3DownNation Podcast

Hamilton Tiger-Cats' all-star receiver Kenny Lawler tells 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk he has made “peace” with not being in the NFL and rising to star status in the Canadian Football League. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the CFL's new media rights deal with TSN and DAZN, post-training camp cuts from around the league, the Ottawa Redblacks naming Jake Maier their starting quarterback, how many fans have cancelled their season tickets due to incoming rule changes, Jaylon Hutchings signing back with the Calgary Stampeders, Jon Gruden raving over the B.C. Lions, Mike O'Shea giv...

Counting the Ottawa Redblacks, Dustin Crum estimated to 3DownNation.com reporter Justin Dunk that five to six Canadian Football League teams inquired about his quarterbacking services during the negotiation window in February. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canadian Football League commissioner Stewart Johnston explains to 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk how the new broadcast agreements, which start in 2027, came to fruition and what the deals mean for the future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

DAZN Canada vice president Deidra Dionne joins 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk to explain why the Canadian Football League's broadcast rights were valuable to the streaming company. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Rankin isn’t lacking for confidence. Fresh off his first 1,000-yard rushing season, the Edmonton Elks star running back has set an ambitious goal for 2026: become the first player in CFL history to rush and receive for 1,000 yards in the same year. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the latest on a possible new stadium near Halifax, Jacques Tanguay changing his tune on CFL expansion to Quebec City, Taylor Elgersma's performance in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan's backup QB battle, Chad Kelly seeing the field for the first time in 18 months, 3DownNation' s latest power rankings, Larry Rountree III running away with a starting...

Montreal Alouettes’ franchise quarterback Davis Alexander tells 3DownNation.com reporter Justin Dunk he played through a torn ulnar collateral ligament and fractured elbow in his right throwing arm for the final six games during his senior season at Portland State University. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Brayden Schager shining for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in his preseason debut, the Calgary Stampeders lacking quarterback depth behind Vernon Adams Jr., the CFL officially ratifying new rules for 2026, the B.C. Lions renegotiating their lease at BC Place Stadium, the Montreal Alouettes signing Laval passer Arnaud Desjardins, and Casey Sayles calling...

Star Canadian Football League running back Brady Oliveira tells 3DownNation's Justin Dunk he wants to play 10 professional seasons and retire with his hometown team. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the CFL's highest-paid players list, some intriguing position battles in Winnipeg and Saskatchewan, the league shifting its season to start earlier in 2027, the retirement of Seth Hundeby, the Toronto Argonauts offering $1 hot dogs, and second-overall 2026 CFL Draft pick Niklas Henning signing with the Las Vegas Raiders. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on...

Zach Collaros enjoyed his first experience as a broadcast analyst for TSN during the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg, he tells 3DownNation.com reporter Justin Dunk. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The CFL Players’ Association benefitted from the league’s desire to expand the Grey Cup playoffs starting in 2027, as the union's first vice president Brett Lauther explains to 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Canadian Football League changing its playoff format for 2027, offer their thoughts on all nine CFL draft classes, whether or not Diego Pavia will ever come to the CFL, the Calgary Stampeders new uniforms, the Ottawa Redblacks signing Luiji Vilain, and the retirement of P.J. Walker. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast pro...

Vernon Adams Jr. has developed a trend and wants to buck it in 2026, he tells 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk. His last three CFL campaigns, to varying degrees, have started hot, with Adams Jr. being in the Most Outstanding Player conversation until different points in the schedule. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk and JC Abbott share opinions about how the Saskatchewan Roughriders handled Ajou Ajou's release following his suspension, break down Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, analyze whether Chad Kelly's NFL aspirations are legitimate and detail reasons behind the Ottawa Redblacks changing Canadian kickers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ running back A.J. Ouellette did not undergo a viral body transformation in the offseason — but he has gained dad strength. Isla Jo was born on Friday, March 6 as Ouellette and his girlfriend, Caitlyn Amaral, welcomed a daughter into the world. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Habakkuk Baldonado has pushed confidence in Global athletes in the Canadian Football League to a new level. The 26-year-old maximized his earning potential for the 2026 CFL season, becoming the highest-paid Global in three-down league history by a considerable margin. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Nathan Rourke trying his hand at flag football ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics, the Edmonton Elks possibly becoming profitable in the not-too-distant future, the Calgary Stampeders potentially getting a new stadium, the Elks hiring Rick Campbell, ranking all nine CFL quarterback rooms, and Chris Streveler announcing his retirement from professional...

From afar during the lead-up to the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg, it did not seem Trevor Harris intended the game to be the last of his 13-year CFL career. However, he recently admitted to 3DownNation reporter Justin Dunk that the thought entered his mind once on Saturday night. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3DownNation reporter John Hodge speaks one-on-one with Edmonton Elks president and CEO Chris Morris about his first year on the job, the Thompson family's commitment to the club, the strength of its season ticket base, the goal of profitability, and the future of Commonwealth Stadium. #CFL #Canadian #Football #Elks #Edmonton Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

Trevor Reid tells 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk what caused him to miss the entire 2025 football season. He explains why he chose to sign with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as a CFL free agent. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The B.C. Lions’ post about Nathan Rourke leaving the CFL to focus on flag football may have been nothing more than a panic-inducing April Fool’s joke, but his balancing act between the two sports has already begun. Rourke wants to play for Canada at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and explained his path to doing so with 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk. He also shared his goals for the 2026 CF...

Justin Dunk goes one-on-one with Canadian receiver Tyson Philpot to discuss his new contract with the Montreal Alouettes, his background in flag football, and his aspirations to play for Team Canada at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canadian offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro sits down with 3DownNation reporter John Hodge to discuss his development at the University of Manitoba, why he transferred to Purdue University for his last college season, and the possibility of being the first-overall pick in the 2026 CFL Draft. #CFL #CFLDraft #CFLCombine #Edmonton #Redblacks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...