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CFL Teams Breach Salary Cap, Face Major Penalties

3/28/2025

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In a shocking turn of events, the B.C. Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts, and Ottawa Redblacks all breached the CFL's salary cap of $5.525 million in 2024. The Lions are hit hardest, losing their first- and second-round draft picks and facing a hefty fine of $643,667, while other teams also face penalties as the league prepares for a cap increase to $6.062 million in 2025.

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In a shocking turn of events, the B.C. Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts, and Ottawa Redblacks all breached the CFL's salary cap of $5.525 million in 2024. The Lions are hit hardest, losing their first- and second-round draft picks and facing a hefty fine of $643,667, while other teams also face penalties as the league prepares for a cap increase to $6.062 million in 2025.