Training camps are built on competition.

Yes, there’s some pad popping, and physicality is required before preseason games begin in a little over a week. But much of camp in 2026 comes down to understanding schemes, showcasing technical skills, and earning the trust of coaches before they entrust a roster spot to your nameplate on the back of a game-day uniform.

Plenty of job battles are happening around the country as we speak. Here’s one for each team.

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Michael Couture is expected to anchor the BC Lions’ offensive line again in 2026 (Arthur Ward/CFL.ca)

Jarell Broxton was an absolute rock for the Lions over the last five years. He was part of teams that got close, then closer, but never reached the CFL mountaintop. Now a member of the Blue Bombers, the Lions need someone to step up and cement arguably the most important position that doesn’t involve Nathan Rourke, the one protecting the Canadian pivot.

Kory Woodruff has stepped in, as only centre Michael Couture is expected to represent the Nationals along BC’s offensive line. Woodruff has the early lead, but this roster deserves depth and competition to solidify Broxton’s free agency departure.

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