3DownNation Podcast

John Hodge and JC Abbott go from coast to coast breaking down the best and worst of each team's class in the 2025 CFL Draft. Also, JC makes good on his promise to eat a raw onion on camera. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Stewart Johnston's introductory press conference as the new commissioner of the CFL, how many Canadian players will be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, which positions are strongest in the 2025 CFL Draft, Bo Levi Mitchell's thoughts on retirement, and the Montreal Alouettes predicting a big season for their receivers. Please enjoy the show and...

3DownNation reporter Justin Dunk interviews new CFL commissioner Stewart Johnson about how he got the role, the length of his contract, whether or not he believes all nine franchises can be profitable, and what he covets for the league's long-term media rights. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Trevor Harris playing part of the 2024 season on a partially torn ACL, Hodge's updated 2025 CFL Mock Draft, Abbott's column on the legacy of Randy Ambrosie, Bob Dyce getting a contract extension in Ottawa, the Roughriders investing $1.8 million in amateur football, Jon Ryan making the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, and retirement of Josh Ba...

3DownNation reporter Justin Dunk sits down with Saskatchewan Roughriders' quarterback Trevor Harris to discuss his knee injury from 2024, how he's going about his preparation during the offseason, potentially wanting to pursue broadcasting after he retires, and the possibility of wearing "old man cleats" in 2025. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the CFL appointing Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner, what the new Rogers-NHL television deal means for the CFL, Mark Weightman departing as the president of the Montreal Alouettes, the B.C. Lions forfeiting two 2025 CFL Draft picks for violating the salary cap, and Logan Ferland becoming one of the league's highest-paid non-quarterbacks on...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Ed Hervey's claim that there are no superstars in the CFL, analysis of the 2025 CFL Combine in Regina, the Saskatchewan Roughriders claiming the rights to former first-round NFL Draft pick Trey Lance, how all nine CFL teams plan to spend their money in 2025, Calgary's upgrades to their breakfasts and player amenities, and the Toronto Argonauts...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, JC Abbott discuss Taylor Elgersma's performance at the University at Buffalo pro day, Alexander Hollins winning his $75,000 grievance, the ongoing search for the CFL's next commissioner, two-time All-Conference offensive lineman Tiger Shanks being added to the 2025 CFL Draft, Nate Behar announcing his retirement, and six-time Grey Cup champion Adam Rita continuing...

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss  3DownNation' s first 2025 CFL Mock Draft, the Saskatchewan Roughriders restructuring four contracts, Brandon Alexander saying farewell to Winnipeg (but not retiring), seven CFL draft prospects performing at the University at Buffalo pro day, Alex Singleton making a cameo on Netflix, and Shawn Bane Jr. giving an update on his knee injury.  Please enjoy the show...

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the updated depth charts for the Ottawa Redblacks and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Craig Reynolds' ten-year anniversary as president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, A.J. Ouellette's 25-pound weight loss, standouts from the CFL Invitational Combine, Canadian receiver Elic Ayomanor running well at the NFL Combine, and Richie Sindani stepping away from footba...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss how much several CFL teams paid in free agency, how their depth charts are shaping up, two members of the Regina Rams facing drug charges, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats bringing back Julian Howsare, Charleston Hughes revealing the biggest regret of his career, B.C. cutting Most Outstanding Rookie candidate Ace Eley, and the league's upcoming Invitationa...

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss  3DownNation' s first power rankings of 2025, Eugene Lewis firing back at Edmonton Elks general manager Ed Hervey, Kenny Lawler and Robbie Smith's monster contracts, Demerio Houston denying his wife's allegations of domestic violence, Lucky Whitehead's retirement, Cody Fajardo taking a $200,000 pay cut, C.J. Reavis suing Netflix alongside five other...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss all the latest in CFL free agency, which signings they think were the best, the B.C. Lions adding veteran quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, the Calgary Stampeders cutting Demerio Houston following a charge for domestic violence, Patrick Mahomes wanting to attend a CFL game, and Zach Collaros calling the timing of the CFL salary cap increase "absolutely...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the gains and losses that each CFL team has made in free agency thus far, Kenny Lawler choosing the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Toronto Argonauts suffering substantial losses, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers promoting Jason Hogan to offensive coordinator, Taylor Elgersma's performance at the Senior Bowl, and Diontae Spencer looking to get back into the CFL...

The Canadian Indigenous inspired NFL football has many parallels for veteran Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Eli Ankou in his sport and life. He shares those connections and what the design means to him in this special episode.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a special episode of the 3DownNation Podcast , former NFL tight end and current TSN analyst Luke Willson, a native of LaSalle, Ont., sits down with Justin Dunk to discuss why 2025 can be the year of the CFL. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy explains why Wilfrid Laurier QB Taylor Elgersma was invited to the prestigious NFL scouting event. The 22-year-old reigning Hec Crighton Trophy winner is the first Canadian university QB ever to accept an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders adding Andrew Harris to their coaching staff, the B.C. Lions potentially having to renegotiate with their star receivers, Ryan Dinwiddie addressing his possible NFL future, the CFLPA publicly protesting Loucheiz Purifoy's suspension, Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma garnering NFL attention, and Ottawa's upcoming stadium...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss their takeaways from the CFL's offseason winter meetings, Ed Hervey's epic rant about contract negotiations with Eugene Lewis, Dave Dickenson defending the Calgary Stampeders, a blockbuster trade between the Argonauts and Stampeders, off-field changes in Winnipeg, Hamilton, and Edmonton, and whether or not the Blue Bombers can keep Kenny Lawle...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the B.C. Lions trading for award-winning offensive lineman Dejon Allen from Toronto, Chris Jones becoming an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina under Bill Belichick, Makai Polk signing with the Atlanta Falcons following a breakout season with the Argonauts, the Saskatchewan Roughriders acquiring Jake Maier from Calgary, B.C.'s new...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Montreal Alouettes trading Cody Fajardo to the Edmonton Elks in exchange for McLeod Bethel-Thompson, the CFLPA's first-ever CFL team report card, three teams hiring new defensive coordinators, early odds to win next year's Grey Cup, some key contract extensions, and several CFL players doing multiple NFL workouts. Please enjoy the show and...

Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Edmonton Elks re-signing quarterback Tre Ford, the complaints of veteran CFL quarterback Cody Fajardo, the league's illegal interference rule, Canadian QB Kurtis Rourke leading the University of Indiana to the college football playoff, new GM Ted Goveia addressing Hamilton's long Grey Cup drought, and provide an update on CFL free agency. Please enjoy...

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders signing franchise quarterback Trevor Harris to a one-year contract extension, the Edmonton Elks hiring Mark Kilam as their new head coach, the B.C. Lions hiring Buck Pierce as their new head coach, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats hiring Ted Goveia as their new general manager, who the Winnipeg Blue Bombers could replace Pierce with, and Ricky R...

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the Calgary Stampeders acquiring Vernon Adams Jr. from the B.C. Lions, the Montreal Alouettes extending Davis Alexander through 2027, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' search for a new GM, Ed Hervey's reintroductory press conference with the Elks, ongoing head coaching searches in B.C. and Edmonton, and the Laval Rouge et Or winning the Vanier Cup. Please enjoy the...

John Hodge and JC Abbott analyze the Toronto Argonauts beating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup, the finger injury suffered by Zach Collaros, Ka'Deem Carey bashing the Calgary Stampeders, the Edmonton Elks hiring Ed Hervey as their general manager, this weekend's Vanier Cup, Bo Levi Mitchell wanting a new contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Grey Cup TV ratings. Advertising...