🏈 The CFL Report
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Saskatchewan Roughriders rout Hamilton Tiger-Cats 38‑7 as defence forces four turnovers
The Saskatchewan Roughriders overwhelmed the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 38‑7 Sunday at Mosaic Stadium, with their defence forcing four turnovers and converting 27 of the team’s points. Trevor Harris completed 18 of 25 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns despite throwing two interceptions, while Tommy Stevens scored twice in the second half. Replacing the injured Bo Levi Mitchell, Hamilton’s Jake Dolegala completed 56.7 per cent of his passes for just 122 yards, including an interception returned 107 yards for a Saskatchewan touchdown. The win moved the Roughriders to 4‑1, level with Edmonton atop the West Division, while Hamilton fell to 2‑3.
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats have lost both games since Bo Levi Mitchell underwent ankle surgery
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have now lost back‑to‑back games since quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell underwent ankle surgery following a Week 4 collision with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Replacement starter Jake Dolegala managed just 122 passing yards at a 56.7 per cent completion rate with an interception in Sunday’s 38‑7 loss to Saskatchewan, as Hamilton’s offence struggled to replicate Mitchell’s productivity. Hamilton has fallen to 2‑3, continuing a slide in the East Division standings that prompted 3DownNation to drop the Tiger‑Cats in their latest weekly power rankings. The team expects Mitchell to make a full recovery, but has offered no timeline for his return.
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BC Lions hire Dennis McKnight as special teams coordinator and add JaQuan Adams from Tulsa
The BC Lions bolstered their coaching staff and roster on Monday, hiring Dennis McKnight as special teams coordinator and signing JaQuan Adams, a Tulsa product, to the practice roster. McKnight brings over two decades of coaching experience, most recently serving as special teams coordinator with the Hamilton Tiger‑Cats through the 2024 and 2025 seasons. A former NFL offensive guard, McKnight played 141 games from 1982 to 1992 primarily with the San Diego Chargers, also suiting up for the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. The Lions, coming off a Week 6 bye, look to improve on a 1‑3 record as the 2026 CFL season approaches its midpoint.
Sources: Global News • 3DownNation Share ↗ ✉︎ Email 💬 Text
CFL Week 6 transactions: Argonauts sign Vreugdenhil, Elks add Bastone, Als sign Baker
Multiple CFL teams announced roster moves Monday following the conclusion of Week 6. The Toronto Argonauts signed Canadian offensive lineman Frank Vreugdenhil, a 40th‑overall pick in the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft who had been released after training camp, and released veteran DeWayne Hendrix from their active roster. The Edmonton Elks added Northwestern University standout Carmine Bastone to their practice roster. The Montreal Alouettes signed Elon University standout Rushawn Baker. The flurry of transactions signals the start of roster refinements as CFL clubs evaluate their depth needs ahead of the second half of the 2026 regular season.
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Week 6 CFL awards: Justin Rankin and Kordell Jackson star for dominant Edmonton Elks
Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin and defensive back Kordell Jackson were the top performers in 3DownNation’s Week 6 CFL awards. Rankin rushed 14 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns against Ottawa, adding three receptions for 43 yards and a third score. Through five games, he had already accumulated 513 rushing yards and 297 receiving yards, putting him on pace to become the first player in CFL history to record 1,000 yards both rushing and receiving in the same season. Jackson added two interceptions, two pass knockdowns, and three defensive tackles in the same victory, giving Edmonton a double in the weekly honours.
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Montreal, Saskatchewan and Edmonton emerge as CFL’s early Grey Cup favourite trio
Three CFL teams — the Montreal Alouettes, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Edmonton Elks — have separated themselves from the rest through six weeks of play, each sitting at 4‑1 and emerging as the league’s early Grey Cup favourites, according to CFL.ca’s Monday Morning Quarterback column. Montreal quarterback Davis Alexander ranks second in the CFL with 1,779 passing yards and eight touchdowns against zero interceptions, while receiver Tyson Philpot has 719 yards and 45 receptions through five games, on pace to break the single‑season CFL records of 2,036 yards and 160 catches. Edmonton’s Justin Rankin powers the Elks’ resurgence as they aim for their first playoff appearance since 2019.
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Toronto Argonauts add former second-round NFL pick Denzel Mims to CFL negotiation list
The Toronto Argonauts have added Denzel Mims, a former second‑round NFL draft pick, to their CFL negotiation list, granting the club exclusive rights to negotiate with the American receiver. Placement on a negotiation list reserves a team’s right to sign a player but does not constitute a contract or guarantee any deal. The Argonauts were among several CFL teams active on the transaction front Monday after the completion of Week 6, joining multiple clubs announcing signings and roster changes. Should Mims ultimately sign with Toronto, the club would add an NFL‑pedigree receiver to a corps navigating a demanding stretch of the 2026 CFL regular season.
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Standings After Week 6
| East | W-L-T | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal Alouettes | 4-1-0 | 8 |
| Toronto Argonauts | 2-3-0 | 4 |
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 2-3-0 | 4 |
| Ottawa Redblacks | 0-5-0 | 0 |
| West | W-L-T | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Roughriders | 4-1-0 | 8 |
| Edmonton Elks | 4-1-0 | 8 |
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 3-2-0 | 6 |
| Calgary Stampeders | 2-3-0 | 4 |
| BC Lions | 1-3-0 | 2 |
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Facts sourced from TSN, 3DownNation, CFL.ca, and Global News • Articles published July 13–14, 2026