Cfc news 2019

Here are some of the top news stories from the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2019:

Offseason

• The CFL and the Canadian Football League Players' Association (CFLPA) agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in February 2019, ending a lockout that had lasted since November 2018.
• The Toronto Argonauts traded quarterback Drew Willy to the Montreal Alouettes in exchange for a conditional draft pick.
• The Ottawa Redblacks signed quarterback Dominique Davis to a two-year contract extension.

Preseason

• The Calgary Stampeders won the 2019 CFL preseason title, defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 24-17 in the final preseason game.
• The Edmonton Eskimos changed their name to the Edmonton Elks in February 2019, citing concerns over the use of the term "Eskimo" as a racial slur.

Regular Season

• The Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished the regular season with a 11-7 record, earning a playoff spot as the third seed in the West Division.
• The Hamilton Tiger-Cats finished the regular season with a 15-3 record, earning a playoff spot as the first seed in the East Division.
• The Saskatchewan Roughriders finished the regular season with a 13-5 record, earning a playoff spot as the second seed in the West Division.

Playoffs

• The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 35-14 in the West Division Final, advancing to the Grey Cup.
• The Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 27-16 in the East Division Final, advancing to the Grey Cup.
• The Hamilton Tiger-Cats won the 107th Grey Cup, defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 33-17.

Awards and Honors

• Bo Levi Mitchell, quarterback for the Calgary Stampeders, was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Player for the 2019 season.
• Willie Jefferson, defensive end for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player for the 2019 season.
• DeVier Posey, wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Special Teams Player for the 2019 season.

Other News

• The CFL announced a new television deal with TSN and RDS in February 2019, extending the partnership through the 2022 season.
• The league also announced a new partnership with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in August 2019, allowing the CBC to broadcast CFL games nationally.