The Saskatchewan Roughriders, B.C. Lions, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks exceeded the league’s $5.525 million salary cap in 2024.
In addition to being fined, the Lions forfeit their highest first- and second-round selections, No. 3 and 9 overall in the 2025 CFL Draft due to the amount by which the team exceeded the salary cap. BC retains its lower second-round selection, No. 11 overall.
The Calgary Stampeders, who have the league’s highest waiver priority, gets those picks from the Lions as the final selections in the first two rounds.
Ottawa, Saskatchewan and Toronto’s violations for the 2024 salary cap result in fines.
2024 SALARY CAP OVERAGES
- BC | $347,889
- Toronto | $87,103
- Saskatchewan | $40,121
- Ottawa | $22,914
The revenue growth sharing model in the 2022 collective bargaining agreement sees CFL gains above the initial baseline revenue from the previous season triggering a revenue growth share with the CFL Players’ Association. The 2024 campaign surpassed the threshold by $18 million, resulting in the 2025 salary cap being set at $6,062,365 – a $412,365 increase over the previously negotiated $5,650,000 figure.
