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TORONTO (September 30, 2026) – Nathan Rourke, Adarius Pickett and Tyrice Beverette are September’s Players of the Month in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The recognition highlights exceptional statistical performances, pivotal plays, game-breaking feats and more across Weeks 14-17 of the season.

The three players were chosen by a panel composed of representatives from the CFL’s Football Operations, Player and Game Statistics, and Content departments.

  1. NATHAN ROURKE | QB | BC LIONS (2-1 IN SEPTEMBER; 8-6 OVERALL)
    • 77-of-106 passing (72.6 per cent)
    • 1,067 passing yards; three games of 300+ yards; averaged 355.7 per game
    • Seven passing touchdowns against one interception
    • Extended streak of 300-passing yard+ performances to seven
    • 11 rushes for 145 yards, including a season-high 77 and one touchdown in Week 15
    • Week 17 (BC 31 – SSK 24): 22-of-28 for 375 passing yards and four touchdowns; perfect 158.3 efficiency rating
    • One Player of the Week honour (W17); two this season
  2. ADARIUS PICKETT | LB | TORONTO ARGONAUTS (4-0 IN SEPTEMBER; 9-6 OVERALL)
    • 35 total tackles (33 defensive, two special teams)
    • At least six defensive tackles in each game
    • Two sacks and two pass knockdowns
    • Week 16 (TOR 24 – EDM 19): 13 defensive tackles to set a season-high and match a career-high, one sack and one pass knockdown
    • Player of the Week honour (W16)
    • League leader in total tackles (103) and defensive tackles (92)
  3. TYRICE BEVERETTE | LB | MONTREAL ALOUETTES (2-1 IN SEPTEMBER; 11-3 OVERALL)
    • 20 total tackles (17 defensive tackles, three special teams)
    • Season-high seven defensive tackles in Week 15
    • One interception, two sacks and one forced fumble
    • Week 14 (MTL 37 – BC 30): seven total tackles (six defensive, one special teams) and a 57-yard pick-six for first career touchdown
    • Two Player of the Week honours (W14 and W15)

2026 PLAYERS OF THE MONTH – IN REVIEW

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\n Lucas Barrett\n Associate Vice-President, Communications & Public Affairs, Canadian Football League\n \n
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