Football Ops

Pontbriand grows the game, eyes bigger future

November 26, 2023 | Chris O'Leary
For her undying efforts to improve the CFL’s progress with inclusivity, diversity, equity and anti-racism, Laurence Pontbriand was named the winner of the 2023 Jane Mawby Tribute Award as ...

Three players fined from Week 3 games

June 28, 2023 | CFL.ca Staff
Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Chris Edwards, Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Samuel Emilus and Edmonton Elks defensive lineman J-Min Pelley were all fined after Week 3’s games.

Five players fined after Week 1 action

June 14, 2023 | CFL.ca Staff
The Canadian Football League has announced that five players have been fined after the first week of play in the regular season. 

O’Leary: CFL, PFF embark on analytics journey

June 6, 2023 | Chris O'Leary
Figures from the CFL and Pro Football Focus discuss their partnership with CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary and how it can help the league better understand its players on an analytical ...

New health and safety measures introduced to further safeguard players

May 16, 2023 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL in consultation with the CFL Medical Committee will introduce several health and safety measures this season. Guardian caps at training camp and in-season medical tents highlight the new ...

Rules receive fine-tuning for 2023 season

May 8, 2023 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL Board of Governors have unanimously approved a set of rule changes proposed by the league’s Rules Committee as teams continue preparations for the upcoming season.

CFL QB Internship welcomes nine pivots into camps

May 5, 2023 | CFL.ca Staff
Nine quarterbacks from across the country are set to hone their skills alongside their professional counterparts as part of the 2023 CFL QB Internship.

CFL welcomes six new participants into Officiating Academy

May 4, 2023 | CFL.ca Staff
The Canadian Football League is proud to announce the six new participants who will join the league’s Officiating Academy.

Salary Management System: Four teams exceed the cap in 2022

April 28, 2023 | CFL.ca Staff
Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg have been fined for exceeding last season’s salary cap, the CFL announced on Friday.

Negotiating window a new feature of 2020 free agency

January 27, 2020 | Chris O'Leary
Free agency will take on a new look in 2020, with the introduction of a week-long negotiation window that begins on Feb. 2.

Two players fined after Week 21 action

November 7, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL announced that two players have been fined after Week 21 action.

Levels, Hightower fined after Week 20 action

October 31, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL announced two fines from Week 20 and an additional fine from Week 19 on Thursday.

Two players fined after Week 17 action

October 9, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL announced two fines after Week 17 action.

Esks’ James Tuck fined after Week 16 action

October 2, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
Edmonton Eskimos fullback James Tuck was fined after Week 16 action, it was announced on Wednesday.

Simoni Lawrence handed max fine following hit on Kilgore

September 25, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL announced one fine following Week 15 action.

Two players fined after Week 14 action

September 18, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL announced two fines after Week 14 action along with two additional fines from Week 13 on Wednesday.

Two players fined after Week 13 action

September 11, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL announced two fines following Week 13 action.

Two players fined after Week 11 action

August 28, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
Two players were fined after Week 11 action, it was announced on Wednesday.

CFL announces fines after Week 10 action

August 22, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL announced player fines after Week 10 action on Thursday.

Football Operations Video Series – The Passing Game

August 14, 2019 | CFL.ca Staff
Senior Director of Officiating, Darren Hackwood reviews how the on field officials cover the passing game.
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