2016 Free Agency

On the Board: Stamps sign former Ticats Grant, Reed

February 10, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
CALGARY — So far quiet through the start of free agency, the Calgary Stampeders got on the board Wednesday after adding a pair of former Ticats. Lengthy receiver Bakari Grant and ...

Riders ink former Eskimo Otha Foster

February 10, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have dipped into the free agent market once more on Tuesday, announcing the addition of former Eskimo Otha Foster. The 6-foot-4, 212-pound defender is ...

Riders strike a deal with defensive end Capicciotti

February 10, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
REGINA — If the Bombers won day one of CFL Free Agency, Riders head coach and GM Chris Jones staking his claim on day two. The Riders have struck a deal with national defensive end Justin ...

Alouettes sign veteran corner Jovon Johnson; re-sign Ellis

February 10, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes added a big piece to their defensive backfield on Wednesday, announcing the signing of veteran cornerback Jovon Johnson to a one-year deal. They also ...

Riders sign free agent linebacker Greg Jones

February 10, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
REGINA — The second day of free agency continues to be the busiest one for the Riders, who announced Wednesday the signing of veteran international linebacker Greg Jones. Jones, a six-foot, ...

Esks re-sign star linebacker JC Sherritt

February 10, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos have re-signed star middle linebacker JC Sherritt, keeping the five-year veteran in Edmonton through the 2017 season. The second-ranked linebacker overall ...

Riders sign Lawrence; trade for Argos’ OL Campbell

February 10, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
REGINA — The Riders have added one of the CFL’s top jack of all trades, signing free agent running back, receiver and return man Kendial Lawrence. While Lawrence doesn’t fit ...

Riders sign defensive back Ed Gainey

February 10, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
REGINA — Chris Jones continues to put his influence on the Riders, this time adding 25-year-old free agent defensive back Ed Gainey. Gainey, 5-foot-11, 195 pounds, will join the Riders for ...

Tigertown Ted: Laurent officially re-ups with Hamilton

February 10, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
HAMILTON — Perhaps the biggest domino on the first day of CFL Free Agency has fallen as all-star defensive tackle Ted Laurent has elected to stay in Hamilton, re-signing with the Tiger-Cats ...

Flurry of activity caps Day 1 of CFL Free Agency

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO — The Bombers were bold, the REDBLACKS got their quarterback of the future and the Argos and Alouettes were also busy, as day one of the CFL Free Agency whirlwind is in the ...

Fantuz staying close to home with Ticats

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have locked up a key veteran part of their receiving corps, signing national free agent and Chatham, Ont. native Andy Fantuz. Fantuz joined the Ticats in ...

Bombers sign free agent Euclid Cummings

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
WINNIPEG — Already one of the busiest teams on the first day of free agency, the Bombers continued to upgrade on Tuesday after signing defensive tackle Euclid Cummings. Cummings was a force ...

John White stays in Green and Gold

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos have re-signed free agent running back John White, keeping him in Green and Gold through 2017. Entering his fourth season, White has spent his entire CFL ...

Alouettes agree to terms with All-Star Venable

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
MONTREAL — All-star linebacker Winston Venable is now a mainstay on the Alouettes’ defence, after agreeing on Tuesday to remain with the team. Venable is coming off a career year in ...

Boatmen keep Whitaker aboard

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO — After focusing on bolstering their offensive line most of the afternoon, the Argonauts secured their tailback on the first day of free agency.  Brandon Whitaker put pen to paper ...

Lions get secondary help in Edem; Stewart

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
VANCOUVER — The BC Lions haven’t swung for the fences yet in free agency but have helped out their secondary, signing free agent defensive backs Mike Edem and Brandon ...

Argos continue to bolster O-line, sign Corey Watman

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO — After signing Josh Bourke to a deal earlier in the day, the Toronto Argonauts have added another premier offensive lineman through free agency by signing former Saskatchewan ...

Free agent national Chambers joins Roughriders

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
REGINA — The Riders continued their dip into the free agent market on Tuesday, striking a deal with national receiver Shamawd Chambers. Chambers won a Grey Cup and was named the ...

Alouettes, receiver Kenny Stafford reunite

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
MONTREAL — Free agent receiver Kenny Stafford is heading back to familiar territory, reportedly signing a contract with his former team the Montreal Alouettes. Mostly an unknown heading ...

Argos, national LB Greenwood agree on extension

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have locked up another key part of their national nucleus, agreeing to a two-year contract extension with veteran linebacker Corey Greenwood. The 30-year-old ...
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