's new deal will keep him with the team through 2027, while Williams, who was a pending free agent, is now under contract for 2026.
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/20/edmonton-elks-extend-defensive-linemen-robbie-smith-jordan-williams/
#27
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by gobombersgo - November 20, 2025, 08:04:00 PMThe Toronto Argonauts have re-signed Canadian linebackers Ryder Varga and Jordan Herdman-Reed.
The six-foot-three, 225-pound Varga came to Toronto via trade with B.C. in January and went on to play 13 games with 10 special teams tackles in 2025.
The six-foot, 235-pound Herdman-Reed signed with Toronto in July and played seven games while registering five special teams tackles. The seven-year CFL veteran played 13 games for Saskatchewan in 2024, making eight special teams tackles.
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/19/toronto-argos-re-sign-canadian-linebackers-ryder-varga-jordan-herdman-reed/
The six-foot-three, 225-pound Varga came to Toronto via trade with B.C. in January and went on to play 13 games with 10 special teams tackles in 2025.
The six-foot, 235-pound Herdman-Reed signed with Toronto in July and played seven games while registering five special teams tackles. The seven-year CFL veteran played 13 games for Saskatchewan in 2024, making eight special teams tackles.
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/19/toronto-argos-re-sign-canadian-linebackers-ryder-varga-jordan-herdman-reed/
#28
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by gobombersgo - November 20, 2025, 08:02:48 PMThe Edmonton Elks have extended a pair of budding defensive stars in American defensive back Kordell Jackson and Canadian defensive lineman Noah Curtis.
Jackson was the Elks' nominee for Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2025, racking up 78 defensive tackles, two sacks, an interception, and 11 passes defended. The Birmingham, Al., native will now be tied to the organization through 2027 as part of a two-year extension.
Curtis will remain in Edmonton through 2026 after missing the entire 2025 season with a torn ACL.
A fourth-round pick in the 2023 CFL Draft, Curtis has suited up in 35 games, recording 44 defensive tackles and eight sacks. The six-foot-five, 302-pound pass rusher has made starts at both defensive end and defensive tackle, making him a uniquely valuable prospect.
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/19/edmonton-elks-extend-budding-defensive-stars-kordell-jackson-noah-curtis/
Jackson was the Elks' nominee for Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2025, racking up 78 defensive tackles, two sacks, an interception, and 11 passes defended. The Birmingham, Al., native will now be tied to the organization through 2027 as part of a two-year extension.
Curtis will remain in Edmonton through 2026 after missing the entire 2025 season with a torn ACL.
A fourth-round pick in the 2023 CFL Draft, Curtis has suited up in 35 games, recording 44 defensive tackles and eight sacks. The six-foot-five, 302-pound pass rusher has made starts at both defensive end and defensive tackle, making him a uniquely valuable prospect.
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/19/edmonton-elks-extend-budding-defensive-stars-kordell-jackson-noah-curtis/
#29
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / CFL (Non-Bombers) off-season n...
Last post by gobombersgo - November 20, 2025, 07:59:20 PMhttps://3downnation.com/2025/10/22/the-toronto-argonauts-potential-2026-free-agents-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/10/29/the-ottawa-redblacks-potential-2026-free-agents-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/10/30/the-edmonton-elks-potential-2026-free-agents-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/03/the-calgary-stampeders-potential-2026-free-agents-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/10/the-hamilton-tiger-cats-potential-2026-free-agents-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/11/the-b-c-lions-potential-2026-free-agents-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/18/the-montreal-alouettes-potential-2026-free-agents-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/20/the-saskatchewan-roughriders-potential-2026-free-agent-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/10/29/the-ottawa-redblacks-potential-2026-free-agents-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/10/30/the-edmonton-elks-potential-2026-free-agents-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/03/the-calgary-stampeders-potential-2026-free-agents-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/10/the-hamilton-tiger-cats-potential-2026-free-agents-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/11/the-b-c-lions-potential-2026-free-agents-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/18/the-montreal-alouettes-potential-2026-free-agents-list/
https://3downnation.com/2025/11/20/the-saskatchewan-roughriders-potential-2026-free-agent-list/
#30
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add to roster
Last post by VictorRomano - November 20, 2025, 07:44:16 PMQuote from: dd on November 20, 2025, 05:33:11 PMIt all comes down to get good NAT talent, regardless of their position, so they don't hurt you on the field. A weak DT results in less pressure on the Qb, but doesn't give up the big score because your NAT DB isn't capable of covering. The Riders have a roster full of very good NAT talent-Logan Ferland, A.J.Allen, Sam Emilus, KSB--all legit stars in their own right, let alone Canadian. On our roster, Demski and Brady are legit stars, Kramdi is serviceable, the rest are questionable if they should even be starting.
Much truth in this. Canadian depth in case you lose a starter is also important.
That said, I'd be OK with letting Brady walk if his ask is too high, and using the money saved to get some top-notch OL and using Peterson (and his inexpensive contract relative to BO) to run the ball in 2026. The $100k+ saved could help buy some top notch OL talent; alternatively, sign and trade Brady for a top-3 OL already under contract. And, much like Augustine, who was totally serviceable for us but not an All-Star, I think being stuck behind Brady is going to limit Peterson's development. Kid needs game time if he's going to be all he can be. Being able to develop behind an 2026 OL that maybe includes the addition of one or more of Couture, Hardrick, Dobson, or Desjarlais, or even Zach Williams or Mark Korte would certainly help him, and Zach, too.