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Grey Cup Participants Ford, Philpot Among 20 CFLers Invited to Flag Football Camp

The camp will teach players flag football rules and help Canada prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, officials said.

  • Football Canada invited 20 CFL players to its first-ever professional national flag team camp in Chula Vista, Calif., running November 29 to December 5.
  • The camp aims to educate players on flag football rules as Canada's teams prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, where the sport makes its Olympic debut.
  • Selected invitees include Montreal Alouettes receiver Tyson Philpot, who led the league with 1,809 yards, and Edmonton Elks defensive back Tyrell Ford, who recorded a CFL-high seven interceptions.
  • The CFL and the CFL Players' Association reached an agreement on insurance coverage for participants. "Those players will be protected," Executive Director David Mackie said.
  • CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston confirmed the league will not pause its season during the Olympics. "We think our league and our teams are strong enough to play through the Olympics," he said.
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Grey Cup participants Ford, Philpot among 20 CFLers invited to flag football camp

CALGARY - Tyrell Ford and Tyson Philpot won't have much down time after playing in the Grey Cup game Sunday.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, November 13, 2026.
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