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Adam Konar has signed with Calgary.

https://3downnation.com/2024/01/22/calgary-stampeders-sign-lb-adam-konar-following-release-from-elks/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/22/stamps-sign-adam-konar-extend-elliot-graham/

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The two US spring leagues, the XFL and the USFL, have merged to become the UFL - United Football League.

Steven Dunbar, Jr., signed with them this week.
https://3downnation.com/2024/01/22/steven-dunbar-jr-signs-in-ufl-following-release-from-edmonton-elks/

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It looks like John Hufnagel has semi-retired.  He will be an advisor to the Stampeders.  The new President will be Jay McNeil.

https://3downnation.com/2024/01/23/jay-mcneil-named-calgary-stampeders-president-as-hufnagel-takes-advisory-role/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/23/jay-mcneil-appointed-team-president-with-stamps/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/cfl-calgary-stampeders-jay-mcneil-president-1.7092317

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Bruce Covernton has died at only 57.  RIP.

https://3downnation.com/2024/01/23/longtime-calgary-stampeders-ol-bruce-covernton-dead-at-57/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/former-stampeder-bruce-covernton-dead-at-57-1.7092863

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Mason Fine has re-signed with Sask.  That suggests that that the Riders will not bring back Jake Dolegala.

https://3downnation.com/2024/01/23/saskatchewan-roughriders-re-sign-qb-mason-fine-through-2025/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/23/fine-riders-agree-to-two-year-extension/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/mason-fine-resigned-roughriders-1.7093332

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Mark McLaurin has signed with Sask.

https://3downnation.com/2024/01/24/saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-former-edmonton-elks-db-mark-mclaurin/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/24/riders-sign-american-lb-mark-mclaurin/

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Dru Brown has signed with the Redblacks.

https://3downnation.com/2024/01/24/qb-dru-brown-signs-two-year-contract-with-ottawa-redblacks/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/24/redblacks-sign-quarterback-dru-brown-to-two-year-deal/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-redblacks-dru-brown-quarterback-sign-1.7093340

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The Scouting Bureau's winter rankings are out.

https://3downnation.com/2024/01/25/illinois-ol-isaiah-adams-tops-cfls-2024-winter-scouting-bureau-rankings/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/25/ferguson-top-5-biggest-risers-in-the-scouting-bureau-rankings/

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Kelly Malveaux has died at only 47.  RIP.
https://3downnation.com/2024/01/25/long-time-cfl-db-kelly-malveaux-passes-away-at-47/

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Kerry Joseph will be Chicago's QB coach this year.

https://3downnation.com/2024/01/26/chicago-bears-to-hire-former-cfl-mop-kerry-joseph-as-quarterbacks-coach/
https://www.tsn.ca/nfl/chicago-bears-to-hire-2007-cfl-most-outstanding-player-kerry-joseph-as-quarterbacks-coach-1.2068077

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Video:  The coldest games in CFL history
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/21/the-coldest-football-games-in-cfl-history/

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Demetrious Maxie and Dominic Picard have joined the Argos coaching staff.
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/22/argos-add-demetrious-maxie-dominic-picard-to-coaching-staff/

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Analysis of each team's QB situation
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/23/steinberg-a-look-at-all-nine-quarterback-rooms/

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The Elks have let go Ed Gainey.
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/23/elks-release-defensive-back-ed-gainey/

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Here's a first.  The Argos' Qwan'Tez Stiggers will play in the East-West Shrine Bowl.  Huh?
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-qwan-tez-stiggers-invited-to-participate-in-east-west-shrine-bowl-game-1.2063993

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Andre Bolduc has joined Calgary's coaching staff.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/29/stamps-announce-coaching-staff/
https://3downnation.com/2024/01/29/calgary-stampeders-hire-andre-bolduc-ryan-williams-to-finalize-coaching-staff/

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free agent rankings

running backs and fullbacks
https://3downnation.com/2024/01/29/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-running-backs-fullbacks/

receivers
https://3downnation.com/2024/01/30/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-receivers/

offensive linemen
https://3downnation.com/2024/01/31/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-offensive-linemen/

defensive linemen
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/01/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-defensive-linemen/

defensive linemen
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/02/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-linebackers/

defensive backs
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/03/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-defensive-backs/

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This is unusual.  The Argos traded Jordan Williams to the Ticats.  In addition there was an exchange of eight draft picks.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/29/ticats-acquire-national-lb-jordan-williams-in-trade-with-argos/
https://3downnation.com/2024/01/29/hamilton-tiger-cats-acquire-canadian-lb-jordan-williams-from-toronto-argonauts/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/toronto-argonaut-jordan-williams-hamilton-tiger-cats-1.7102808

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The Ticats have let go Jonathan Kongbo.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/30/ticats-release-dl-jonathan-kongbo-sign-four/
https://3downnation.com/2024/01/29/canadian-dl-jonathan-kongbo-says-hes-been-released-by-hamilton-tiger-cats/

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The Als have let go William Stanback.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/30/als-release-running-back-william-stanback/
https://3downnation.com/2024/01/30/end-of-an-era-montreal-alouettes-release-rb-william-stanback/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/william-stanback-eager-for-free-agency-head-start-after-release-from-montreal-alouettes-1.2069704

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combine - March 19-24
draft - April 30
rookie camps - May 8
training camps - May 12
pre-season games - May 20 through June 1
traing camps end June 1

https://3downnation.com/2024/01/31/cfl-unveils-dates-for-draft-training-camp-cutdown-day-in-2024/

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The Redblacks have let go Jacob Ruby.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/31/redblacks-release-national-ol-jacob-ruby/
https://3downnation.com/2024/01/31/redblacks-release-canadian-ol-jacob-ruby-prior-to-offseason-roster-bonus/

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Chris Streveler has returned to the Bombers on a one-year deal.  This is a bit of a surprise, because you would think that after four years in the NFL he would go to a team where he would have a shot at becoming the starter.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/31/bombers-bring-back-chris-streveler-on-one-year-contract/
https://3downnation.com/2024/01/31/hes-back-winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-qb-chris-streveler/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/01/tait-streveler-excited-to-be-back-in-the-peg/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/chris-streveler-winnipeg-blue-bombers-cfl-1.7100356

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Paul Boudreau has joined the Ticats coaching staff.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/02/ticats-announce-2024-coaching-staff/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/02/ticats-hire-former-bombers-special-team-coordinator-paul-boudreau-six-others-to-2024-coaching-staff/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/hamilton-tiger-cats-head-coach-scott-milanovich-unveils-24-staff-1.2070934

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Jeff Reinbold has joined the Univ. of Hawaii's coaching staff.
https://3downnation.com/2024/01/16/longtime-cfl-coach-jeff-reinebold-accepts-position-at-university-of-hawaii-report/

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Here's a surprise.  The Argos have let go Boris Bede, and signed Lirim Hajrullahu.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/05/argos-bring-back-kicker-lirim-hajrullahu-release-boris-bede/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/05/canadian-k-lirim-hajrullahu-returns-to-cfl-signs-with-toronto-argonauts/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-sign-kicker-lirim-hajrullahu-release-boris-bede-1.2071787

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Free Agent rankings

specialists
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/04/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-specialists/

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The Redblacks have let go Nate Behar.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/05/redblacks-release-receiver-nate-behar/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/04/ottawa-redblacks-release-canadian-rec-nate-behar-despite-partially-guaranteed-salary/

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Marcus Brady has agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers' "passing game coordinator."
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/04/los-angeles-chargers-hire-former-cfl-assistant-coach-qb-marcus-brady-as-passing-game-coordinator-report/

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Free Agent rankings overall

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/canadians-brady-oliveira-mathieu-betts-top-tsn-s-list-of-cfl-free-agents-1.2071367
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/04/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-top-30/

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Adarius Pickett has agreed to join the Redblacks.

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/report-toronto-argonauts-db-adarius-pickett-to-join-ottawa-redblacks-in-free-agency-1.2071861
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/05/report-adarius-pickett-heading-to-the-nations-capital/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/05/sources-cfl-all-star-adarius-pickett-agrees-to-terms-with-ottawa-redblacks/

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Jermarcus Hardrick has agreed to join the Roughriders.

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/jemarcus-hardrick-to-sign-two-year-deal-with-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.2071971
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/05/report-all-star-ot-jermarcus-hardrick-headed-to-riders/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/05/sources-american-ol-jermarcus-hardrick-agrees-to-terms-with-saskatchewan-roughriders/

 

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Brandon Barlow will sign with the Ticats.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/sources-hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-dl-brandon-barlow/

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Jameer Thurman will sign with the Roughriders.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/sources-saskatchewan-roughriders-agree-to-terms-with-american-lb-jameer-thurman/

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Boris Bede has signed with the Elks.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/elks-boris-bede-agree-to-two-year-deal/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/edmonton-elks-sign-all-star-kicker-boris-bede-through-2025/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-sign-veteran-kicker-boris-bede-1.2072370

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Drew Richmond has retired.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/drew-richmond-retires-at-28-leaves-hole-in-winnipegs-offensive-line/

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Javon Leake will sign with the Elks.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/report-mostp-javon-leake-to-sign-with-elks/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-cfl-all-star-return-man-javon-leake/

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Jalon Edwards-Cooper will sign with the Riders.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/sources-saskatchewan-roughriders-agree-to-terms-with-db-jalon-edwards-cooper/

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Jamal Peters will sign with the Ticats.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/report-jamal-peters-to-sign-with-ticats/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/sources-hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-db-jamal-peters/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/hamilton-tiger-cats-to-sign-defensive-back-jamal-peters-to-record-deal-1.2072352

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William Stanback has signed with BC.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/lions-sign-stanback-to-beef-up-run-game/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/sources-rb-william-stanback-signs-with-b-c-lions/

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Demerio Houston will sign with the Stampeders.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/report-demerio-houston-headed-to-calgary/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/calgary-stampeders-agree-to-terms-with-all-star-db-demerio-houston/

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AJ Ouellette will sign with the Riders.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/report-riders-to-sign-aj-ouellette/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/06/sources-saskatchewan-roughriders-agree-to-terms-with-two-time-east-all-star-rb-a-j-ouellette/

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The Elks and the Riders have added a number of good players, and the Argos have lost many of the stars.  Apparently the Argos have been so good because these guys were playing on their rookie contracts.  Now that these old contracts have expired, their market value has shot up, and the Argos don't have the salary cap space to keep all the people they would like.

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/four-toronto-argonauts-players-reach-agreements-in-principle-with-other-cfl-clubs-1.2072391
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/06/oleary-argos-hit-hard-with-player-departures/

 

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Savon Scarver has signed with the Argos.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/07/argos-sign-receiver-returner-savon-scarver/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/toronto-argonauts-sign-former-redblacks-receiver-savon-scarver/

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Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund will sign with the Alouettes.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/sources-montreal-alouettes-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-dl-isaac-adeyemi-berglund/

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Dewayne Hendrix will sign with the Ticats.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/sources-hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-dl-dewayne-hendrix/

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Ante Milanovic-Litre has signed with the Ticats.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/07/ticats-extend-bennett-ternowski-sign-milanovic-litre/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/hamilton-tiger-cats-sign-canadian-rb-ante-milanovic-litre-re-sign-one-other/

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Adam Auclair will sign with the Riders.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/sources-saskatchewan-roughriders-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-lb-adam-auclair/

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Matthew Shiltz (a favorite of mine) will sign with the Stampeders.  I can see him helping the team if Maier struggles.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/07/report-matthew-shiltz-to-sign-with-stampeders/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/sources-calgary-stampeders-agree-to-terms-with-qb-matthew-shiltz/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/report-veteran-quarterback-matthew-shiltz-agrees-in-principle-to-deal-with-calgary-stampeders-1.2072728

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Ricky Walker will sign with the Stampeders.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/sources-calgary-stampeders-agree-to-terms-with-dl-ricky-walker/

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Tevin Jones will sign with the Alouettes.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/sources-montreal-alouettes-agree-to-terms-with-receiver-tevin-jones/

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Brady Oliveira turned down two big offers from the Ticats and BC to remain with the Bombers.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/07/bombers-rb-brady-oliveira-turned-down-770000-and-550000-financial-packages-to-stay-in-winnipeg/

 

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BC has let go Quincy Mauger.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/09/b-c-lions-release-starting-safety-quincy-mauger/

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BC has let go Woody Baron.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/09/b-c-lions-release-veteran-dl-woody-baron-prior-to-offseason-roster-bonus/

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Jackson Jeffcoat has retired.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/09/veteran-winnipeg-blue-bombers-de-jackson-jeffcoat-retires-from-cfl/

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Let's start to catch up with the headlines.  

I'll save the free agent signings for later.  If you can't wait, here is the league's list.
https://www.cfl.ca/fa24/

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Drew Tate has joined the Argos coaching staff.
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/03/05/argos-add-former-cfl-qb-drew-tate-to-coaching-staff/

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Chris Edwards has retired.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/12/controversial-defender-chris-edwards-retires-from-cfl/

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Mathieu Betts has signed with Detroit.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/13/detroit-lions-sign-cfls-most-outstanding-defensive-player-canadian-dl-mathieu-betts/

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The Bombers (and the league) lost two greats on the same day - Gerry James at 89 and Kenny Ploen at 88.  RIP.

https://3downnation.com/2024/02/14/hall-of-fame-running-back-multisport-star-gerry-james-dead-at-89/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/14/cfl-mourns-the-passing-of-kenny-ploen/

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Marc Trestman has joined the LA Chargers coaching staff as senior offensive assistant coach.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/14/los-angeles-chargers-hire-former-cfl-head-coach-marc-trestman/

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Simoni Lawrence has retired.

https://3downnation.com/2024/02/15/simoni-lawrence-retires-from-cfl-takes-job-with-hamilton-sports-group/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/17/city-of-hamilton-declares-february-21-simoni-lawrence-day/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/hamilton-tiger-cats-simoni-lawrence-cfl-1.7117260
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/15/longtime-ticat-simoni-lawrence-announces-retirement/

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Feb. 19 power rankings
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/19/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-riders-on-the-rise-post-free-agency/

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Feb. 21 power rankings
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/21/gas-on-the-fire-the-way-too-early-power-rankings-are-here/

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Mike Sellers is ill. A Go Fund Me account has been set up.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/21/gofundme-launched-in-support-of-former-cfl-nfl-fullback-mike-sellers/

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Cariel Brooks has retired.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/21/two-time-all-star-defensive-back-cariel-brooks-retires-from-cfl/

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Craig Dickinson has joined Calgary as a consultant.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/23/former-riders-head-coach-craig-dickenson-hired-by-brother-dave-as-consultant-with-stampeders/

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There is a new documentary about Andrew Harris called Running Back Relentless.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/24/andrew-harris-documentary-running-back-relentless-set-for-vip-premiere-in-winnipeg/

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Henoc Muamba, a favorite of mine, has retired.

https://3downnation.com/2024/02/26/former-first-overall-pick-grey-cup-mvp-henoc-muamba-retires-from-cfl/
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/29/butterfly-season-henoc-muamba-ready-to-tackle-business-media-opportunities-following-cfl-retirement/
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/26/one-of-one-henoc-muamba-announces-retirement/

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Winnipeg analysis
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/28/assessing-the-winnipeg-blue-bombers-post-free-agency-depth-chart/

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Craig Roh has died of colon cancer at only 33.  RIP.
https://3downnation.com/2024/02/28/former-cfl-defensive-lineman-craig-roh-passes-away-at-33/

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Vancouver has revealed its Grey Cup Week plans.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/grey-cup-vancouver-2024-1.7130387

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Feb. 26 East analysis
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/26/mmqb-the-east-divisions-biggest-moves-so-far/

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Feb. 19 West analysis
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/19/mmqb-the-wests-biggest-off-season-stories-so-far/

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A.C. Leonard will retire, it looks like.
https://3downnation.com/2024/03/18/a-c-leonard-hints-at-retirement-in-cryptic-social-media-post/

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The Redblacks will be celebrating their tenth anniversary this year.
https://3downnation.com/2024/03/18/ottawa-redblacks-to-host-key-alumni-unveil-new-uniform-during-tenth-anniversary-season/

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Jason Shivers will be Edmonton's defensive coordinator this year.

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/03/18/elks-announce-coaching-staff-bring-back-jason-shivers/
https://3downnation.com/2024/03/18/official-edmonton-elks-hire-jason-shivers-as-defensive-coordinator-finalize-coaching-staff/
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/edmonton-elks-add-jason-shivers-four-others-to-coaching-staff-1.2091844

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Calvin McCarty will be Hamilton's running backs coach this year.
https://3downnation.com/2024/03/19/hamilton-tiger-cats-hire-calvin-mccarty-as-running-backs-coach/

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The Elks will celebrate their 75th anniversary this year with, inter alia, their largest alumni reunion ever.
https://3downnation.com/2024/03/25/edmonton-elks-to-host-teams-largest-ever-alumni-gathering-to-celebrate-75th-anniversary/

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(Maybe I already posted in the past, but I didn't realize that) Naaman Roosevelt is now a coach with Hamilton.
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/03/24/naaman-roosevelt-micd-up-at-the-cfl-combine/

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That catches us up with the headlines, except...  I'll plan to start looking at the free agent signings next time.

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