The CFL named finalists for three awards, with Nathan Rourke seeking a second straight Most Outstanding Canadian honor alongside Brady Oliveira and Tyson Philpot. Winnipeg and Montreal each placed multiple players among the offensive-lineman and rookie finalists. Award winners will be revealed through surprise presentations shared online rather than at an annual ceremony.

By the Numbers
  • Rourke threw for 4,614 yards and 24 touchdowns, completing 70.5% of his passes; he also rushed for 356 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Oliveira led the CFL with 1,493 rushing yards, averaged 6.3 yards per carry and scored 8 total touchdowns.
  • Philpot led the league with 124 catches and 1,809 yards, tying for the most receiving touchdowns with 13.
  • Montreal allowed a league-low 19 sacks; Callender posted an 84.2 PFF pass-block grade.
State of Play
  • Most Outstanding Canadian finalists: Rourke, Oliveira and Philpot.
  • Offensive lineman finalists: Winnipeg’s Jarell Broxton and Montreal’s Nick Callender and Pier-Olivier Lestage.
  • Rookie finalists: Toronto receiver Tyler Kahmann, B.C. linebacker Parker McKenna and Winnipeg defensive back Major Williams.
  • The CFL plans to announce three more award finalist groups Wednesday.
What’s Next

The league will reveal finalists for outstanding player, top defensive performer and outstanding special-teams player Wednesday. Award winners will be announced later through online surprise presentations.

Bottom Line

The finalists reflect standout seasons across the league, with Philpot setting Canadian records for receptions and receiving yards and Oliveira leading the ground game. This year’s winners will be recognized digitally, not at a traditional awards ceremony.