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Long Read: Perspective helped Duke re-route harrowing path

October 21, 2018 | Chris O'Leary
For Eskimos receiver Duke Williams, a new perspective in life saved far more than just his career. Chris O’Leary has the story on Williams’ harrowing path to the CFL.

The Long Read: How Alex Singleton became the CFL’s fastest-rising star

November 16, 2017 | Chris O'Leary
For Stamps middle linebacker Alex Singleton, all things have worked out in the end. CFL.ca’s Chris O’Leary writes on the league’s fastest-rising star.

Filling in the Blanks: Kenny Stafford and the biggest completion

October 8, 2017 | Chris O'Leary
Professionally, 2017 has been challenging for Kenny Stafford. Off the field, however, it’s been different. Chris O’Leary has more on Stafford’s incredible union with his father.

The Long Read: For S.J. Green, timing is everything

August 6, 2017 | Chris O'Leary
Whether it’s one of life’s difficult decisions or running routes, S.J. Green has learned that nothing is more important than patience. Chris O’Leary writes.

The Long Read: Why Canada is my adopted home

July 2, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
A post-football life in Canada has become the epilogue to many of the CFL’s American players’ stories. As Canada turns 150, players share what it means to them to be Canadian.

The Long Read: DaVaris Daniels is making every step count

June 12, 2017 | CFL.ca Staff
First he lost his grades. Then, his degree. With football on life support, it was time to make a call. Everyone’s path to the pros is different but now, DaVaris Daniels is here.

The Long Read: Drew Willy’s time has arrived

September 25, 2016 | Jeff Krever
Two weeks after becoming a Toronto Argonaut, Drew Willy’s second chance has arrived. More on Willy in the latest Long Read.

The Long Read: New roles, same old battles for Steinauer, Dickenson

August 28, 2016 | Jeff Krever
Orlondo Steinauer and Dave Dickenson have traded in helmets for headsets, and the journey’s only just beginning.