2024 CFL season
| 2024 CFL season | |
|---|---|
| Duration | June 6 – October 26, 2024 |
| 111th Grey Cup | |
| Date | November 17, 2024 |
| Venue | BC Place, Vancouver |
The 2024 CFL season is the 70th season of modern professional Canadian football. Officially, it is the 66th season of the Canadian Football League. Vancouver is scheduled to host the 111th Grey Cup on November 17, 2024.[1][2] The regular season started on June 6, 2024 and is scheduled to end on October 26, 2024, with playoff games on November 2 and November 9, 2024.[3]
CFL news in 2024[edit]
Salary cap[edit]
According to the new collective bargaining agreement, the 2024 salary cap will be at least $5,525,000 (or $124,111 per active roster spot) plus an unlimited non-football related services (marketing fund) with minimum spend of 110,000 per club. [4][5] With the unlimited marketing fund, most teams spent $12-14 million on football operations in 2023 with the majority of that on player costs. This will be the first season that players will begin to receive revenue sharing, which will be set at 25% this season (or cap increase of 2.78% for every dollar increase). [4] The salary cap is officially announced in late April every year as well as fines/luxury tax from previous year. On April 19, 2024, the league announce Hamilton, Winnipeg and BC paid luxury tax for exceeding the cap in 2023 but not by more than $100,000 which would result in loss of picks and fines. As was the case in 2023, the minimum player salary will be set at $70,000.[4][5]
Draft changes[edit]
Beginning this season, the two teams that had National players play the most snaps from the previous season will each receive additional second-round draft picks in this year's draft.[4]
Scheduling[edit]
During his commissioner's state of the league address on November 14, 2023, Randy Ambrosie confirmed that the 2024 schedule would return to a more balanced format instead of focusing on interdivisional match ups. In an 18-game schedule, western teams played 12 divisional and six interdivisional games and eastern teams played 10 divisional and eight interdivisional games in 2022 and 2023, but would return to playing at least two games with every opponent resulting in western teams playing 10 divisional and eight interdivisional games and eastern teams playing eight divisional and 10 interdivisional games.[6] This was confirmed with the schedule release on December 14, 2023.[3]
Touchdown Pacific[edit]
On November 29, 2023, the league announced that the BC Lions would be the host team for a neutral site game to be played at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria on August 31, 2024, against the Ottawa Redblacks.[7]
Player movement[edit]
Free agency[edit]
The 2024 free agency period officially began on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. ET.[8] Pending free agents and teams are able to negotiate offers for one week starting Sunday, February 4, 2024, and ending Sunday, February 11, 2024.[9] All formal offers to a player during this time are sent to both the league and the players union and cannot be rescinded.[9][10]
Regular season[edit]
Standings[edit]
| Team | GP | W | L | T | Pts | PF | PA | Div | Stk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Roughriders | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 98 | 71 | 1–0 | W3 | Details |
| BC Lions | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 79 | 76 | 2–0 | W2 | Details |
| Calgary Stampeders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 49 | 50 | 0–1 | L1 | Details |
| Edmonton Elks | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 91 | 0–1 | L3 | Details |
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 76 | 0–1 | L3 | Details |
| Team | GP | W | L | T | Pts | PF | PA | Div | Stk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Alouettes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 97 | 53 | 1–0 | W3 | Details |
| Toronto Argonauts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 74 | 63 | 0–0 | W2 | Details |
| Ottawa Redblacks | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 66 | 0–1 | L1 | Details |
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 101 | 0–0 | L3 | Details |
Broadcasting[edit]
The CFL will continue to be broadcast on TSN and RDS across all platforms in Canada as part of their current contract.[11] The broadcast rights are reported to have been extended through 2025.[12] In June 2024, Bell Media announced that CTV would broadcast TSN-produced CFL coverage on broadcast television, including a late-season package of exclusive 3 p.m. ET games beginning on September 7, continuing with playoff coverage of the East Division, and concluding with a simulcast of the 111th Grey Cup.[13]
Broadcast rights for the CFL in the United States remain with CBSSN following their acquisition of the rights during the 2023 season. However, as of the preseason, which games will be broadcast remains unannounced.[14]
The league will continue the use of its own streaming platform, CFL+, which will stream the TSN broadcast to US audiences (when CBSSN is not broadcasting a game) and international audiences (all games) at no cost. The CFL also expanded on its functionality, allowing VOD replay for up to 48 hours after the game and used CFL+ to broadcast most of the preseason using in-stadium video feeds and local radio play-by-play commentary.[15]
Award winners[edit]
CFL Honour Roll[edit]
| Week | Quarterback | Running Back | Receiver | Offensive Lineman | Defensive Lineman | Linebacker | Defensive Back | Returner | Kicker/Punter | Safety | Offensive Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [16] |
Jake Maier | James Butler | Tyler Snead | Brandon Revenberg | Jared Brinkman | Wynton McManis | Rolan Milligan | Mario Alford | René Paredes | Kelon Thomas | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2 [17] |
Vernon Adams | Ryquell Armstead | Jalen Philpot | Dariusz Bladek | Anthony Lanier II | Jameer Thurman | Tyrell Ford | DeVonte Dedmon | Brett Lauther | Rolan Milligan | Montreal Alouettes |
| 3 [18] |
McLeod Bethel-Thompson | Ka'Deem Carey | Alexander Hollins | Dejon Allen | Casey Sayles | Tyrice Beverette | Jamal Peters | DeVonte Dedmon | Nik Constantinou | Tyron Vrede | Toronto Argonauts |
Pro Football Focus[edit]
| Team of the Week | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Offence | Defence | Special teams | ||||
| Backfield | Receivers | Linemen | Primary | Secondary | Backfield | ||
| 1 [19] |
QB Maier (CGY) RB Butler (HAM) |
Outside T. Philpot (MTL) Slot Hollins (BC) Slot Schoen (WPG) Slot McInnis (BC) Outside Bane Jr. (SSK) |
LT Cage (TOR) LG Revenberg (HAM) C Lawrence (MTL) RG MacKellar (TOR) RT Steward (EDM) |
Edge Ceresna (TOR) Interior Brinkman (TOR) Interior Mus. Johnson (MTL) Edge Orimolade (TOR) |
CB Gray (EDM) HB Milligan (SSK) LB McManis (TOR) LB Morgan (EDM) Cover LB Cole II (WPG) HB K. Williams (CGY) CB N. Lokombo (SSK) |
S Dalke (SSK) | K Paredes (CGY) P Julien (EDM) Returner Alford (SSK) |
| 2 [20] |
QB Adams (BC) RB Armstead (OTT) |
Outside Hollins (BC) Slot J. Philpot (CGY) Slot Hardy (OTT) Slot Sterns (SSK) Outside Bridges (HAM) |
LT Ivey (EDM) LG Lestage (MTL) C Godber (SSK) RG Bladek (OTT) RT Hardrick (SSK) |
Edge Mauldin IV (OTT) Interior Lanier II (SSK) Interior Debaillie (BC) Edge Carney (SSK) |
CB Ford (WPG) HB Webb (OTT) LB Thurman (SSK) LB Awe (CGY) Cover LB Pickett (OTT) HB Milligan (SSK) CB Lyon (MTL) |
S L. Purifoy (EDM) | K Lauther (SSK) P Zema (MTL) Returner Dedmon (OTT) |
| 3 [21] |
QB Bethel-Thompson (EDM) RB Carey (TOR) |
Outside Hollins (BC) Slot Demski (WPG) Slot McInnis (BC) Slot Hardy (OTT) Outside T. Philpot (MTL) |
LT Cage (TOR) LG Lestage (MTL) C Lawrence (MTL) RG Woodmansey (HAM) RT Allen (TOR) |
Edge Smith (TOR) Interior C. Sayles (HAM) Interior Brinkman (TOR) Edge Carney (SSK) |
CB J. Peters (HAM) HB Ruffin (MTL) LB Beverette (MTL) LB Woods (BC) Cover LB Pickett (OTT) HB Bratton (EDM) CB M. Sayles (SSK) |
S Katsantonis (HAM) | K Côté (MTL) P Constantinou (HAM) Returner Dedmon (OTT) |
| Players of the Week | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Quarterback | Offensive Player | Offensive Line | Pass-Rusher | Run Defender | Coverage Player |
| 1 [19] |
Jake Maier | James Butler | Montreal Alouettes | Jake Ceresna | Jared Brinkman | Brian Cole II |
| 2 [20] |
Vernon Adams | Ryquell Armstead | Montreal Alouettes | Lorenzo Mauldin IV | C.J. Reavis | Tyrell Ford |
| 3 [21] |
McLeod Bethel-Thompson | Alexander Hollins | Toronto Argonauts | Malik Carney | Josh Woods | Jamal Peters |
3DownNation Best of the Week[edit]
| Week | Offensive Player | Defensive Player | Special Teams Player | Breakout Player | Offensive Line | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 [22] |
Shawn Bane Jr. | Jared Brinkman | René Paredes | Cameron Dukes | Calgary Stampeders | Ryan Dinwiddie |
| 2 [23] |
Bo Levi Mitchell | Damon Webb | Brett Lauther | Ryquell Armstead | Ottawa Redblacks | Scott Milanovich |
| 3 [24] |
Alexander Hollins | Tyrice Beverette | DeVonte Dedmon | Shemar Bridges | BC Lions | Jarious Jackson |
References[edit]
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- ^ "Countdown to kick-off: A toast to the 111th Grey Cup and 2024 Grey Cup festival". Canadian Football League. November 16, 2023.
- ^ a b "2024 Schedule". Canadian Football League. December 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Details of the CFL's new CBA: salary cap increases, ratio changes, and guaranteed contracts". 3DownNation. May 26, 2022.
- ^ a b "CFL commissioner Ambrosie feels new deal provides benefits for both CFL and players". The Globe and Mail. May 28, 2022.
- ^ "Early look: 10 dates to circle for 2019". Canadian Football League. December 20, 2018.
- ^ "West Coast Vibes: Touchdown Series heads to Victoria in 2024". Canadian Football League. November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Free agency opens February 13". Canadian Football League. November 24, 2023.
- ^ a b "Negotiating window a new feature of 2020 free agency". Canadian Football League. January 27, 2020.
- ^ Dunk, Justin (January 27, 2020). "Details for the CFL's new negotiating window prior to free agency". 3DownNation.
- ^ "CFL and TSN extend rights on long-term deal". TSN. November 21, 2019.
- ^ Barnes, Dan (September 6, 2019). "BARNES: CFL agrees to new six-year TV deal with TSN". Toronto Sun.
- ^ "Star-Studded New Series, Returning Hits, and Live Events to Anchor CTV's 2024/25 Schedule". Bell Media. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ McMillian, Ken (May 15, 2024). "NFL TV, radio, web schedules for 2024 season, plus CFL". Middletown Times Herald-Record.
- ^ "Preseason games headed to TSN, RDS, and CFL+" (Press release). Canadian Football League. May 9, 2024.
- ^ CFL.ca Staff (June 11, 2024). "CFL Honour Roll, Week 1: Maier earns player of the week". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ CFL.ca Staff (June 18, 2024). "CFL Honour Roll, Week 2: Adams Jr., Ford, Als' offensive line earn top marks". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ CFL.ca Staff (June 25, 2024). "CFL Honour Roll, Week 3: Bethel-Thompson, Beverette, Argos' O-line make the grade". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Vesnaver, Bryson (June 11, 2024). "CFL Week 1: PFF Team of the Week & Player Awards". PFF.com. Pro Football Focus. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Vesnaver, Bryson (June 18, 2024). "CFL Week 2: PFF Team of the Week & Player Awards". PFF.com. Pro Football Focus. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Vesnaver, Bryson (June 25, 2024). "CFL Week 3: PFF Team of the Week & Player Awards". PFF.com. Pro Football Focus. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ 3Down Staff (June 11, 2024). "3DownNation CFL awards: the best and worst of Week 1". 3downnation.com. 3DownNation. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
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