TORONTO — Quarterbacks often receive plenty of praise from fans, coaches and media. But respect from fellow players carries a little extra weight.

Ahead of the 2026 season, we asked CFL players which quarterbacks stand out around the league. Halfway through the campaign, their answers have aged remarkably well, as Nathan Rourke, Davis Alexander and Cody Fajardo have each put together All-CFL-calibre starts.

Here’s why they’ve earned their place in the conversation.

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