2016 Free Agency

Ticats sign LB Alex Hoffman-Ellis

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats made their first dip into the free agent pool on Tuesday, agreeing to terms with linebacker Alex Hoffman-Ellis. The 26-year-old emerged as a steady ...

Bombers ink free agent receiver Ryan Smith

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have made another big free agent splash, announcing Tuesday afternoon the addition of Ryan Smith. Smith emerged as one of the bright, young ...

Heading Home: Bombers land Winnipeg native Andrew Harris

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers didn’t wait long to make their next big off-season splash, agreeing to a contract on Tuesday with national free agent running back Andrew ...

Argos sign all-star tackle Josh Bourke

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have added some muscle in front of quarterback Ricky Ray, signing free agent tackle and seven-time East Division All-Star Josh Bourke. Bourke spent nine ...

Bombers add Medlock, Shologan

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
WINNIPEG — With high expectations heading into free agency day, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have delivered early on after signing kicker/punter Justin Medlock and defensive tackle Keith ...

Capital Gain: REDBLACKS sign Trevor Harris

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS have their contingency plan at quarterback, as top free agent quarterback Trevor Harris has agreed to sign in the nation’s capital. Widely considered one ...

Speedster Rainey remains in Orange

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
VANCOUVER — The BC Lions have come to terms with pending free agent running back Chris Rainey. Rainey put himself on the radar with his explosive plays on special teams last season, ...

Als, cornerback White agree to one-year extension

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes locked up a key part of their defence, signing a one-year contract extension with cornerback Mitchell White. The deal came an hour before the start of free ...

Preview: Free agency officially kicks off

February 9, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO — Who will end up where? In the next 24 hours we’ll start to get some answers as the pieces begin to fall in place and the 2016 free agency storm arrives. Like the Christmas ...

Messam pens new deal with Stampeders

February 8, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
CALGARY — National running back Jerome Messam made it very clear that he wanted to stay in Calgary and he has received his wish.  The national running back has avoided free agency and ...

Staying in the Den: Lulay returning to Lions

February 8, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
VANCOUVER — Despite having his starting role challenged, Travis Lulay has elected to remain in BC.  The former MOP signed a two-year contract extension with the Lions today, avoiding free ...

Ticats lock up shutdown defender Courtney Stephen

February 8, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have crossed a key defensive contributor off their long list of pending free agents, inking cornerback Courtney Stephen to a three-year contract ...

Steinberg’s MMQB: Buckle up, it’s almost time

February 8, 2016 | Pat Steinberg
What a difference a year can make. The 2016 CFL free agency market is as close to unprecedented as it gets. Compared to where we were at this point last year, it’s not even close. Trying to rank ...

2016 Free Agent Tracker

February 7, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
As free agency kicks off on Feb. 9 at 12:00pm ET, the CFL has released a list of players due to become free agents should they not sign with their respective teams.

FA Rumour Mill: Muamba on the move?

February 7, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
CFL.ca has you covered with all the latest chatter and rumours regarding free agency from CFL.ca writers, players and CFL insiders.

Elite talent remains among CFL.ca’s Top 30 Free Agents

February 7, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO — After so much promise and anticipation, so far Free Agency 2016 has delivered. More than two thirds of the players on the Top 30 list have determined their homes for this upcoming ...

Landry: Is it noon yet? 5 thoughts on Free Agency 2016

February 7, 2016 | Don Landry
We’re less than a week away, fans. You’re looking at the crop of 2016 CFL free agents and you just can’t wait for 12:00 pm ET, Feb. 9th, to come. I’m suggesting a new ...

Nye: 10 potential free agents flying under the radar

February 7, 2016 | Jamie Nye
With CFL free agency just a week away, it’s easy to pick out the stars of the game who could immediately impact your team. There is no doubt Ted Laurent, Andrew Harris, Josh Bourke, Trevor ...

Catching Up: Intrigue surrounds pending free agent receivers

February 7, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
TORONTO — In a word, this year’s class of pending free agent receivers is intriguing. Teams will have the opportunity on Feb. 9 to bolster their receiving corps, as so far some pretty big ...

Walters on Free Agency: We’re looking to upgrade

February 7, 2016 | CFL.ca Staff
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers aren’t just looking to plug holes; they’re looking to upgrade. Bombers GM Kyle Walters met with the media on Friday four days ahead of Feb. ...
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