Samwise CFL Newsletter
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Tyler Kahmann Scores Twice as Argonauts Hand Roughriders Their First 2026 Loss
Chad Kelly threw for more than 300 yards and receiver Tyler Kahmann scored twice as the Toronto Argonauts handed the Saskatchewan Roughriders their first defeat of the 2026 season, 40-34, at Mosaic Stadium on Friday. Janarion Grant opened the scoring with a punt return touchdown, and Kahmann beat the halftime buzzer to send Toronto to the break up 20-17. The Argonauts scored 17 consecutive points to take a 30-17 lead before holding on. Kahmann, a 25-year-old in his rookie campaign, leads the CFL with four receiving touchdowns. Saskatchewan quarterback Trevor Harris completed 34 of 43 passes for 409 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.
Vernon Adams Jr. Torments Former Team as Stampeders Take First Win in Kelowna
Vernon Adams Jr. threw three touchdown passes against his former team as the Calgary Stampeders defeated the B.C. Lions 41-33 on Saturday at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna, where the Lions are temporarily playing due to the FIFA World Cup. Adams Jr. connected with Dedrick Mills, Jalen Philpot, and Tevin Jones, while Tyreik McAllister added a 90-yard punt return. A Silas Bolden kickoff fumble late in the second quarter allowed Calgary to score twice in just over a minute, seizing a 10-point halftime lead. Nathan Rourke threw two first-half touchdown passes for B.C., who fell to 0-3. Calgary earned their first win of the season to move to 1-2.
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Roughriders’ Canadian Star Samuel Emilus Injured on Punt Return, Status Uncertain
Star Canadian pass catcher Samuel Emilus did not return after having his legs twisted under him while returning a punt late in the second quarter of Friday night’s 40-34 loss to the Toronto Argonauts. Head coach Corey Mace said after the loss that he does not regret the decision to use Emilus as a punt returner. The Roughriders will have until Friday, July 3 to determine Emilus’ availability for their road game in Ottawa against the Redblacks. The injury came as part of a damaging night for Saskatchewan, who also suffered their first loss of the 2026 season.
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Alouettes Coach Jason Maas Contests Overtime Fumble Call: “It Was Our Ball”
Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas publicly disputed a key overtime fumble ruling from last week’s 32-29 overtime loss to the Edmonton Elks. After reviewing game film, Maas told reporters: “When I look at the film, what I would judge it off of, I would say it was our ball.” The disputed play came when Montreal’s Najee Murray forced a fumble from Edmonton’s Justin Rankin in overtime, but officials ruled that offensive lineman Brendan Bordner was the last player to touch the ball before it went out of bounds, not Montreal safety Nate Beauchemin. Maas acknowledged the ruling stood and that the Alouettes had chances to win afterward.
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All-CFL Receiver Eugene Lewis on Injured List as Ottawa Makes Nine Changes for Montreal
Ottawa Redblacks receiver Eugene Lewis has been placed on the one-game injured list ahead of Sunday’s visit to the Montreal Alouettes, after being limited in practice with a shoulder issue. Lewis, an All-CFL receiver, is among the Redblacks’ nine lineup changes for the game. Binjimen Victor, who had 32 receptions for 331 yards and one touchdown with the Edmonton Elks last year, will make his Ottawa debut in Lewis’ place. The Redblacks enter Sunday winless at 0-2, ranked last in the CFL in average points for and average points against this season.
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Stevie Scott III Set to Make 2026 Debut as Alouettes Reinforce Roster Against Ottawa
Running back Stevie Scott III will make his 2026 debut for the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday against the Ottawa Redblacks, returning from a hamstring injury sustained in practice that kept him out of the first three games of the season. Star linebacker Tyrice Beverette also returns to the lineup after missing last week’s contest. The Alouettes will be without starting cornerbacks Lorenzo Burns (head injury) and Kabion Ento (hamstring), with Don Callis and rookie Faion Hicks filling in. Montreal, now 2-1 on the season, hosts Ottawa at Percival Molson Stadium on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
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Redblacks Simplify Playbook and Reshape QB Room Ahead of Sunday Night Visit to Montreal
The Ottawa Redblacks (0-2) enter Sunday’s game in Montreal with a simplified playbook after head coach Ryan Dinwiddie cut his usual 90-play package to roughly 50 this week. The change follows quarterback Dru Brown’s trade to Winnipeg after Brown requested a move when Dinwiddie named Jake Maier as the starter out of training camp. Through two starts, Maier has completed 61 percent of his passes at 6.3 yards per attempt with two touchdowns and two interceptions — both figures ranking as CFL lows. Ottawa has also added veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson to the roster for quarterback depth.
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Eastern Division
Through Week 4 (June 25–27) — Ottawa–Mtl pending
1. Montréal Alouettes — 4 pts (2-1-0)
2. Hamilton Tiger-Cats — 4 pts (2-1-0)
3. Toronto Argonauts — 4 pts (2-1-0)
4. Ottawa Redblacks — 0 pts (0-2-0)
Western Division
After Week 4
1. Edmonton Elks — 6 pts (3-0-0)
2. Saskatchewan Roughriders — 4 pts (2-1-0)
3. Winnipeg Blue Bombers — 2 pts (1-2-0)
4. Calgary Stampeders — 2 pts (1-2-0)
5. B.C. Lions — 0 pts (0-3-0)
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