3downnation Podcast

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/brandsPrivacy & 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/brandsPrivacy & 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/brandsPrivacy & 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 football.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/brandsPrivacy & 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 #EdmontonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/brandsPrivacy & 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 CFL season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/brandsPrivacy & 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 #RedblacksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and J.C. Abbott discuss their takeaways from the 2026 CFL Combine in Edmonton, including the players that rose, the players that fell, the overall strength of each position group, possible future changes to the format of the event, and some fun behind-the-scenes tidbits.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3DownNation reporter John Hodge goes one-on-one with offensive lineman Darius Bell, who is a projected first-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft. The native of Hamilton, Ont. discusses growing up in Steeltown, his collegiate journey through Maine and East Carolina, and his goals for the professional ranks.#CFL #Canadian #FootballAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Michigan State defensive back Devynn Cromwell sits down with 3DownNation’s J.C. Abbott to discuss his status as a top CFL Draft prospect, his recent pro day injury, and his experience transferring from the University of Guelph to two of the biggest programs in the NCAA.#CFL #CFLDraft #Canadian #FootballAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canadian QB Christian Veilleux opens up about his mixed experience in the NCAA at Penn State, Pittsburgh, and Georgia State, the strength of Ottawa-born players in the 2026 CFL Draft, the value of the transfer portal, and his goal of becoming a professional quarterback.#CFL #CFLDraft #CFLCombine #PennState #Pittsburgh #GeorgiaStateAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3DownNation reporter JC Abbott speaks one-on-one with 2026 CFL Draft prospect Eloa Latendresse-Regimbald, who was a standout at quarterback with the McGill Redbirds.After impressing under centre, the native of Montreal, Que. is open to changing positions at the professional level.#CFL #CFLDraft #CFLCombine #QuebecAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott preview the 2026 CFL Combine, going position by position to assess the strength of each group and analyze top prospects.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.#CFL #Canadian #Football #CFLDraftAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Defensive back Jonathan Moxey explains why he chose to sign with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in free agency, how he's grown as a player over six CFL seasons, Jordan Younger's "defensive back-friendly" scheme, and dealing with the noise at Princess Auto Stadium.#Bombers #Winnipeg #CFLAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Greg Bell thought he was going to re-sign with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats until the Ottawa Redblacks called. The East Division all-star running back explains how contract extension talks unfolded with Hamilton, why Ottawa’s pitch stood out in free agency, and how he became the highest-paid American running back in the CFL.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Powell tells 3DownNation.com reporter Justin Dunk he was ready for a fresh start. After three seasons with the Tiger-Cats, the 27-year-old quarterback signed a two-year contract with the Edmonton Elks in CFL free agency. He said the “writing was on the wall” in Hamilton.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy