TORONTO — Comparing a player to Mike Pringle isn’t something that happens very often.

The Hall of Fame running back is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in CFL history, setting or tying nearly every significant rushing record during his remarkable career. His two 2,414-yard seasons from scrimmage remain the gold standard for skill-position players nearly 30 years later.

Yet through five games of the 2026 season, Justin Rankin isn’t just keeping pace with one of the league’s all-time greats.

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Rankin has quickly become the engine behind Edmonton’s 4-1 start, producing explosive plays on the ground and through the air while........

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