B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke didn’t mince words when asked about the CFL’s latest slate of rule changes set to begin in 2026.

Speaking to reporters after practice Monday, the Canadian quarterback voiced his displeasure with the moves announced by CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston and expressed deep frustration with how the league handled the process.

“It’s garbage. As many people did. Fans and people who play in this league grew up watching the CFL and loving the game,” Rourke said when asked about the rule changes. “I grew up in Ontario, played Canadian football rules all my life, was aware of the league down there, but was a fan of the CFL because of its differences.

“I went down to the States proud of the game, being able to explain the differences. What the waggle, the yard,

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