CFL training camps open Sunday as teams gear up for June 4 season start
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Training camp begins Sunday for the Toronto Argonauts and eight other CFL teams. Here’s a look at the other squads as they begin preparing for the 2026 regular season, which begins June 4 with the Montreal Alouettes visiting the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Montreal — The Alouettes landed backup quarterback Dustin Crum in free agency but released middle linebacker Darnell Sankey and defensive back Dionte Ruffin (both now with B.C.). Davis Alexander is 11-0 in the regular season but made just seven starts last season due to a hamstring ailment. The defence could use another big year from Canadian defensive lineman Issac Adeyemi-Berglund, who registered 11 sacks in 2025.
Ottawa — Ryan Dinwiddie enters his first season as head coach and general manager after leading Toronto to two Grey Cups over five seasons as head coach. The Redblacks were again active in free agency _ with Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen (Grey Cup champion Saskatchewan Roughriders), American receiver Ayden Eberhardt (B.C. Lions) and Canadian kicker Brett Lauther (free agent) among the newcomers. Dru Brown returns as the starter with veteran Jake Maier added in free agency as insurance.
Hamilton — Veteran Bo Levi Mitchell enters his fourth season with the Ticats and 14th in the CFL. He was named the East Division’s outstanding player the last two years. Canadian Tre Ford, who began last season as Edmonton’s starter, is Mitchell’s backup. Other new faces include linebacker Wynton McManis (Toronto) and receivers Kurleigh Gittens Jr. (Edmonton), Mario Alford (Saskatchewan) and Kearic Wheatfall (Winnipeg), with Alford also a standout returner.
