We’re into that really interesting stretch of every off-season.

Free agency is about a month old with much of the key names off the board, while the CFL Combine presented by Anytime Fitness and 2026 CFL Draft are approaching quickly. Before we know it, players will be reporting for training camp and the countdown to a new season will be underway.

As such, we have a pretty good idea of how things are shaping up for all nine teams going into the 2026 campaign. While there’s still room for a roster move here or there, things are generally set in that regard.

With that in mind, we have more than enough body of work for our MMQB theme the next two weeks. We’re identifying one key off-season decision for all nine CFL teams, and this week we’re starting with the West Division.

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WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS

Retaining the brain trust

The Bombers have been one of the league’s most aggressive teams in free agency after having their string of consecutive Grey Cup appearances snapped at five last season. But it was a decision made long before the opening of free agency that........

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