2023 CFL season

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2023 CFL season
DurationJune 8 – October 28, 2023
East champions Montreal Alouettes
West champions Winnipeg Blue Bombers
110th Grey Cup
DateNovember 19, 2023
Venue Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton
ChampionsMontreal Alouettes
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The 2023 CFL season was the 69th season of modern professional Canadian football. Officially, it was the 65th season of the Canadian Football League. Hamilton hosted the 110th Grey Cup on November 19, 2023. [1] The regular season began on June 8, and ended on October 28, with 18 games played per team over 21 weeks. [2]

Contents

League business

Salary cap

According to the new collective bargaining agreement, the 2023 salary cap is set at $5,450,000 (average $121,111 per active roster spot) [3] [4] As per the agreement, the cap is fixed and will not vary with league revenue performance until 2024. [3] The minimum player salary is set at $70,000.

Starter ratio

Beginning this season, teams are required to start eight National players as opposed to just seven in years prior. [3] However, one of those players can be a "Nationalized American" player that has spent three years with the same team or five years in the CFL. [3] Originally, the league was planning to allow teams to also have one more Nationalized American on offence and one on defence substitute up to 49% of the snaps for a National player; however, this was later changed as the total number of snaps in game cannot be accurately determined during a game. [3] [4] Instead, teams must indicate the designated Nationalized Americans and the designated Nationals that that player may replace for a maximum of 23 plays. [5]

Scheduling

During his commissioner's state of the league address on November 18, 2022, Randy Ambrosie announced that the playoff games (Division Semi-Final and Division Final games) would be moved from Sundays to Saturdays, while the 110th Grey Cup game would remain on Sunday. [6] They will be the first playoff games on Saturdays since the 2008 CFL season. [7] The Touchdown Atlantic series continued with the Toronto Argonauts hosting the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Huskies Stadium (Saint Mary’s University) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, July 29. [8] This was the first regular season game held in Halifax after the city hosted a pre-season match in 2005.

In the most recent collective bargaining agreement, the league had the option of moving this season's schedule by up to 30 days earlier. [3] However, the league decided to keep the dates consistent with previous years when the 2023 schedule was released on December 13, 2022, with the season opening game on June 8. [2]

Partnership with Genius Sports

During the off-season the league and Genius Sports launched a new fantasy platform called 'CFL Gamezone'. [9] In May 2023, before the pre-season, the CFL announced that it would be transitioning its stats tracking platform from New Jersey–based firm SharpHat to Genius Sports, called 'CFL LiveStats'. [10] [11] As the league schedule moved through the pre-season and into the regular season, the launch of the new stat tracking platform was delayed. There was no live data during games, player profiles were blank, and season/game stats were only available for download as a PDF file type. On June 22, 2023, Commissioner Randy Ambrosie addressed this issue asking for patience from fans as the league transitions. [12] The state of the stat tracking platform and the commissioner's response were criticized by fans and the media. [13] As of late July 2023, CFL LiveStats was not operational.

Rule changes

On May 8, the league announced a series of minor rule changes which focused on improving "health and safety and to making refinements to certain nuances in the game." [14]

Health and safety

On May 16, the league announced new health and safety measures: [15]

Coaching changes

Team2022 HC2022 Interim HC2023 HCComments
Montreal Alouettes Khari Jones Danny Maciocia (GM) Jason Maas Khari Jones had been the head coach and offensive coordinator of the Alouettes since 2019; however, after a slow start to the 2022 season he was relieved of his duties. General Manager Danny Maciocia took over the head coaching duties. [16] Jones won 18 games and lost 18 games in three seasons. For the remainder of the season Maciocia helped guide the Alouettes to a 8–6 record and a playoff berth. Maas was hired by Montreal on December 17, 2022. [17] Maas had previously served as the offensive coordinator for Ottawa, Edmonton and Saskatchewan and was the head coach in Edmonton for four seasons (39–33).
Ottawa Redblacks Paul LaPolice Bob Dyce LaPolice had served as the Redblacks' head coach for two seasons, winning only six games and losing 22. He was relieved of his duties on October 1, 2022. [18] Long time assistant coach Bob Dyce was granted the role of interim head coach, a position which was made permanent on December 2, 2022. [19] Dyce had been with the Redblacks since 2016 and served as the interim head coach in Saskatchewan during the 2015 season, winning three of nine contests.

Player movement

Free agency

The 2023 free agency period officially began on February 14 at noon ET. [20] Pending free agents and teams were able to negotiate offers for one week starting February 5 and ending February 12. [21] All formal offers to a player during this time were sent to both the league and the players union and could not be rescinded. [21] [22]

Regular season

Standings

The top three teams in each division advance to the playoffs, with the division winners receiving a bye to the division finals and home-field advantage for the game. The second and third place teams in each division will compete in a division semi-final to advance to the division final with the 2nd place teams in each division receiving home-field advantage. The CFL additionally employs a "crossover rule" where, if the fourth place team in one division has a better record than the third place team in the other division, the former qualifies for the playoffs, while the latter does not.

West Division
TeamGPWLTPtsPFPADivStk
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 1814402859437710–2W4 Details
BC Lions 181260244954398–4L1 Details
Calgary Stampeders 186120124124714–7L1 Details
Saskatchewan Roughriders 186120123875515–7L7 Details
Edmonton Elks 18414083815032–9L4 Details
East Division
TeamGPWLTPtsPFPADivStk
Toronto Argonauts 1816203259139610–0W4 Details
Montreal Alouettes 181170224423927–3W5 Details
Hamilton Tiger-Cats 188100164084613–7L2 Details
Ottawa Redblacks 18414084155070–10L4 Details

Postseason

The Grey Cup was played at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario, on November 19. The Montreal Alouettes upset the favoured Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28–24, to win their first Grey Cup since 2010.

Playoff bracket

November 4:
Division Semi-Finals 		November 11:
Division Finals 		November 19:
110th Grey Cup
Tim Hortons Field – Hamilton
         
E1 Toronto Argonauts 17
East
E2 Montreal Alouettes 38
E2 Montreal Alouettes 27
E3 Hamilton Tiger-Cats 12
E2 Montreal Alouettes 28
W1 Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24
W1 Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24
West
W2 BC Lions 13
W2 BC Lions 41
W3 Calgary Stampeders 30

Broadcasting

The CFL continues to be broadcast on TSN and RDS across all platforms in Canada as part of their current contract. [23] The broadcast rights were reported to have been extended through 2025. [24] In late April, the CFL announced a new partnership with CBS Sports Network, who will broadcast 34 games in the United States. [25] The deal was reportedly worth $1 million dollars per year, with each team receiving around $100,000 in compensation. The deal replaced the former partnership with ESPN. [26] The CFL livestreamed all games in the United States not broadcast by CBS on their own platform, dubbed CFL+, for free. [27] A small number of preseason games were broadcast on TSN and RDS; the remainder of the normally un-broadcast preseason games (as well as all international broadcasts of the preseason games) were shown for free on a league-operated streaming platform called CFL Preseason Live. [27]

Award winners

CFL Honour Roll

Weekly Honour Roll
WeekQuarterbackRunning BackReceiverOffensive LinemanDefensive LinemanLinebackerDefensive BackKicker/PunterSafetyOffensive Line
1
[28] 		Zach Collaros Brady Oliveira Geno Lewis Jermarcus Hardrick Anthony Lanier II Avery Williams Ciante Evans David Côté Kyle Wilson Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2
[29] 		Zach Collaros A.J. Ouellette Damonte Coxie Sukh Chungh Julian Howsare Titus Wall Tre Roberson Sean Whyte Elliot Graham Winnipeg Blue Bombers
3
[30] 		Cody Fajardo A.J. Ouellette Kaion Julien-Grant Dylan Giffen Dewayne Hendrix Adarius Pickett Royce Metchie René Paredes Charlie Moore Toronto Argonauts
4
[31] 		Chad Kelly De'Montre Tuggle Cam Phillips Chris Kolankowski Folarin Orimolade Douglas Coleman III Robertson Daniel Boris Bede Kene Onyeka Winnipeg Blue Bombers
5
[32] 		Trevor Harris Dedrick Mills Mitchell Picton Drew Desjarlais Jackson Jeffcoat Tyron Vrede Marc-Antoine Dequoy Cody Grace Woody Baron Saskatchewan Roughriders
6
[33] 		Chad Kelly James Butler David Ungerer III Pier-Olivier Lestage James Vaughters Micah Awe Robertson DanielRené Paredes Kobe Williams Hamilton Tiger-Cats
7
[34] 		Zach CollarosBrady Oliveira Nate Behar Colin Kelly Mike Rose Ben Hladik Richard Leonard Bailey Flint Jayden Dalke Winnipeg Blue Bombers
8
[35] 		Dane Evans A.J. Ouellette Shawn Bane Darius Ciraco Woody Baron Wynton McManis Kabion Ento René Paredes Charbel Dabire BC Lions
9
[36] 		Zach CollarosA.J. Ouellette Kenny Lawler Nick Callender Willie Jefferson Jovan Santos-Knox Royce MetchieCody Grace Gary Johnson Jr. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
10
[37] 		Dru Brown Brady Oliveira DaVaris Daniels Dejon Allen Jackson JeffcoatMicah Awe Reggie Stubblefield Cody Grace Justin Herdman-Reed Montreal Alouettes
11
[38] 		Tre Ford James Butler Steven Dunbar Tomas Jack-Kurdyla Micah Johnson Tyrell Richards Demerio Houston Jamieson Sheahan T.J. Brunson Edmonton Elks
12
[39] 		Tre FordA.J. Ouellette Nic Demski Brandon Kemp Casey Sayles Wynton McManisMarc-Antoine DequoyBoris Bede Jonathan Edouard Toronto Argonauts
13
[40] 		Vernon Adams Brady OliveiraNic Demski Joel Figueroa Miles Brown Jordan Williams Quincy Mauger Brett Lauther Kosi Onyeka BC Lions
14
[41] 		Zach CollarosBrady Oliveira Tim White Martez Ivey Lorenzo Mauldin IV Cameron Judge Jamal Peters Cody Grace Tanner Green Winnipeg Blue Bombers
15
[42] 		Dustin Crum Kevin Brown Justin McInnis Peter Nicastro Lorenzo Mauldin IV Tyrice Beverette Mason Pierce Jake Julien Nic Cross Edmonton Elks
16
[43] 		Dustin Crum William Stanback Dejon Brissett Justin Lawrence Bryce Carter Wynton McManisMarc-Antoine Dequoy Adam Korsak Jake Harty Ottawa Redblacks
17
[44] 		Vernon AdamsJames Butler Keon Hatcher Brandon Revenberg Casey SaylesCameron Judge Qwan'tez Stiggers Joseph Zema Adam Auclair BC Lions
18
[45] 		Chad Kelly Jamal Morrow Omar Bayless Nick Callender Mustafa Johnson Wynton McManis Stavros Katsantonis Sean WhyteNic CrossWinnipeg Blue Bombers
19
[46] 		Vernon Adams Walter Fletcher Alexander Hollins Martez Ivey Robbie Smith Josh Woods Marloshawn Franklin Sean Whyte Adarius Taylor BC Lions
20
[47] 		Chad Kelly Ka'Deem Carey Geno Lewis Ryan Hunter Bryan Cox Jr. Micah AweMason PierceCody Grace Jonathan Jones Calgary Stampeders
21
[48] 		Dru BrownDedrick Mills Rasheed Bailey Asotui Eli Julian Howsare Brian Cole II Mason Pierce Sergio Castillo Thomas Costigan Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Monthly Honour Roll
MonthQuarterbackRunning BackReceiverOffensive LinemanDefensive LinemanLinebackerDefensive BackKicker/PunterSafetyOffensive Line
June
[49] 		Zach Collaros A.J. Ouellette Kaion Julien-Grant Landon Rice Anthony Lanier II Douglas Coleman III Robertson Daniel Sean Whyte Tyrell Richards Toronto Argonauts
July
[50] 		Dane Evans James Butler Reggie Begelton Brandon Revenberg Mustafa Johnson Bo Lokombo Garry Peters René Paredes Adarius Pickett Winnipeg Blue Bombers
August
[51] 		Tre Ford A.J. Ouellette DaVaris Daniels Brandon RevenbergAnthony Lanier IITyrell Richards Marc-Antoine Dequoy Brett Lauther Gary Johnson Jr. Edmonton Elks
September
[52] 		Vernon Adams Devonte Williams Justin McInnis Peter Nicastro Christian Albright Cameron Judge Marc-Antoine Dequoy Cody Grace Tanner Green Winnipeg Blue Bombers
October
[53] 		Chad Kelly Brady Oliveira Kenny Lawler Brett Boyko Mustafa JohnsonCameron Judge Mason Pierce Sean Whyte Adarius Taylor Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Pro Football Focus

3DownNation

Best of the Week
WeekOffensive PlayerDefensive PlayerSpecial Teams PlayerBreakout PlayerOffensive LineCoach
1
[78] 		Zach Collaros Willie Jefferson Zach Lindley Austin Mack BC Lions Ryan Phillips
2
[79] 		Trevor Harris Micah Awe Janarion Grant Samuel Emilus Winnipeg Blue Bombers Ryan Phillips
3
[80] 		Cody Fajardo Mathieu Betts Chandler Worthy Michael Griffin II Toronto Argonauts Ryan Phillips
4
[81] 		De'Montre Tuggle Robertson Daniel Javon Leake De'Montre TuggleWinnipeg Blue Bombers Khari Jones
5
[82] 		Vernon Adams A.C. Leonard Brian Cole II Greg McCrae Hamilton Tiger-Cats Mike O'Shea
6
[83] 		Chad Kelly James Vaughters Mario Alford Dustin Crum Toronto Argonauts Brent Monson
7
[84] 		Marken Michel Woody Baron Tyreik McAllister Clark Barnes Toronto ArgonautsRyan Phillips
8
[85] 		Shawn Bane Frankie Griffin Javon LeakeFrankie Griffin Montreal Alouettes Ryan Phillips
9
[86] 		Kenny Lawler Shawn Lemon Kevin Francis Jerreth Sterns Winnipeg Blue Bombers Buck Pierce
10
[87] 		DaVaris Daniels Tyrice Beverette Javon Leake Dru Brown Montreal Alouettes Jason Maas
11
[88] 		Steven Dunbar Nyles Morgan T.J. Brunson Jake Dolegala Edmonton Elks Kelly Jeffrey
12
[89] 		Reggie Begelton Folarin Orimolade Javon Leake Tre Ford Winnipeg Blue Bombers Mickey Donovan
13
[90] 		Austin Mack Adarius Pickett Brett Lauther Quincy Mauger Toronto Argonauts Jason Shivers
14
[91] 		Zach Collaros Simoni Lawrence Boris Bede Tommy Nield Winnipeg Blue BombersBuck Pierce
15
[92] 		Justin McInnis Stavros Katsantonis Terry Williams Brandon Barlow Edmonton Elks Scott Milanovich
16
[93] 		Taquan Mizzell Bryce Carter Mario Alford Kiondré Smith Montreal Alouettes Bob Dyce
17
[94] 		Vernon Adams Reggie Stubblefield Sean Whyte Cameron Dukes Winnipeg Blue Bombers Ryan Dinwiddie
18
[95] 		Zach CollarosSimoni LawrenceBoris Bede Omar Bayless Hamilton Tiger-Cats Mike Gibson
19
[96] 		Tim White Casey Sayles James Letcher Tobias Harris Toronto Argonauts Byron Archambault
20
[97] 		Samuel Emilus Cameron Judge Deontez Alexander Daniel Adeboboye Calgary Stampeders Dave Dickenson
21
[98] 		Dru BrownAdarius Pickett Sergio Castillo Benjie Franklin Winnipeg Blue BombersMike O'Shea

2023 CFL All-Stars

Offence

Defence

Special teams

Source [101]

2023 CFL Western All-Stars

Offence

Defence

Special teams

Source [102]

2023 CFL Eastern All-Stars

Offence

Defence

Special teams

Source [102]

2023 CFL Awards

Award West Division East Division League
Most Outstanding Player Brady Oliveira
(Winnipeg Blue Bombers)		 Chad Kelly
(Toronto Argonauts)		 Chad Kelly
(Toronto Argonauts)
Most Outstanding Canadian Brady Oliveira
(Winnipeg Blue Bombers)		 Marc-Antoine Dequoy
(Montreal Alouettes)		 Brady Oliveira
(Winnipeg Blue Bombers)
Most Outstanding Defensive Player Mathieu Betts
(BC Lions)		 Adarius Pickett
(Toronto Argonauts)		 Mathieu Betts
(BC Lions)
Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Jermarcus Hardrick
(Winnipeg Blue Bombers)		 Dejon Allen
(Toronto Argonauts)		 Dejon Allen
(Toronto Argonauts)
Most Outstanding Special Teams Player Sean Whyte
(BC Lions)		 Javon Leake
(Toronto Argonauts)		 Javon Leake
(Toronto Argonauts)
Most Outstanding Rookie Kai Gray
(Edmonton Elks)		 Qwan'tez Stiggers
(Toronto Argonauts)		 Qwan'tez Stiggers
(Toronto Argonauts)
Coach of the Year Mike O'Shea
(Winnipeg Blue Bombers)		 Ryan Dinwiddie
(Toronto Argonauts)		 Ryan Dinwiddie
(Toronto Argonauts)

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