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Nichols had 37 defensive tackles and 13 pass knockdowns in 2025, his fifth year with the Bombers.

His pass knockdowns were second only to teammate Willie Jefferson’s league-leading 16.

Nichols, a two-time All-CFL selection, helped the Bombers win the Grey Cup as a rookie in 2021 and has missed just two games since joining the team.

The 31-year-old from Miami has 211 tackles and seven interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, in 82 CFL games.

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Lions add former Tampa Bay Buccaneer

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed American running back Peyton Barber.

Barber appeared in 63 games with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2016-19.

He rushed for 1,987 yards and 15 touchdowns on 551 carries and added 57 receptions for 349 yards and a pair of touchdowns over that span.

He also appeared with the Washington Commanders in 2020 and the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021.

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REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed defensive back Jaxon Ford to a contract extension.

The 25-year-old Regina native was selected by the Roughriders in the second round, 11th overall, of the 2023 CFL draft.

Ford has appeared in 31 regular-season games as a Roughrider, making four starts at safety, and has registered 19 defensive tackles.

He has also produced 11 special teams tackles.

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Ticats sign ºÃÉ«tv receiver Fervius

HAMILTON — The Tiger-Cats have signed ºÃÉ«tv wide receiver Shedler Fervius.

The 26-year-old from Toronto appeared in 19 games with the Montreal Alouettes from 2023 to 2025, recording seven receptions for 87 yards.

He spent time on the Tiger-Cats’ practice roster during the 2025 season.

This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published Dec. 18, 2025.