“The Canadian Football League (CFL) is making a bold move to evolve the game with a set of changes centred upon entertainment and innovation. At a media conference, Commissioner Stewart Johnston announced that changes will be instituted over the next two seasons through a phased approach. The most significant modifications will come in 2027 with goalposts being moved to the back of the end zone and the field being re-sized. In anticipation of these structural changes, beginning in 2026, the rouge will be modified and adjustments will be introduced to ensure more consistent game flow,” says a statement from the Canadian Football League’s leadership.
Ahhhh, there it is. One of those grating idioms all too common in political media – especially in this fucked-up era – being used to describe something literally even if it’s kind of a stretch outside the usual beat of this site. The Canadian Football League’s moving the goalposts. For real.