Let’s start a thread to track and discuss CFL players making the jump south this year!
Have you heard about anyone working out with or signing to NFL teams? Drop the updates here, and let’s keep tabs on the moves.
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I’ll start us off;
Edmonton Elk P Jake Julien works out with the Denver Broncos
Toronto Argonaut DL Ralph Holley works out with Tennessee Titans
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https://3downnation.com/2024/11/25/nfl-window-details-for-players-under-contract-in-cfl/
The NFL workout window has commenced, it opened on November 18 and closes on February 11, 2025, at 12:01 p.m. EST. The window to sign with an NFL team opens January 6, 2025, and ends February 11, 2025, at 12:01 p.m. EST.
NFL teams must ask CFL franchises for permission to work out players and the request cannot be denied. CFL players can opt out of their agreements north of the border if an NFL team offers a contract.
Pending CFL free agents do not have to complete the opt-out process. If a player’s contract expires on February 11, 2025, the CFL’s opening day for free agency, the agreement can be terminated if an NFL contract is offered.
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WR Kalil Pimpleton
DL Ralph Holley
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He could probably punt it 90 yards in Denver…
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Winnipeg DB Tyrell Ford at Nawlins
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ defensive lineman Brandon Barlow worked out with the Denver Broncos on Friday, December 13.
The 26-year-old played all 18 regular season games for the Ticats in 2024, recording 40 tackles, five sacks and one forced fumble during his first season with the Black and Gold.
Barlow suited up in 14 games for the Toronto Argonauts in 2023, starting two as part of a rotation that included Thomas Costigan and Robbie Smith. Despite not being a regular starter, he finished second on the team behind all-star Folarin Orimolade with nine sacks, adding 30 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, and two forced fumbles.
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Former CFL award-winner Qwan’tez Stiggers made his first career NFL start on Sunday for the New York Jets.
The rookie was forced into action when veteran cornerbacks D.J. Reed (groin) and Brandin Echols (shoulder) were unable to play due to injury, leaving a starting spot open opposite perennial All-Pro selection Sauce Gardner. He made four solo tackles and one assisted tackle in New York’s 32-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The 22-year-old was a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft following a standout season in the CFL as a member of the Toronto Argonauts in 2023.
https://3downnation.com/2024/12/17/canadian-receiver-ajou-ajou-works-out-for-indianapolis-colts/
Canadian receiver Ajou Ajou worked out for the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, per sources.
https://3downnation.com/2024/12/17/indianapolis-colts-work-out-canadian-db-tyrell-ford-sources/
Canadian defensive back Tyrell Ford worked out for the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, per sources.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ defensive back Tyrell Ford worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, per sources.
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https://3downnation.com/2024/12/16/denver-broncos-host-11-cfl-players-for-nfl-work-out/
And it appears that the Broncos were so interested in Barlow and Allen after their workouts on Friday that they invited them to work out more on Saturday with several others too.
The Denver Broncos hosted a CFL-packed workout on Saturday, bringing in receivers Ajou Ajou, Ayden Eberhardt, and Makai Polk, offensive lineman Logan Ferland, defensive linemen Brandon Barlow, Elliott Brown, and Jonah Tavai, and linebackers A.J. Allen, Michael Ayers, Isaac Darkangelo, and Davion Taylor. The news was reported by Aaron Wilson.
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J J could have a long career in Denver.
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https://3downnation.com/2024/12/23/canadian-punter-jake-julien-works-out-for-new-york-jets/
Canadian punter Jake Julien worked out for the New York Jets on Monday, per sources.
As cold as it was today, I would think the workout was indoors.
Positive - New York and Los Angeles are the most lucrative markets for players for especially local endorsements, perks, elite access, and “swag.”
Negative - It’s the New York Jets.
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https://3downnation.com/2024/12/23/cincinnati-bengals-host-four-cfl-players-for-workout/
The Cincinnati Bengals hosted four players for a workout on Monday, including receivers Kalil Pimpleton and Makai Polk, offensive lineman Trevor Reid, and defensive lineman Ralph Holley, as per Aaron Wilson.
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https://3downnation.com/2024/12/31/buffalo-bills-work-out-canadian-db-tyrell-ford-sources/
DL Holley and Punters Constantinou and Julien continue to work out for NFL teams.
This report was interesting news especially because another top NFL team that is going to be in the playoffs worked him out.
The Buffalo Bills worked out Canadian defensive back Tyrell Ford on Tuesday, per sources.
The five-foot-eleven, 188-pound native of Niagara Falls, Ont. was named an All-CFL cornerback with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this past season. He made 51 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles, and seven interceptions and is scheduled to become a CFL free agent in February.
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Tyrell Ford has really done the rounds - worked out for at least five teams
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The Holley Sweepstakes is over, and Cleveland won.
https://3downnation.com/2025/01/13/cleveland-browns-sign-toronto-argonauts-dl-ralph-holley/
The Cleveland Browns have signed Toronto Argonauts’ defensive lineman Ralph Holley, per sources.
The West Bloomfield, Mich., native was a standout with the Argos this past season, his first in the CFL. He recorded 22 tackles, eight sacks and one forced fumble. His eight sacks tied for the league lead despite him playing mostly on the interior for Toronto. He also played in the Argonauts three postseason games, posting one tackle and one sack in the East Final, en route to a 111th Grey Cup victory.
During December and January, the 25-year-old worked out for seven NFL teams, including the Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints.
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J J will be impossible for Elks to replace. Anyways, good for JJ, and thanks for an unbelievable year. It is a huge loss for the special teams
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Hope this opportunity works out well.
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