# CFL roster changes and Labour Day preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cfl-roster-changes-and-labour-day-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-06T12:30:49.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

As the Canadian Football League approaches the Labour Day weekend, several teams have made roster adjustments. The Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks strengthened their defensive lines with new Canadian signings, including Collin Kornelson for Calgary and Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal for Ottawa.

Leading the West Division with an 8-3 record, the Edmonton Elks face roster challenges ahead of their Labour Day Classic matchup against the Stampeders. The Elks will be without Javon Leake and T. J. Luther due to hamstring injuries, though they will see the return of Coulter Woodmansey and the addition of free agent Joe Robustelli. The upcoming game highlights a contrast between Calgary’s league-leading scoring average and Edmonton’s league-low points allowed per game.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Edmonton Elks face injury losses ahead of Labour Day Classic

The Edmonton Elks face injury setbacks with Leake and Luther sidelined for the Labour Day Classic against the Calgary Stampeders, a matchup centered on turnover battles and defensive strength.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edmonton-elks-face-injury-losses-ahead-of-labour-day-classic

### 2026-09-05: CFL teams bolster rosters ahead of Labour Day weekend

The Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks have signed new defensive linemen, while Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo stresses the importance of a strong season start ahead of Labour Day.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cfl-teams-bolster-rosters-ahead-of-labour-day-weekend

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