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In an annual disclosure mandated since the 2018 Winter Meetings, the nine franchises of the Canadian Football League (CFL) have lifted the veil on ten players each from their negotiation lists this fall. The specified bi-annual revelations, happening in September and December, allow enthusiasts and analysts alike to speculate on the dynamics and strategies that the teams might adopt in the forthcoming seasons.

Under CFL by-laws, teams enjoy the exclusive rights to negotiate with up to 45 players, a list that is dynamic and permits additions, removals, and trades at any given moment. The recently disclosed names join the ranks of previously noted players such as Dustin Crum, Tevin Jones, and Lucky Whitehead, among others, bringing fresh narratives and speculations to the CFL landscape.

Let’s delve into the details of the newly unveiled talents and what they bring to each team:

block-heading">BC Lions

Seizing the spotlight are a significant number of Quarterbacks including Arizona’s Jayden De Laura and Coastal Carolina’s stand-out, Grayson McCall. Also on the list are wide receivers like Devron Harper from Mercer who are anticipated to make a substantial impact.

• Jayden De Laura | QB | Arizona
• Devron Harper | WR | Mercer
• Smoke Harr
  is | WR | Louisiana Tech
• Jermaine Jackson | WR | Idaho
• Grayson McCall | QB | Coastal Carolina
• Gevani McC
  oy | QB | Idaho
• Tommy Mellott | QB | Montana State
• Chandler Morris | QB | TCU
• Garrett Nu
  ssmeier | QB | Louisiana State
• Cameron Ward | QB | Washington State

Edmonton Elks

Maryland’s own Dontay Demus finds a spot in the negotiation list, along with a sturdy lineup of quarterbacks including Holton Ahlers from East Carolina, promising an intensified offense in the upcoming season.

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Holton Ahlers | QB | East Carolina

Troy Brown | LB | Mississippi

Dontay Demus | WR | Maryland

Matt McDon

ald ​ | QB | Bowling Green

Nicolas Melsop | OL | Delta State

Cameron Rising | QB | Utah

Spencer Sa

nders | QB | Mississippi

Spencer Waege | DL | North Dakota State

BJ Wilson | OL | Quincy

Dresser Wi

nn | QB | Tennessee Martin

Calgary Stampeders

The Stampeders are bolstering their roster with a mix of offensive and defensive potentials. Names like Austin Aune from North Texas and Florida State’s Auden Tate speak volumes about the team’s forward-thinking approach.

• Austin Aune | QB | North Texas
• James Blac
  kman | QB | Arkansas State
• Davis Brin | QB | Georgia Southern
• Jalen Dalton | DL | North Carolina
• Jerome Kap
  p | WR | Kutztown
• Pita Taumoepenu | DL | Utah
• Auden Tate | WR | Florida State
• Adarius Ta
  ylor | LB | Florida Atlantic
• Kyle Vantrease | QB | Georgia Southern
• Chris Westry | DB | Kentucky

s="wp-block-heading">Saskatchewan Roughriders

With the introduction of Mississippi’s Jordan Ta’Amu and Georgia’s wide receiver Javon Wims, the Roughriders are clearly eyeing an augmented offensive line, coupled with the fortified defensive line prospects like Nebraska’s Carlos Davis.

• Carlos Davis | DL | Nebraska
• Sebastian Gutierrez | OL | Minot State
• Lewis Kidd
  | OL | Montana State
• Storey Jackson | LB | Liberty
• Scott Lashley | OL | Mississippi State
• Caleb Sand
  ers | DL | South Dakota State
• Jordan Ta’Amu | QB | Mississippi
• Brayden Thomas | DL | North Dakota State
• John Ursua
  | WR | Hawaii
• Javon Wims | WR | Georgia

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Notre Dame’s quarterback Ian Book and Syracuse’s Garrett Shrader headline the Blue Bombers’ list, promising an upgraded offensive strategy in the next season that CFL enthusiasts should keenly watch out for.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

With names like Blake Shapen from Baylor and Florida Atlantic’s Casey Thompson, the Tiger-Cats are seemingly concentrating on fostering a strong quarterback line, hinting at a strategic shift in their game play.

• Dequan Finn | QB | Toledo
• Daniel Iso
  m | DB | Washington State
• Johnny King | WR | Southeast Missouri State
• Jason Lewan | DL | Illinois State
• Travez Moo
  re | DL | Arizona State
• Blake Shapen | QB | Baylor
• Casey Thompson | QB | Florida Atlantic
• Badara Tra
  ore | OL | Louisiana State
• David Vereen | DB | Newberry
• Jalen Wayne | WR | South Alabama

s="wp-block-heading">Toronto Argonauts

Rocky Lombardi from Northern Illinois and John Rhys Plumlee from Central Florida highlight the Argonauts‘ negotiation list. The choices reflect an aspiration for a more robust and dynamic offense in the upcoming seasons.

• Jordan Ferguson | DL | Middle Tennessee State
• Justin Ford | DB | Montana
• Eric Garro
  r | DB | Louisiana
• Maalik Hall | DL | Southeastern Oklahoma State
• Nolan Henderson | QB | Delaware
• Rocky Lomb
  ardi | QB | Northern Illinois
• John Matocha | QB | Colorado School of Mines
• Anthony Montalvo | DL | Central Florida
• John Rhys
  Plumlee | QB | Central Florida
• Matt Sluka | QB | Holy Cross

Ottawa Redblacks

The Redblacks are betting on quarterbacks like Ben Bryant from Northwestern and running back Kylin Hill from Mississippi State to bring vibrancy and depth to their offensive strategy, promising a reinvigorated performance in the future.