Toronto football team, the Argonauts, include quarterback Cole Payton in their list for potential contract negotiations
Toronto Argonauts Add Cole Payton to Exclusive Negotiation List Ahead of Crucial Matchup Against Montreal Alouettes
Cole Payton, the six-foot-three, 233-pound quarterback, is set to make his mark in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as the Toronto Argonauts have added him to their exclusive negotiation list.
A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Payton spent his collegiate career with the North Dakota State Bison, where he won two FCS National Championships in 2021 and 2024. During his time at North Dakota State, Payton completed 67.3 percent of his passes for 1,175 yards, 11 touchdowns, and two interceptions over 42 career games. He also rushed 178 times for 1,316 yards and 19 scores, showcasing his versatility as a dual-threat quarterback.
Payton's college career wasn't his first brush with professional football. Before joining the Argonauts, he played college football at Stephen F. Austin State University.
The game between the Argonauts and the Montreal Alouettes is scheduled for September 19 at BMO Field, with a kickoff at 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Argonauts will be looking to build on their recent comeback win against Edmonton, while the Alouettes will aim to maintain their momentum following a shocking 48-31 win over Saskatchewan.
The weather forecast for the game in Toronto calls for a high of 22 degrees with a mix of sun and cloud.
Fans in Montreal and Toronto can tune in to TSN 690 and TSN 1050, respectively, to catch the action live. The game will also be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally.
As a player on the Argonauts' exclusive negotiation list, Payton is one of up to 45 players whom the team has the exclusive rights to sign in the CFL.
With the Argonauts currently holding a record of 5-8 and the Alouettes at 6-7, this game promises to be a crucial one in the race for the playoffs. Don't miss out on the action as two of the CFL's most exciting teams face off.
