Current Roster
Zach Collaros -8 QB A re-signed May 23 2025 2025 2026 (Contract length) $600,000 (salary)
Terry Wilson -3 QB A signed Nov 28 2023 2025
Chris Streveler -17 QB A extended Feb 8 2025 2025
Chase Artopoeus -16 QB A signed May 1 2025 2025 2026
Brady Oliveira -20 RB N re-signed Feb 6 2024 2025 $240,000
Michael Chris-Ike -25 RB N signed May 2024 2025
Matthew Peterson -22 RB N traded Apr 29 2025 2025
Quinton Cooley -36 RB A signed May 2 2025 2025 2026
Nic Demski -10 WR N re-signed Feb 5 2023 2025 $225,000
Keric Wheatfall -88 WR A signed Jan 23 2024 2025
Kevens Clercius -86 WR N signed May 5 2024 2025
Kody Case -2 WR A signed Jan 18 2024 2025
Myron Mitchell-0 WR A signed Apr 20 2024 2025
Dalton Schoen -83 WR A extended Feb 1 2025 2025 $165,000
Keilahn Harris -77 WR A signed Nov 22 2024 2025 2026
AK Gassama -81 WR N signed Nov 26 2024 2025 2026
Jaylen Hall -87 WR A signed Dec 6 2024 2025 2026
Dillon Mitchell -13 WR A signed Jan 13 2025 2025 $148,000
Bryson Daughtry -72 WR A signed Jan 22 2025 2025 2026
Gavin Cobb -82 WR N signed Feb 11 2025 2025 $80,000 - $85,000
Jerreth Sterns -89 WR A signed Feb 11 2025 2025 $85,000 - $90,000
Reggie White Jr -84 WR A signed Feb 11 2025 2025 $85,000 - $90,000
David Wallis -79 WR A signed Feb 14 2025 2025 2026
Reggie Brown -74 WR A signed April 9 2025 2025 2026
Nicholas Adair -78 WR N signed May 2 2025 2025 2026
Joey Corcoran -71 WR N signed May 5 2025 2025 2026
Nico Kwemo -76 WR N signed May 21 2025 2025 2026
Stanley Bryant -66 OL A extended Dec 2 2024 2025 $170,700
Eric Lofton -55 OL A extended Feb 3 2025 2025
Patrick Neufeld -53 OL N extended Jan 5 2025 2025
Chris Kolankowski -67 OL N re-signed Jan 29 2024 2025 140 000
Asotui Eli -65 OL N signed Jan 18 2023 2025
Gabe Wallace -61 OL N signed May 5 2024 2025
Kendall Randolph -6069 OL A re-signed May 21 2024 2025
Micah Vanterpool -68 OL A signed Feb 2 2024 2025
Aidan Hemphill -58 OL A signed April 4 2025 2025 2026
Christophe Atkinson -59 OL A signed Apr 30 2025 2026
Ethan Vibert -62 OL N signed May 2 2025 2025 2026
A Levesque-Gallant -57 OL N signed May 2025 2025 2026
Tyler Elsbury -64 OL A signed May 17 2025 2025 2026
Sergio Castillo -14 K A re-signed Nov 21 2024 2025 $115,000
Jamieson Sheahan -18 P G signed May 14 2023 2025
Mike Benson -40 LS N signed Feb 11 2025 2025
Ian Leroux -48 LS N signed Nov 26 2024 2025
Peyton Logan -4 KR/RB A signed Feb 11 2025 2025 $107,500
James Evans -70 P G signed May 5 2025 2025 2026
Jake Thomas -95 DT N extended Jan 16 2025 2025
Willie Jefferson -5 DE A extended Jan 12 2025 2025 $200,000
Tanner Scmekel -96 DT N signed May 7 2023 2025
Devin Adams -94 DL A signed May 25 2024 2025
Jay Person -38 DL A signed Sept 19 2024 2025
Brandon Wright -90 DL A signed Nov 18 2024 2025 2026
Jamal Woods -91 DT A signed Nov 28 2023 2025
Cameron Lawson -99 DT N re-signed Dec 22 2023 2025 135 000
Collin Kornelson -97 DL N signed Dec 6 2024 2025 2026
James Vaughters -93 DE A signed Jan 31 2025 2025 $160,000
Marquise Lawson-Greenwood -56 DL A signed Apr 2 2025 2025 2026
K Munier-Bailey -43 DE G signed May 2 2025 2025 2026
Devo Bridges -52 DE A signed May 11 2025 2025 2026
Phillip Webb -98 DE A signed May 17 2025 2025 2026
Kevin Pointer -45 DL A signed 18 2025 2025 2026
Kyrie Wilson -19 LB A extended Jan 14 2025 2025
Shayne Gauthier -44 LB N extended Jan 14 2025 2025
T Gaskill-Cadwallader -47 LB N re-signed Dec 20 2023 2025
Michael Ayers -49 LB A signed Feb 2 2024 2025
Fabian Weitz -50 LB G signed May 8 2024 2025
Tony Jones -33 LB A extended Dec 4 2024 2025 2026 $117,500
Jonathan Jones -30 LB A signed Jan 30 2025 2025 $120,500
Latavius Brini -12 LB/DB A signed Feb 14 2025 2025
Lane Novak -59 LB N signed May 2 2025 2025 2026
Ethan Ball -15 LB/DB N signed May 2 2025 2025 2026
Jaylen Smith -39 LB N signed May 5 2025 2025 2026
Connor Shay -34 LB N signed May 13 2025 2025 2026
Deatrick Nichols -1 DB A re-signed Dec 21 2023 2025 $136,000
Nick Hallett -21 DB N re-signed Feb 1 2024 2025
Redha Kramdi -6 DB N re-signed Dec 19 2023 2025 $145,000
Evan Holm -31 DB A extended Jan 15 2025 2025 $135,000
Terrell Bonds -24 DB A signed Mar 23 2024 2025
Michael Griffin -32 DB A signed May 18 2024 2025
Marquise Bridges -299 DB A signed Feb 2 2024 2025
Jake Kelly -16 DB N signed May 5 2023 2025
Jamal Parker -7 DB A extended Jan 10 2025 2025
Russell Dandy -36 DB A signed Dec 3 2024 2025 2026
Josh Hagerty -26 DB N signed Feb 11 2025 2025 $80,000 - $85,000
Cam Allen -35 DB A signed Feb 14 2025 2025 2026
Trey Vaval -48 DB A signed Feb 14 2025 2025 2026
Isaiah Avery -0 DB A signed Feb 14 2025 2025 2026
Dexter Lawson, Jr. -27 DB A signed Feb 14 2025 2025
Enock Makonzo -42 DB N signed Feb 21 2025 2025 $80,000 - $85,000
Jaiden Woodbey -2 DB/LB A signed Mar 6 2025 2025 2026
Tay Gowan -23 DB A signed Mar 27 2025 2025 2026
Signings not announced by Bombers:
2025-05-31 WPG Wallis, David WR A Randolph-Macon College DEL Active Roster
CFL QB Internship Program
Cole Anseeuw -7 QB N Bisons
Rifle Players:
Kaiden Banfield -35 RB N
Zack Davis - 92 DL N
Suspended List:
Antonio Garcia OL A signed Jan 13 2025 transferred to suspended May 11 2025
Rashaan Gaulden DB A signed Mar 19 2025 transferred to suspended May 11 2025
Javaris Davis DB A signed Feb 21 2025 transferred to suspended May 11 2025
Once a Bomber, always a Bomber:
Tyrique McGhee -22 DB A signed June 27 2023 released Nov 16 2024
Bryce Notree -54 LB A signed Oct 8 2024 released Nov 16 2024
Chris Walker -60 OL A Oct 8 2024 released Nov 16 2024
Chris Smith -26 RB A signed Feb 7 2024 released Nov 18 2024
Jeremy Murphy -87 WR N signed May 5 2023 released Nov 18 2024
Lucky Ogbevoen -43 LB/DB G signed May 8 2024 released Nov 18 2024
Owen Hubert -93 DE N signed May 5 2024 released Nov 18 2024
Souleymane Karamoko -42 DB G signed Jun 3 2023 released Nov 18 2024
Ontaria Wilson -80 WR A signed Nov 28 2023 released Jan 9 2025 to sign with NY Jets
Drew Wolitarsky -82 WR N re-signed Jan 20 2024 released Jan 27 2025
Darren Grainger QB A signed Nov 18 2024 retired Jan 27 2025
Johnny Augustine -27 RB N re-signed Jan 26 2024 free agent Feb 11 2025
Tyrell Ford -30 DB N re-signed Feb 20 2024 free agent Feb 11 2025
TyJaun Garbutt -9 DE A signed July 29 2023 free agent Feb 11 2025
Nic Taylor -12 DB A signed Oct 20 2024 free agent Feb 11 2025
Lucky Whitehead -13 WR A signed July 8 2024 free agent Feb 11 2025
Kenny Lawler -89 WR A signed Feb 14 2023 free agent Feb 11 2025
Celestin Haba -45 DE A signed May 30 2023 free agent Feb 11 2025
Noah Hallett -23 DB N signed Feb 1 2024 free agent Feb 11 2025
Miles Fox -90 DT A signed June 12 2023 free agent Feb 11 2025
Adam Bighill -4 LB A re-signed Nov 29 2022 free agent Feb 11 2025
Brian Cole -41 LB A re-signed Jan 1 2024 free agent Feb 11 2025
Robbie Lowes LB N retired Feb 11 2025
Liam Dobson -64 OL N signed May 20 2022 free agent Feb 11 2025
Brandon Alexander -37 DB A re-signed Feb 7 2024 free agent Feb 11 2025
Bailey Feltmate -36 FB N signed June 9 2024 free agent Feb 11 2025
Max Charbonneau -39 LB N signed Nov 28 2023 released Apr 22 2025
Kyle Samson -92 DT N signed May 5 2024 traded Apr 29 2025
Jake Dolegala -15 QB A signed Sept 16 2024 released May 1 2025
Lucky Ogbevoen -43 DL G re-signed Nov 22 2024 released May 2 2025
D'Marcus Adams WR A signed Jan 13 2025 released May 11 2025
Geordon Porter -70 WR A signed April 4 2025 released May 11 2025
Michael Todd OL A signed May 2 2025 released May 11 2025
Jordan Toles DB A signed Nov 18 2024 released May 11 2025
Quandre Mosely -45 DB A signed Jan 21 2025 released May 11 2025
Dreydon Hall -53 LB A signed Apr 2 2025 released May 11 2025
Montrae Braswell DB A released Apr 24 2025
Camron Peterson DT A signed May 3 2025 released May 11 2025
Kobe Wilson LB A signed May 3 2025 released May 11 2025
Duron Lowe -29 DB A signed Jan 22 2025 released May 11 2025
Marvin Pierre -54 LB A signed Dec 27 2024 released May 11 2025
Marque Collins DB A signed Apr 29 released May 11 2025
Brock Gowanlock DL N signed Feb 11 2025 2025 $80,000 - $85,000 released May 11 2025
Ryan Johnson -51 DE A signed Apr 30 2025 released May 14 2025
Patrick Rogers -37 DB A signed Dec 3 2024 released May 14 2025
Austin Euler -64 OL A signed May 2 2025 released May 14 2025
Shea Patterson -12 QB A signed Feb 11 2025 $88,000 released May 14 2025
Andrew Mevis -9 K A signed May 3 2025 released May 14 2025
Marcus Hillman -41 DB A signed Jan 13 2025 released May 14 2025
Scotty Brown -76 WR A signed May 5 2025 released May 14 2025
Chris Walker -60 OL A signed Dec 6 2024 released May 17 2025
Matt Kickel -51 OL A signed April 9 2025 released May 17 2025
Trey Laing -55 DL N signed May 2 2025 released May 21 2025
Brayden Keim OL A signed May 17 2025 released May 21 2025
Roster 2021-2022
http://forums.bluebombers.com/index.php?topic=53775.0
Roster 2020-2021
https://forums.bluebombers.com/index.php?topic=52994.0
Roster 2019-2020
http://forums.bluebombers.com/index.php?topic=52483.0
Roster 2018-2019
http://forums.bluebombers.com/index.php?topic=51239.0
Roster 2017-2018
http://forums.bluebombers.com/index.php?topic=49702.0
Roster as of Nov 17 2024:
Zach Collaros -8 QB A re-signed Oct 18 2022 2024 2025 (Contract length) 600 000 (salary)
Terry Wilson -3 QB A signed Nov 28 2023 2024 2025
Jake Dolegala -15 QB A signed Sept 16 2024 2024
Johnny Augustine -27 RB N re-signed Jan 26 2024 2024
Brady Oliveira -20 RB N re-signed Feb 6 2024 2024 2025 230 000
Bailey Feltmate -36 FB N signed June 9 2024 2024
Nic Demski -10 WR N re-signed Feb 5 2023 2024 2025 225 000
Kenny Lawler -89 WR A signed Feb 14 2023 2024 285 000
Ontaria Wilson -80 WR A signed Nov 28 2023 2024 2025
Keric Wheatfall -88 WR A signed Jan 23 2024 2024 2025
Kevens Clercius -86 WR N signed May 5 2024 2024 2025
Lucky Whitehead -13 WR A signed July 8 2024 2024
Stanley Bryant -66 OL A re-signed Jan 16 2024 2024 170 000
Eric Lofton -55 OL A signed Feb 16 2024 2024
Patrick Neufeld -53 OL N re-signed Dec 18 2023 2024
Chris Kolankowski -67 OL N re-signed Jan 29 2024 2024 2025 140 000
Liam Dobson -64 OL N signed May 20 2022 2024
Asotui Eli -65 OL N signed Jan 18 2023 2024 2025
Gabe Wallace -61 OL N signed May 5 2024 2024 2025
Sergio Castillo -14 K A signed Feb 23 2024 2024
Jamieson Sheahan -18 P G signed May 14 2023 2024
Mike Benson -40 LS N re-signed Dec 15 2022 2024
Jake Thomas -95 DT N re-signed Feb 2 2024 2024
Willie Jefferson -5 DE A re-signed Dec 4 2023 2024 200 000
TyJaun Garbutt -9 DE A signed July 29 2023 2024
Celestin Haba -45 DE A signed May 30 2023 2024
Miles Fox -90 DT A signed June 12 2023 2024
Tanner Scmekel -96 DT N signed May 7 2023 2024
Kyle Samson -92 DT N signed May 5 2024 2024 2025
Kyrie Wilson -19 LB A re-signed Dec 16 2022 2024
Shayne Gauthier -44 LB N re-signed Feb 12 2024 2024
T Gaskill-Cadwallader -47 LB N re-signed Dec 20 2023 2024 2025
Max Charbonneau -39 LB N signed Nov 28 2023 2024 2025
Michael Ayers -49 LB A signed Feb 2 2024 2024 2025
Fabian Weitz -50 LB G signed May 8 2024 2024 2025
Tony Jones -33 LB A signed June 9 2024 2024
Deatrick Nichols -1 DB A re-signed Dec 21 2023 2024 2025 140 000
Brandon Alexander -37 DB A re-signed Feb 7 2024 2024
Nick Hallett -21 DB N re-signed Feb 1 2024 2024 2025
Redha Kramdi -6 DB N re-signed Dec 19 2023 2024 2025 125 000
Evan Holm -31 DB A signed May 23 2022 2024
Tyrell Ford -30 DB N re-signed Feb 20 2024 2024
Terrell Bonds -24 DB A signed Mar 23 2024 2024 2025
Michael Griffin -32 DB A signed May 18 2024 2024 2025
Nic Taylor -12 DB A signed Oct 20 2024 2024
Practice Roster:
Owen Hubert -93 DE N signed May 5 2024 2024 2025
Souleymane Karamoko -42 DB G signed Jun 3 2023 2024
Tyrique McGhee -22 DB A signed June 27 2023 2024
Jeremy Murphy -87 WR N signed May 5 2023 2024
Bryce Notree -54 LB A signed Oct 8 2024 2024
Lucky Ogbevoen -43 LB/DB G signed May 8 2024 2024 2025
Chris Smith -26 RB A signed Feb 7 2024 2024 2025
Chris Wlker -60 OL A Oct 8 2024 2024
1 Game Injured List:
Devin Adams -94 DL A signed May 25 2024 2024 2025
Marquise Bridges -29 DB A signed Feb 2 2024 2024 2025
Kody Case -2 WR A signed Jan 18 2024 2024 2025
Michael Chris-Ike -25 RB N signed May 2024 2024 2025
Brian Cole -41 LB A re-signed Jan 1 2024 2024
Noah Hallett -23 DB N signed Feb 1 2024 2024
Jake Kelly -16 DB N signed May 5 2023 2024
Myron Mitchell-0 WR A signed Apr 20 2024 2024 2025
Jay Person -38 DL A signed Sept 19 2024 2024 2025
Kendall Randolph -60 OL A re-signed May 21 2024 2024 2025
Micah Vanterpool -68 OL A signed Feb 2 2024 2024 2025
Drew Wolitarsky -82 WR N re-signed Jan 20 2024 2024 2025
Jamal Woods 91 DT A signed Nov 28 2023 2024 2025
6 Game Injured List:
Adam Bighill -4 LB A re-signed Nov 29 2022 2024 165 000
Cameron Lawson -99 DT N re-signed Dec 22 2023 2024 2025 135 000
Jamal Parker -7 DB A signed May 15 2022 2024
Dalton Schoen -83 WR A re-signed Feb 6 2024 2024 230 000
Chris Streveler -17 QB A signed Jan 31 2024 2024 120 000 plus
Future Contracts:
2024-10-23 WPG GRAINGER, Darren QB A
2024-10-08 WPG Wright, Brandon DL A
2024-09-21 WPG Toles, Jordan DB A
Transactions:
2024-11-18 WPG SMITH, Chris RB A Louisiana At Lafayette DEL Free Agent
2024-11-18 WPG MURPHY, Jeremy WR N Concordia DEL Free Agent
2024-11-18 WPG GRAINGER, Darren QB A Georgia State TRF TO GAME ROSTER Game Roster
2024-11-18 WPG Ogbevoen, Lucky DL G Tirol Raiders (ELF) DEL Free Agent
2024-11-18 WPG Toles, Jordan DB A Morgan State TRF TO GAME ROSTER Game Roster
2024-11-18 WPG Hubert, Owen DL N McMaster DEL Free Agent
2024-11-18 WPG KARAMOKO, Souleymane DB G Laval DEL Free Agent
2024-11-18 WPG Wright, Brandon DL A Michigan State TRF TO GAME ROSTER Game Roster
Ed Tait @EdTaitWFC
The @Wpg_BlueBombers potential free agent list includes, in alphabetical order:
Brandon Alexander
Johnny Augustine
Mike Benson
Adam Bighill
Stanley Bryant
Sergio Castillo
Brian Cole
Liam Dobson
Bailey Feltmate
Tyrell Ford
Miles Fox
TyJuan Garbutt
Shayne Gauthier
Celestin Haba
Noah Hallett
Evan Holm
Willie Jefferson
Tony Jones
Kenny Lawler
Eric Lofton
Patrick Neufeld
Jamal Parker
Dalton Schoen
Chris Streveler
Nick Taylor
Jake Thomas
Lucky Whitehead
Kyrie Wilson
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers' potential 2025 free agent list
By John Hodge -November 19, 2024
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers suffered a heartbreaking Grey Cup loss for the third straight year, dropping a 41-24 decision to the Toronto Argonauts.
The veteran-laden roster has some key players under contract for next season, including franchise quarterback Zach Collaros and star running back Brady Oliveira, but 29 players are currently slated to become free agents in February.
Please note that "N" denotes nationals otherwise known as Canadians, "A" denotes Americans, and "G" denotes Globals.
Quarterback
Jake Dolegala (A) - not on the list
Chris Streveler (A) re-signed Feb 8, 1 yard deal
Running back
Johnny Augustine (N)
Fullback
Bailey Feltmate (N)
Receiver
Kenny Lawler (A)
Dalton Schoen (A) re-signed Feb 1, 1 year deal
Lucky Whitehead (A)
Offensive linemen
Stanley Bryant (A) re-signed Dec 2, 1 year deal
Liam Dobson (N)
Eric Lofton (A) re-signed Feb 3, 1 year deal
Patrick Neufeld (N) re-signed Jan 5, 1 year deal
Defensive linemen
Miles Fox (A)
TyJuan Garbutt (A)
Celestin Haba (A)
Willie Jefferson (A) re-signed Jan 12, 1 year deal
Jake Thomas (N) re-signed Jan 16, 1 year deal
Linebacker
Adam Bighill (A)
Brian Cole (A)
Shayne Gauthier (N) re-signed Jan 14, 1 year deal
Tony Jones (A) re-signed Dec 4, 2 years
Kyrie Wilson (A) re-signed Jan 14, 1 year deal
Defensive back
Brandon Alexander (A)
Tyrell Ford (N)
Noah Hallett (N)
Evan Holm (A) re-signed Jan 15, 1 year deal
Jamal Parker (A) re-signed Jan 10, 1 year deal
Nic Taylor (A) (wasnt on Hodge's list)
Specialists
LS Mike Benson (N) signed Feb 11, 1 year deal
K Sergio Castillo (A) re-signed Nov 21 2024, 1 year deal
Bryant, the club's future Hall of Fame left tackle, told the media on Tuesday that he plans to play again next year. The native of Goldsboro, N.C., who was named All-CFL for the eighth time in his career this season, will turn 39 in May.
"I can't go out like that," he said. "This year was just very disappointing, I could say embarrassing how it happened. To get through all the adversity we went through this year — 0-4, 2-6, going on the road — and then getting back to the Grey Cup, and then the things that happened and how the score looked, I just feel like that's not something that I can settle with and not try to compete and get back to it and win it."
Streveler, Schoen, and Bighill, all of whom suffered torn ACLs this season, indicated they're planning to play in 2025.
"I'd love to be back here, I love it here," said Streveler, who is expecting a baby in January with his girlfriend, Taylor Anderson. "I think everyone knows how much I love this place. I love the culture, I love the guys in this locker room. I'd love to be back here."
Schoen is hoping to be back to 100 percent at least a month before training camp gets underway. He's optimistic that the injury won't hurt him too badly in free agency, saying that'll be "between the team or potential teams and my agent."
Bighill, who lives in Winnipeg year-round, wouldn't provide a firm timeline for his return but indicated he could be back sometime around May. He also said he hasn't given "too much thought into" exploring free agency because he's assuming he'll get a deal done to return for a seventh season with the Blue Bombers.
Neufeld also said he has "full intentions" of being back in Winnipeg next season as a player, though he has yet to communicate that to head coach Mike O'Shea and general manager Kyle Walters.
https://3downnation.com/2024/11/19/the-winnipeg-blue-bombers-potential-2025-free-agent-list/
Blue Bombers re-sign kicker Sergio Castillo
November 21, 2024
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has re-signed veteran kicker Sergio Castillo to a one-year contract.
He was scheduled to become a free agent in February of 2025.
Castillo (5-9, 197; West Texas A&M; born: November 1, 1990, in La Joya, TX) returns to the club after serving as the club's placekicker since 2023.
The 34-year-old is in his third stint with the Blue Bombers where he began his Canadian Football League career in 2015 and returning in 2021 via trade. He then signed in Edmonton in 2022 before rejoining the club in 2023 as a free agent.
Castillo was named the Blue Bombers Most Outstanding Special Teams Player for a second consecutive season in 2024 after connecting on 79.7 percent of his field goals (51-of-64), and hitting on 38-of-39 converts.
His 51 successful field goals – third highest in Blue Bombers history — came from an average distance of 37.1 yards and the average attempt from 39.2 yards – both league-highs. He also established a new CFL record with 11 field goals of 50 yards or more, including two makes from 60 yard – breaking the previous team record of 58, first set by Bernie Ruoff in 1975 and tied by Justin Medlock in 2016.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/11/21/blue-bombers-re-sign-kicker-sergio-castillo/
Transactions:
2024-11-21 WPG CASTILLO, Sergio K A West Texas A&M ADD Game Roster
Transactions:
2024-11-22 WPG HARRIS, Keilahn WR A Oklahoma Baptist ADD Game Roster
2024-11-22 WPG Ogbevoen, Lucky DL G Tirol Raiders (ELF) ADD Game Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign WR Keilahn Harris and re-sign DL Lucky OgbevoenNovember 22, 2024 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed wide receiver
Keilahn Harris and re-signed defensive lineman
Lucky Ogbevoen on Friday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Keilahn Harris is six foot and weighs 180 pounds. The 23-year-old from Richardson, Texas, signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. In 2023, he made seven catches for 76 yards and one kick return for 22 yards in three preseason games. He spent a month on the practice squad before the Falcons released him on October 28, 2023.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Harris on January 17, 2024. An injury prevented him from attending training camp and he was released on May 28, 2024.
Collegiately, Harris played three seasons at Oklahoma Baptist (2019, 2021-22) making 196 catches for 2,510 yards, 26 touchdowns, six carries for 15 yards, completing one pass for 15 yards, one touchdown, 70 kick returns for 1,570 yards, one touchdown, 10 punt returns for 66 yards, and 8 tackles (7 solos, 1 assist) in 34 games for the Bison.
Harris was named a two-time All-GAC (2021-22), two-time Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-America Team Honorable Mention, and Second Team All-American by D2CCA. In 2022, Harris made 80 catches for 1,050 yards, 7 touchdowns, two carries for no yards, completed one pass for 15 yards, one touchdown, 32 kick returns for 716 yards, 10 punt returns for 66 yards, and four tackles (4 solos) in 11 games. His kick return yards (716) broke a program record.
Lucky Ogbevoen is six foot three and weighs 225 pounds. The 24-year-old from Austria was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the second round (17th pick) in the 2024 CFL Global Draft. In 2024, Ogbevoen dressed for one regular season game and spent the rest of the season on the practice squad. The Blue Bombers released him on November 18, 2024.
Ogbevoen played three seasons in the European League of Football for the Stuttgart Surge and Tirol Raiders making 175 tackles (86 solos, 89 assists), 18.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, one interception, seven pass breakups, one blocked kick, one forced fumble, and three fumble recoveries in 24 games.
He was named an ELF All-Star in 2023 making 87 tackles (40 solos, 47 assists), 8 tackles for loss, two sacks, five pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries in 11 games.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/11/22/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-wr-keilahn-harris-and-re-sign-dl-lucky-ogbevoen/
Transactions:
2024-11-26 WPG Gassama, Abdul-Karim WR N Manitoba ADD Game Roster
2024-11-26 WPG Leroux, Ian LS N Laval ADD Game Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign WR Abdul-Karim Gassama and LS Ian Leroux
November 26, 2024 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed wide receiver Abdul-Karim Gassama and long-snapper Ian Leroux on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Abdul-Karim Gassama is five foot eleven and weighs 175 pounds. The 24-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the sixth round (55th pick) in the 2024 CFL Draft.
In a preseason game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Gassama made one catch for nine yards. The Blue Bombers released Gassama on June 3, 2024, and he returned to Manitoba for his final season.
Collegiately, Gassama played six seasons at the University of Manitoba (2018-24) making 136 catches for 1,895 yards, 15 touchdowns, 31 carries for 203 yards, eight kick returns for 106 yards, and 20 punt returns for 160 yards in 38 games for the Bisons.
In 2024, Gassama had five carries for 24 yards, 38 catches for 451 yards, two touchdowns, six kick returns for 87 yards, and six punt returns for 82 yards in nine games.
Ian Leroux is six foot two and weighs 220 pounds. The 25-year-old from Quebec, Quebec, Leroux was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the fourth round (37th pick) in the 2024 CFL Draft. He was placed on the suspended list as he was returning to Laval.
Collegiately, Leroux played five seasons at the University of Laval (2019, 2021-24) making 20 tackles (14 solos, 6 assists), one fumble recovery, and one interception for 34 yards in 36 games for the Rouge Et Or. In 2024, Leroux made three tackles (3 solos) in seven games helping the Rouge Et Or win the Coupe Mitchell Bowl and the Vanier Cup.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/11/26/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-wr-abdul-karim-gassama-and-ls-ian-leroux/
Blue Bombers transactions – November 27
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American receiver Keilahn Harris, National long snapper Ian Leroux and national receiver AK Gassama.
Harris (5-10, 180, Oklahoma Baptist; born: January 8, 2001, in Richardson, TX.) signs with the Bombers after time in the NFL, and a three-year collegiate career with Oklahoma Baptist University (2019-2022).
In April 2023, Harris signed as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons and was released after camp, then was resigned to the practice roster briefly. In January 2024, Harris signed a reserves/futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers but was waived in May 2024.
In college, Harris recorded 195 receptions for 2,515 yards and 26 touchdowns in 34 NCAA II games. He would also return 70 kicks for 1,570 yards and a touchdown, and ten punts for 66 yards. He was named to the First-team All-GAC (Great American Conference) after the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
Leroux (6-1, 225, University of Laval; born: May 6, 1999, in Quebec City, QC) returns to the Bombers after spending the 2024 season with Laval. Leroux was selected in the fourth round, 37th overall by the Bombers in the 2024 CFL Draft. He would attend this year's training camp and appear in both preseason games at long snapper. Over his five seasons with Laval (2019-24), Leroux dressed for 41 games, recording 14 tackles and one interception. He won the Dunsmore Cup, Mitchell Bowl, and Vanier Cup in 2022 and 2024.
Gassama (5-9, 158, University of Manitoba; born: October 13, 1999, in Winnipeg, MB) is back with the Bombers after being selected in the sixth round, 55th overall in the 2024 CFL Draft. Gassama attended the 2024 Blue Bombers training camp and recorded one catch for nine yards in a preseason game versus the Roughriders.
In 2024, Gassama led the Bisons with 451 receiving yards, finishing fourth in the conference, and was awarded Canada West All-Star for the third straight season.
Over his career with the Bisons (2018-2024), Gassama has recorded 136 receptions for 1895 yards and 15 touchdowns. He would also rush 31 times for 203 yards, return eight kicks for 106 yards, and 20 punts for 160 yards.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/11/27/blue-bombers-transactions-november-27/
Official 2025 Free Agent Tracker
The CFL's Free Agency period opens on Feb. 11, 2025 at noon ET.
The following players will become free agents should they not sign extensions with their respective clubs.
The status column below indicates whether a player has signed a new deal with his team or is still bound for the open market. The lists below do not include retired nor suspended players.
https://www.cfl.ca/official-2025-free-agent-tracker/#BOMBERS
ALEXANDER Brandon A DB Central Florida
AUGUSTINE Johnny N RB Guelph
BENSON Mike N LS Acadia
BIGHILL Adam A LB Central Washington
BRYANT Stanley A OL East Carolina
COLE II Brian A LB Mississippi State
DOBSON Liam N OL Maine
FELTMATE Bailey N LB Acadia
FORD Tyrell N DB Waterloo
FOX Miles A DL Wake Forest
GARBUTT TyJuan A DL Virginia Tech
GAUTHIER Shayne N LB Laval
HABA Celestin A DL Texas A&M Commerce
HALLETT Noah N DB McMaster
HOLM Evan A DB North Dakota
JEFFERSON Willie A DL Stephen F. Austin State
JONES Tony A LB Texas Tech
LAWLER Kenny A WR California
LOFTON Eric A OL Temple
NEUFELD Patrick N OL Saskatchewan
PARKER Jamal A DB Kent State
SCHOEN Dalton A WR Kansas State
STREVELER Chris A QB South Dakota
TAYLOR Nicholas A DB Florida International
THOMAS Jake N DL Acadia
WHITEHEAD Lucky A WR Florida Atlantic
WILSON Kyrie A LB Fresno State
Blue Bombers agree to terms with All-CFL left tackle Stanley Bryant
December 2, 2024
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the Club has agreed to terms on a one-year extension with future hall of fame left tackle, Stanley Bryant, who was scheduled to become a free agent in February.
Bryant (6-5, 319, East Carolina University; born: May 7, 1986, in Goldsboro, N.C.) returns in 2025 for his 10th season with the Blue Bombers and 15th in the Canadian Football League, including his days with the Calgary Stampeders (2010-14).
The most-decorated offensive lineman in Canadian Football League history, Bryant is a four-time winner of the CFL Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022).
Bryant was steady again in 2024 and was named to the All-CFL Team for an eighth time (2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024) while manning the left side of an offensive line that helped running back Brady Oliveira capture his second consecutive rushing title with 1,353 yards, and quarterback Collaros throw for a career-best 4,336 yards.
Bryant began his CFL career with the Stampeders in 2010 and was twice named that club's top offensive lineman. He signed with the Blue Bombers as a free agent in 2015 and has been honoured as the team's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman seven times (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2024).
Over the course of his CFL career, Bryant has suited up for 219 games – including 186 with the Blue Bombers – and has started in all of them. He is a three-time Grey Cup champion, having won in 2019 and 2021 with the Blue Bombers and in 2014 with the Stampeders.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/12/02/blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-all-cfl-left-tackle-stanley-bryant/
Transactions:
2024-12-02 WPG Rogers, Patrick DB A Central Washington ADD Game Roster
2024-12-02 WPG Dandy, Russell DB A Eastern Illinois ADD Game Roster
Both were in training camp this past year, Dandy was also brought back in Sept when practice rosters expanded.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive backs Russell Dandy and Patrick Rogers
December 2, 2024 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive backs Russell Dandy and Patrick Rogers on Monday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Russell Dandy is six foot and weighs 175 pounds. The 24-year-old from Hinesville, Georgia, went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft and attended the New York Jets rookie minicamp in 2024. He signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 22, 2024.
Dandy played two preseason games making two tackles and one tackle on special teams. The Blue Bombers released him on June 2, 2024. The Blue Bombers re-signed Dandy on September 16, 2024, and he spent several weeks on the practice squad. Winnipeg released him again on October 15, 2024.
Collegiately, Dandy played two seasons at Butte College (2018-19) making 25 tackles (19 solos, 6 assists), one tackle for loss, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 15 games for the Roadrunners.
Then, Dandy transferred to Eastern Illinois University (2021-23) making 74 tackles (61 solos, 13 assists), 3.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, 24 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 25 games for the Panthers.
In 2023, Dandy made 34 tackles (30 solos, 4 assists), one tackle for loss, one interception, 19 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 11 games. He was named to the OVC All-Newcomer Team in 2021 and First Team All-Big South Conference in 2023.
Patrick Rogers is five foot eleven and weighs 190 pounds. The 25-year-old from Tacoma, Washington, signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 1, 2024. In 2024, Rogers appeared in two preseason games recording no stats. The Blue Bombers released him on June 1, 2024.
Collegiately, Rogers played six seasons at Central Washington University (2018-23) with 175 tackles (110 solos, 65 assists), 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, seven interceptions for 185 yards, two touchdowns, 36 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two forced fumbles, two blocked kicks, and four punt returns for 24 yards in 46 games for the Wildcats. He was named First Team All-GNAC in 2021.
In 2023, Rogers made 63 tackles (37 solos, 26 assists), two tackles for loss, eight pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one blocked kick in 12 games. He was named First Team AFCA All-American, Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-American Honorable Mention, and Second Team All-LSC.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/12/02/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-backs-russell-dandy-and-patrick-rogers/
Blue Bombers transactions – December 3
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive backs Russell Dandy and Patrick Rogers
Dandy (6-0, 170, Eastern Illinois; born: April 28, 2000, in Hinesville, GA.) is back with the Bombers after spending time on the practice roster and attending training camp this past season.
Dandy started his collegiate career with Butte College (2018-2019), where he would make 25 tackles, one tackle-for-loss, three knockdowns, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 15 games.
Following a transfer to Eastern Illinois (2021-2023), Dandy achieved 61 solo tackles, 13 assists, 3.5 tackle-for-losses, three interceptions, 24 knockdowns, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 25 games (24 starts). In his final year (2023), Dandy was selected to the First Team All-Big South Conference and led the FCS in passes defended with 19 knockdowns and one interception. Dandy attended the New York Jets rookie minicamp after being unselected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Rogers (5-11, 190, Central Washington University; born: June 30, 1999, in Tacoma, WA.) re-signs with the Bombers after attending this year's training camp.
Rogers was a First Team Defence American Football Coaches Association All-American in 2022 and an Honorable Mention Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-American. He was named to the First Team All-Lone Star Conference after the 2023 season.
Rogers appeared in 46 games for the Wildcats during his collegiate career (2018-23) registering 110 defensive tackles, 65 assists, 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two blocks and seven interceptions – including two for touchdowns.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/12/03/blue-bombers-transactions-december-3/
Blue Bombers agree to terms with linebacker Tony Jones on two-year extension
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American linebacker Tony Jones to a two-year contract extension.
Jones was scheduled to become a Canadian Football League free agent in February.
Jones (6-2, 235, Texas Tech; born: August 5, 1995, in Casselberry, FL.) signed with the Blue Bombers on June 9th this year after being released by the Edmonton Elks during training camp and made an immediate impression.
He made his Blue Bomber debut in July in Saskatchewan as a reserve defender and then showed his value and his versatility by starting the next 11 games for the club – plus the Western Final and 111th Grey Cup — at both weak-side and middle linebacker.
Despite playing in just 12 regular-season games Jones finished third on the team with 60 total tackles with 49 on defence and 11 more on special teams, while adding an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble return.
Jones has now suited up for 32 CFL games, including 20 during his days with the Elks.
He enjoyed a four-year collegiate career split between Butler Community College (NJCAA) (2015-2016) and Texas Tech (2017-2018). Jones appeared in 24 Division 1 games, starting in five of them, recording one interception, 77 total tackles, 14 tackle-for-losses, three knockdowns, three fumble recoveries, and eight sacks.
Jones saw action in the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the Iowa Barnstormers (2021), ending the season on the First team All-IFL, All-Rookie Team, and was awarded Defensive Rookie of the Year.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/12/04/blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-linebacker-tony-jones-on-two-year-extension/
Transactions:
2024-12-04 WPG Walker, Chris OL A Montana ADD Game Roster
2024-12-04 WPG JONES, Tony LB A Texas Tech ADD Game Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign offensive lineman Chris Walker
December 4, 2024 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed offensive lineman Chris Walker on Wednesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Chris Walker is six foot six and weighs 304 pounds. The 26-year-old from Lincoln, Nebraska, went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Walker on October 8, 2024. He spent several weeks on the practice squad before the Blue Bombers released him on November 16, 2024.
Collegiately, Walker played four seasons at Nebraska (2018-21) playing both offense and defensive making one tackle (1 solo) in six games for the Cornhuskers. Then, he transferred to Montana (2022-23) playing left tackle in 28 games for the Grizzlies.
In 2023, Montana's offense had 2,967 passing yards and 2,652 rushing yards. They finished third in the nation and first in the Big Sky in first down offense this season, moving the chains 297 times while outscoring opponents 454-258. He was named an All-Big Sky Honorable Mention.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/12/04/winnipeg-blue-bombers-re-sign-offensive-lineman-chris-walker/
Transactions:
2024-12-05 WPG HALL, Jaylen WR A Western Kentucky ADD Game Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign wide receiver Jaylen HallDecember 5, 2024 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed wide receiver Jaylen Hall on Thursday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Jaylen Hall is six foot three and weighs 180 pounds. The 25-year-old from Macomb, Michigan, attended a rookie minicamp with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023. Then Hall signed with the Edmonton Elks on July 16, 2023, and spent three days on the practice squad before he was released on July 19, 2023.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Hall on March 8, 2024. Hall appeared in one preseason game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024 recording no stats. The Blue Bombers released him on May 28, 2024.
Collegiately, Hall played four seasons at Western Michigan (2018-21) with 85 catches for 1,532 yards and 14 touchdowns in 43 games for the Broncos. In 2020, Hall finished second on the team in receiving TDs (7), trailing only 2021 NFL Draft second-round pick D'Wayne Eskridge's eight.
Then, Hall transferred to Western Kentucky in 2022 making 53 catches for 759 yards, six touchdowns, two carries for 19 yards, nine punt returns for 106 yards, and one touchdown in 11 games for the Hilltoppers. Hall recorded over 100 yards receiving in three of four games to end the season including a season-high 138 yards and a touchdown in WKU's R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Championship.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/12/05/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-wide-receiver-jaylen-hall-2/
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2024-12-06 WPG KORNELSON, Collin DL N Manitoba ADD Game Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive lineman Collin Kornelson
December 6, 2024 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive lineman Collin Kornelson on Friday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Collin Kornelson is six foot three and weighs 240 pounds. The 24-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was drafted by the Blue Bombers in the fifth round (44th pick) of the 2023 CFL Draft. In 2023, Kornelson played in two preseason games making one tackle.
He was released by the Blue Bombers on June 4, 2023, and returned to Manitoba. In 2024, he appeared in one preseason game recording no stats, and returned to Manitoba for his final collegiate season.
Kornelson played six seasons at the University of Manitoba (2018-19, 2021-24) making 101 tackles (63 solo, 38 assists), 9.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one pass breakup in 31 games for the Bisons.
In 2024, Kornelson made 37 tackles (20 solos, 17 assists), five tackles for loss, and two sacks in nine games. He was named Second Team All-Canadian. In addition, Kornelson played minor football for the Valour Patriots and then the St. Paul's Crusaders.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/12/06/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-lineman-collin-kornelson/
Blue Bombers transactions – December 6
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American offensive lineman Chris Walker, National defensive lineman Collin Kornelson and American receiver Jaylen Hall.
Walker (6-6, 305, Montana; born: June 12, 1998, in Lincoln, NE.) re-signs with the Bombers after being on the practice roster since early October.
Before the CFL, Walker spent a six-year collegiate career with Nebraska (2018-2021) and Montana (2022-2023). With Nebraska, Walker would play defense and offence, recording one tackle in six games.
After a transfer to Montana, Walker would start 25 of 27 games at left tackle. In 2023, Montana's offence finished first in the Big Sky and third in the nation in first down offence, getting 297 first downs while outscoring opponents 454-258. He would finish the season as an All-Big Sky Honourable Mention.
Kornelson (6-3, 240, University of Manitoba; born: February 14, 2000, in Winnipeg, MB.) returns to the Bombers for the 2025 season after spending the last six seasons with the University of Manitoba. Kornelson was selected by the Bombers in the fifth round, 44th overall in the 2023 CFL Draft. He has attended the last two Blue Bombers training camps (2023-2024) and dressed for one preseason game against the Roughriders in 2024, recording no stats.
With the Bisons (2018-2024), Kornelson has recorded 101 tackles (63 solo, 38 assists), 9.5 tackle-for-losses, five sacks, one knockdown, and one forced fumble (one recovery) in 31 games.
In his final year, Kornelson would start nine games, posting a career-high 20 solo tackles (37 total), two sacks and five tackle-for-losses. He would finish the year as a Second Team All-Canadian, and a part of a defense that led Canada West with 34 combined takeaways.
Hall (6-3, 180, Western Kentucky; born: March 31, 1999, in Macomb, MI.) signs with the Bombers after a late release from training camp in 2024.
Hall briefly spent time with the Edmonton Elks in 2023 before signing with the Bombers prior to the 2024 season. Hall would appear in a preseason game versus the Roughriders in 2024.
Hall began his collegiate career at Westen Michigan (2018-2021), achieving 85 catches for 1,532 yards and 14 touchdowns in 43 games.
Following a transfer to Western Kentucky (2022), Hall would start all 14 games, catching 68 passes for 869 yards and six touchdowns. He would also return nine punts for 106 yards and one touchdown.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/12/06/blue-bombers-transactions-december-6/
Transactions:
2024-12-10 WPG BRYANT, Stanley OL A East Carolina ADD Game Roster
THE CFL GAVE US ANOTHER SNEAK PEEK... at the nine team's negotiation lists with 10 players from each team's prospect group being unveiled on Friday. (
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/13/cfl-clubs-reveal-10-names-from-negotiation-lists-3/)
This is a critical component to every team's roster build and some of the players the Blue Bombers have had on this list in the past include current players Deatrick Nichols, Terrell Bonds, Michael Ayers, Kody Case and QB prospect Darren Grainger and, at one time, the team did have the CFL rights to QB Brock Purdy before he landed the starting gig with the San Francisco 49ers.
Here's a brief look at the 10 names on the Blue Bombers latest negotiation list reveal:
-Ian Book, QB, Notre Dame: Book has been on the team's list for a few years from his days with the Irish through his NFL journey that has taken him to New Orleans, Philadelphia, New England and, most recently, Kansas City. He was released by the Chiefs in late August.
-Haynes King QB, Georgia Tech: Made history in the Yellow Jackets epic 44-42 overtime loss to Georgia at the end of November by becoming the first player in FBS history to throw for 300 yards, rush for 100 yards and have three rushing TDs in a game against an AP Top 10 opponent.
King will be in action in the Birmingham Bowl on Friday, Dec. 27th, 2:30 p.m., against Vanderbilt.
-Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt: Yes, check out the Birmingham Bowl as both pivots in that game have their CFL rights held by the Blue Bombers. Pavia threw for 17 touchdowns against just four picks this year for Vandy and was the Conference USA Player of the Year last season while at New Mexico State. He was recently named the SEC 'Newcomer of the Year.'
-Chase Atropeus, QB, Tennessee Chattanooga: Led his school to a 7-5 record in 2024, including throwing for two TDs and running for another in a win over Austin Peay in the regular-season finale in late November.
-Mark Gronowski, QB, South Dakota State: Another pivot who has been on the team's neg list for a long spell. Gronowski has helped lead the Jackrabbits to the last two FCS national championship titles and has SDSU poised to win another. They host Incarnate Word on Saturday in a national quarterfinal.
–LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado: Has posted sensational numbers this year with the Buffaloes, pulling in 70 passes for 880 yards and 10 TDs — second on the team to Heisman Trophy candidate Travis Hunter. Colorado meets BYU in the Alamo Bowl on December 28th.
-Eric Garror, DB, Louisiana: First team All-Sun Belt in 2022 and also served as a punt returner during his days with the Rajin' Cajuns. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans in 2023 and then with the Seattle Seahawks this year. He was released in October.
–Tay Gowan, DB Central Florida: Former sixth-round draft pick of the Arizona Cardinals who has also had NFL looks from Philadelphia, Minnesota and Tennessee. He was among the Titans final cuts in August.
–Anderson Hardy, OL, Appalachian State: Released from the Miami Dolphins practice squad at the end of October. Has also had NFL stints with Pittsburgh and K.C. He played tackle at App State and some centre with the Chiefs and was projected as a guard coming out of college, where he was an All-Sun Belt selection.
-Malik Fisher, DL, Villanova: A 6-4, 265-pound end who starred at Villanova, where he earned First Team All-CAA in 2020, Second Team in 2021, and Third Team in 2019. He had seven sacks with the DC Defenders in the XFL, tied for second in the league, and was signed by the Houston Texans this summer before being released in September.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/12/13/1st-10-o-canada/
Transactions:
2024-12-27 WPG PIERRE, Marvin LB A Kent State ADD Game Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign linebacker Marvin Pierre
December 27, 2024 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed linebacker Marvin Pierre on Friday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Marvin Pierre is six foot two and weighs 221 pounds. The 26-year-old from Rahway, New Jersey, signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. He was later released by the Cardinals on June 8, 2023, and signed with the Green Bay Packers on August 21, 2023. Pierre made one tackle (1 solo) in one preseason game for the Packers before they released him on August 29, 2023.
Pierre was then drafted by the Houston Roughnecks (XFL) in the 2023 XFL Draft. However, the Roughnecks were not included in the XFL and USFL merger forming the United Football League. However, the Gamblers took on the Roughnecks brand. Pierre was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas in the 2024 UFL Dispersal Draft and was released on March 10, 2024.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Pierre on April 29, 2024. In 2024, Pierre made four tackles and one tackle on special teams in two preseason games. The Ticats released him on June 1, 2024.
Collegiately, Pierre started at Fort Scott Community College in 2018 as a redshirt freshman. Next, Pierre played one season at Butler Community College in 2019 making 42 tackles (23 solos, 19 assists), 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 12 games for the Grizzlies.
Then, he transferred to Murray State in 2020 making 29 tackles (17 solos, 12 assists), four tackles for loss, one sack, one interception for 41 yards, one touchdown, one pass breakup, and one forced fumble in six games for the Racers.
Pierre concluded his collegiate career at Kent State (2021-22) making 149 tackles (86 solos, 63 assists), 11 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception for 33 yards, one touchdown, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 25 games for the Golden Flashes.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/12/27/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-linebacker-marvin-pierre/
Blue Bombers re-sign veteran offensive lineman Pat Neufeld
January 5, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year extension with veteran right guard Pat Neufeld. Neufeld was scheduled to become a free agent in February.
Neufeld (6-6, 311, University of Saskatchewan; born: December 26, 1988, in Regina, Sask.) returns in 2025 for his 11th season with the Blue Bombers and 14th in the Canadian Football League, including his days with Saskatchewan (2011-13).
A three-time CFL All-Star (2021-23), Neufeld appeared in 14 games in 2024, all starts, and played a pivotal role in helping Brady Oliveira win his second-straight league rushing title while quarterback Zach Collaros established a career-high in passing yards.
Originally drafted by the Roughriders in 2010, Neufeld was acquired by Winnipeg in a trade in 2013 and has become a fixture at the right guard spot. He has played in 168 CFL games, including 131 with the Blue Bombers, and now calls Winnipeg home.
Neufeld has been active in the community, honoured as the 2023 recipient of the Ed Kotowich 'Good Guy Award' for 'excellent football ability, being a leader in the locker room and showing outstanding effort in the community' and in 2021, was the winner of the club's Cal Murphy 'Heart of a Legend Award' presented annually to the player who has shown 'outstanding sportsmanship and dedication to the Canadian Football League and the community.'
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/05/blue-bombers-re-sign-veteran-offensive-lineman-pat-neufeld/
Transactions:
2025-01-06 WPG NEUFELD, Patrick OL N Saskatchewan ADD Game Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers @Wpg_BlueBombers
The team has released American receiver Ontaria Wilson in order to allow him to pursue an NFL opportunity.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers' REC Ontaria Wilson signs with New York Jets
By Justin Dunk -January 9, 2025
The New York Jets have signed Winnipeg Blue Bombers' receiver Ontaria Wilson to a reserve futures contract for the 2025 season, per sources.
Wilson was released by the Bombers on Thursday afternoon to pursue the NFL opportunity. He worked out for the Jets on Monday, December 23, which was his only tryout with a team south of the border.
The 25-year-old caught 71 passes for 1,026 yards and three touchdowns over 18 regular season games as a CFL rookie, helping the Blue and Gold reach the Grey Cup for the fifth straight season. The six-foot-one, 175-pound target finished ninth in receiving yards league-wide and second on his team behind Canadian Nic Demski.
The Ashburn, Ga. native played 51 collegiate games at Florida State University where he caught 108 passes for 1,521 yards and 12 touchdowns. He signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2023 but was released during final roster cuts.
CFL rules stipulate any player can sign an NFL contract during the offseason. The Bombers retain Wilson's exclusive CFL rights through February 2026.
https://3downnation.com/2025/01/09/winnipeg-blue-bombers-rec-ontaria-wilson-signs-with-new-york-jets/
Transactions:
2025-01-09 WPG WILSON, Ontaria WR A Florida State DEL Free Agent
Blue Bombers re-sign defensive back Jamal Parker Jr
January 10, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with defensive back Jamal Parker, Jr. who was scheduled to become a free agent next month.
Parker, Jr. (5-8, 177; Kent State; born: January 16, 1998, in Pennsauken, NJ) returns in 2025 for his 4th season with the Blue Bombers, although he missed last season with a knee injury.
A versatile defensive back who can play corner and halfback, Parker, Jr. was first signed by the Blue Bombers on May 15th, 2022, and dressed for 13 Canadian Football League games as a rookie, as well as both playoff contests.
He returned in 2023 and appeared in eight games, taking over as the starting corner for the final three contests as well as the Western Final and Grey Cup and was expected to challenge for a starting job in 2024 before suffering the knee injury in camp.
He has played in 20 games for the Blue Bombers, registering 50 defensive tackles, 11 more on special teams, while adding one interception and one sack. He has also filled in as a returner on occasion, with 295 yards on 24 punt returns and five kickoff returns for 66 yards.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/10/blue-bombers-re-sign-defensive-back-jamal-parker-jr/
Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson
January 12, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with veteran all-star defensive end, Willie Jefferson, who was scheduled to become a free agent in February.
Jefferson (6-7, 248; Stephen F. Austin State; born: January 31, 1991, in Beaumont, TX.) returns in 2025 for his 11th season in the Canadian Football League and sixth with the Blue Bombers including his days with Edmonton (2014-15) and Saskatchewan (2016-18).
Jefferson was named to the All-CFL team for a sixth time in 2024 after leading the club in quarterback sacks with six – the fourth time in five seasons he has led the team – while adding 25 defensive tackles, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and adding 10 pass knockdowns. He then followed that up in the Grey Cup loss to Toronto with six tackles, two sacks, a tackle for loss, forced fumble and interception in one of the best games of his career.
Jefferson now has 43 career sacks as a Blue Bomber, ranking him tied for sixth all-time in franchise history with Michael Gray. His 74 total career sacks currently ranks 29th in CFL history. Jefferson is also the only player in CFL history with at least 50 sacks and 50 pass knockdowns, with his 78 knockdowns ranking fourth all time.
A respected and vocal leader in the locker room, Jefferson has played in 155 CFL games, including 80 with the Blue Bombers, and has three Grey Cup rings (Edmonton, 2015; Winnipeg 2019, 2021).
A Winnipeg resident, he is also one of the team's most visible players in the community and has been the recipient of both the Ed Kotowich 'Good Guy Award' (2022) and the Cal Murphy 'Heart of a Legend' Award (2023).
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/12/blue-bombers-re-sign-all-star-defensive-end-willie-jefferson/
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Blue Bombers sign receiver Dillon Mitchell
January 13, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran American receiver Dillon Mitchell.
Mitchell (6-1, 190; University of Oregon; born: May 16, 1997, in Memphis, TN.) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last three seasons with the Edmonton Elks. He was released by Edmonton on January 10th.
Mitchell, 27, set career highs last year with the Elks, finishing with 58 receptions for 727 yards and four touchdowns in 18 games. He led Edmonton in kickoff return yards, returning 23 for 535 yards, which ranked sixth in the Canadian Football League. Mitchell also handled 19 punt returns covering 172 yards, second on the Elks.
Mitchell suited up for 45 games over his three years with the Elks and had 130 catches for 1,896 yards and 12 touchdowns. He posted four 100-yard receiving games during his days in Edmonton.
Mitchell played his college ball with the Ducks (2016-18) and in his junior year (2018) he was named the Redbox Bowl MVP, AP Pac-12 All-Conference second team, and Coaches Pac-12 All-conference second team while finishing with a single-season record of 1,184 yards receiving, which led the Pac-12.
After that season, he declared for the 2019 NFL Draft and was selected in the seventh round, 239th overall, by the Minnesota Vikings. He spent parts of the next two seasons on Minnesota's practice squad before signing in Edmonton in late July of 2022.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/13/blue-bombers-sign-receiver-dillon-mitchell/
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2025-01-13 WPG GARCIA, Antonio OL A Troy ADD Active Roster
2025-01-13 WPG PARKER, Jamal DB A Kent State ADD Active Roster
2025-01-13 WPG MITCHELL, Dillon WR A Oregon ADD Active Roster
2025-01-13 WPG JEFFERSON, Willie DL A Stephen F. Austin State ADD Active Roster
2025-01-13 WPG Adams, D'Marcus WR A Syracuse ADD Active Roster
2025-01-13 WPG Hillman, Marcus DB A Elon University ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign DB Marcus Hillman and two other players
January 13, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed offensive lineman Antonio Garcia, wide receiver D'Marcus Adams, and defensive back Marcus Hillman on Monday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Antonio Garcia is six foot seven and weighs 305 pounds. The 31-year-old from Houston, Texas, signed with the Edmonton Elks on January 24, 2024. In 2024, Garcia attended training camp for the Elks. Edmonton released him on May 7, 2024.
The New England Patriots drafted Garcia in the third round (85th pick) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Garcia also spent time with the New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Edmonton Elks. He played two preseason games for the Elks in 2022.
The Vegas Vipers (XFL) drafted Garcia in the first round (4th pick) of Phase 4 of the 2023 XFL Draft. He played one game before he was traded to the D.C. Defenders on March 6, 2023. He played one game for the Defenders. The Philadelphia Stars (USFL) signed Garcia on May 30, 2023. In 2023, he played two games.
Collegiately, Garcia played five seasons at Troy (2012-16), playing 43 games, of which 40 were starts for the Trojans. In his senior season, Garcia did not allow a sack in over 900 offensive snaps to lead an offensive line that led in the country in the fewest sacks allowed (9).
In addition, Garcia led an offensive line that paved the way for Jordan Chunn to become the ninth 1,000-yard rusher in school history. Furthermore, Chunn also set the school career rushed touchdown record and finished one shy of the single-season record.
Troy averaged 33.7 points and 429.6 yards per game. He was named All-Sun Belt First Team in 2016 and All-Sun Belt Honorable Mention in 2015.
D'Marcus Adams is six foot and weighs 182 pounds. The 25-year-old from Ormond Beach, Florida, attended the Buffalo Bills rookie minicamp in 2024. Adams signed with the Edmonton Elks on August 12, 2024, and spent a couple of weeks on the practice squad. The Elks released him on August 27, 2024.
Collegiately, Adams started at Florida State (2018-19) but did not play for the Seminoles. However, Adams competed in track and field finishing sixth in the Crimson Tide Invitational and 10th at the ACC Championships.
Next, he transferred to Florida Atlantic University (2020-21) making three catches for 94 yards, 10 kick returns for 236 yards, and one tackle (1 assist) in 17 games for the Owls. Then, Adams transferred to Syracuse (2022-23) making 7 catches for 186 yards, two touchdowns, 6 kick returns for 93 yards, and 16 punt returns for 119 yards in 11 games for the Orange.
Marcus Hillman is six foot and weighs 200 pounds. The 24-year-old from Camden, New Jersey, signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on January 23, 2024. In 2024, Hillman attended training camp for the Blue Bombers. Winnipeg released him on May 18, 2024.
Collegiately, Hillman played five seasons at Elon University (2018-22) making 188 tackles (101 solos, 87 assists), 31 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, one interception for two yards, five pass breakups, eight forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, and one carry for 21 yards in 47 games for the Phoenix.
In 2022, Hillman made 83 tackles (51 solos, 32 assists), 18.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, three pass breakups, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 12 games. He was named First Team All-CAA and First Team All-CAA by Phil Steele in 2022.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/01/13/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-db-marcus-hillman-and-two-other-players/
Blue Bombers transactions – January 14
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American receiver D'Marcus Adams, American offensive lineman Antonio Garcia, American defensive back Marcus Hillman and American linebacker Marvin Pierre.
Adams (6-0, 185, Syracuse, born: October 24, 1999 in Ormond Beach, FL ) most recently spent part of the 2024 season on the Elks practice roster. He began his collegiate career at Florida Atlantic before transferring to Syracuse (2022-23), making seven catches for 186 yards, two touchdowns, six kick returns for 93 yards, and 16 punt returns for 119 yards in eleven games for the Orange.
Garcia (6-7, 305, Troy, born: December 10, 1993 in Houston, TX.) attended Elks training camp in 2024. The New England Patriots drafted Garcia in the third round (85th pick) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Garcia also spent time with the New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Edmonton Elks. Garcia also spent time in the XFL with D.C. and Vegas.
Hillman (6-0, 200, Elon; born: October 2, 2000, in Camden, NJ) returns to the Bombers after spending part of the 2024 training camp with the team. He played in 47 games at Elon over five seasons at the school (2018-22), registering 101 tackles, 13 sacks, one interception, eight forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and five pass knockdowns. As a senior, he was a First Team All-CAA (Coastal Athletic Association) after leading the team with 83 combined tackles.
Pierre (6-1, 221, Kent State; born: December 14, 1998, in Rahway, NJ) spent training camp with Hamilton in 2024. Pierre signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023, later spending time with Green Bay, seeing action in one preseason game.
He finished his collegiate career at Kent State in 2021-22, making 149 tackles (86 solos, 63 assists), 11 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception for 33 yards, one touchdown, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 25 games for the Golden Flashes.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/14/blue-bombers-transactions-january-14/
Blue Bombers re-sign linebackers Kyrie Wilson and Shayne Gauthier
January 14, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year extensions with veteran linebackers Kyrie Wilson and Shayne Gauthier. Both were scheduled to become a free agents next month.
Wilson (6-1, 227; Fresno State; born: November 5, 1992, in Fresno, CA.) returns in 2025 for his eighth Canadian Football League season, all of them with the Blue Bombers.
Injuries limited Wilson to just regular-season eight games in 2024 plus the Western Final and Grey Cup, all of them starts, but when he was on the field, he was productive in registering 28 defensive tackles and one quarterback sack.
Wilson, 32, has appeared in 51 games over his seven seasons with the Blue Bombers and has 161 tackles, 15 more on special teams, to go along with six sacks, one interception and one forced fumble.
Wilson came to the Blue Bombers in 2017 after signing as an undrafted free agent with the Oakland Raiders. He was a three-year starter at Fresno State.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year extension with veteran linebacker Shayne Gauthier who was scheduled to become a free agent next month.
Gauthier (5-10, 234; Laval; born: February 2, 1992, in Dolbeau-Mistassini, Que.) returns to the Blue Bombers for a ninth season in 2025 after originally being selected by the club in the fourth round, 28th overall, in the 2016 CFL Draft.
Limited to six games due to injury in 2023, Gauthier was again a pillar on special teams and as part of a defensive rotation in 2024 in suiting up for all 18 regular-season games as well as the Western Final and Grey Cup. He registered seven defensive tackles and added one forced fumble in '24, adding 14 tackles on special teams – the third-highest total on the club.
He now has 71 career special-teams tackles, ranking 10th in Blue Bombers history.
Gauthier has now dressed for 105 regular-season CFL games, all with the Blue Bombers, and is a two-time Grey Cup champion following victories in 2019 and 2021.
He played his college ball at Laval, registering 130 tackles over four seasons while twice being named a RSEQ All-Star while earning CIS Second-Team All-Canadian honours as a senior.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/14/blue-bombers-re-sign-linebackers-kyrie-wilson-and-shayne-gauthier/
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2025-01-14 WPG WILSON, Kyrie LB A Fresno State ADD Active Roster
2025-01-14 WPG GAUTHIER, Shayne LB N Laval ADD Active Roster
Blue Bombers re-sign defensive back Evan Holm
January 15, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year extension with veteran defensive back Evan Holm, who was scheduled to become a free agent next month.
Holm (5-11, 180; University of North Dakota; born: May 14, 1998, in Edina, MN.) returns in 2025 for his fourth season with the Blue Bombers and following a campaign in which he established a career-high in defensive tackles with a team-leading 85, while adding one fumble return, four tackles on special teams and nine pass knockdowns.
Holm started all 18 regular-season games plus the Western Final and Grey Cup last year. A West Division All-Star in 2023, he has appeared in 45 games for the Blue Bombers, 40 of them starts.
Holm dressed for 47 games, starting 25, during his days with the Fighting Hawks and earned All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honours during his redshirt senior season (2020-21) and was named as an honourable mention to the MVFC All-Academic Team. Holm was named UND's most-valuable defensive back in his junior season and as a freshman was named to the Big Sky All-Academic Team.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/15/blue-bombers-re-sign-defensive-back-evan-holm/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign DB Evan Holm to one-year extension
By John Hodge -January 15, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American defensive back Evan Holm to a one-year contract extension, tying him to the team through 2025. Per source, the extension includes a $40,000 signing bonus and is worth $135,000 in hard money.
https://3downnation.com/2025/01/15/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-db-evan-holm-to-one-year-extension/
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2025-01-15 WPG HOLM, Evan DB A North Dakota ADD Active Roster
Blue Bombers re-sign veteran defensive tackle Jake Thomas
January 16, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year extension with veteran defensive tackle Jake Thomas, who was scheduled to become a free agent next month.
Thomas (6-1, 280; Acadia University; born: December 6, 1990, in Douglas, NB.) returns in 2025 for his 13th season with the Blue Bombers. He is not only currently the longest-serving member of the team, but among the franchise leaders in games played at 205 – fifth all-time behind only Bob Cameron (394), Troy Westwood (293), Chris Walby (249), and Stan Mikawos (220).
Originally selected by the club in fourth round, 29th overall, in the 2012 CFL Draft, Thomas suited up for every game in 2024, including the Western Final and Grey Cup, and has now not missed any action for seven consecutive seasons.
He registered a career high 23 defensive tackles in 2024, adding two quarterback sacks, and a forced fumble. Thomas has 33 sacks in his career with the Blue Bombers, ranking him tied with Mikawos for 11th spot in franchise history.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/16/blue-bombers-re-sign-veteran-defensive-tackle-jake-thomas/
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2025-01-16 WPG THOMAS, Jake DL N Acadia ADD Active Roster
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2025-01-20 WPG MOSELY, Quandre DB A Kentucky ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive back Quandre Mosely
January 20, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive back Quandre Mosely on Monday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Quandre Mosely is six foot two and weighs 185 pounds. The 25-year-old from Brunswick, Georgia, signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. In 2022, he made five tackles (4 solos, 1 assist), and two pass breakups in two preseason games. The Cowboys released him on August 23, 2022.
Mosely also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the New England Patriots appearing in one regular season game for New England in 2022. The Carolina Panthers signed Mosely on August 19, 2024. In 2024, he played one preseason game recording no stats. The Panthers released him on August 27, 2024.
Collegiately, Mosely played two seasons at Eastern Arizona College (2017-18) making 88 tackles (62 solos, 26 assists), four tackles for loss, 11 interceptions for 302 yards, four touchdowns, six pass breakups, one fumble recovery, one kick return for 109 yards, one touchdown, and two punt returns for five yards in 22 games for the Monsters. He helped the Monsters win the Salt City Bowl and was named First Team All-WSFL and First Team All-ACCAC.
Then, he transferred to Kentucky (2019-21) making 69 tackles (48 solos, 21 assists), three tackles for loss, one sack, 13 pass breakups, three interceptions for 77 yards, and one touchdown in 36 games for the Wildcats.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/01/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-back-quandre-mosely/
Blue Bombers transactions – January 21
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive back Quandre Mosely.
Mosely (6-2, 185, Kentucky, born: May 8, 1999 in Brunswick, GA ) most recently was in training camp with the Carolina Panthers in 2024, while also spending time with Dallas, Seattle, Tampa Bay, and New England, seeing action in one regular season game with the Patriots. He spent his final two collegiate seasons at Kentucky, recording 69 tackles (48 solos, 21 assists), three tackles for loss, one sack, 13 pass breakups, three interceptions for 77 yards, and one touchdown in 36 games for the Wildcats.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/21/blue-bombers-transactiosn-january-21/
Quote from: gobombersgo on January 22, 2025, 12:26:10 AMBlue Bombers transactions – January 21
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive back Quandre Mosely.
Mosely (6-2, 185, Kentucky, born: May 8, 1999 in Brunswick, GA ) most recently was in training camp with the Carolina Panthers in 2024, while also spending time with Dallas, Seattle, Tampa Bay, and New England, seeing action in one regular season game with the Patriots. He spent his final two collegiate seasons at Kentucky, recording 69 tackles (48 solos, 21 assists), three tackles for loss, one sack, 13 pass breakups, three interceptions for 77 yards, and one touchdown in 36 games for the Wildcats.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/21/blue-bombers-transactiosn-january-21/
The kid has 4.3, 40 yard speed. That is fast.
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2025-01-22 WPG LOWE, Duron DB A Liberty ADD Active Roster
2025-01-22 WPG Daughtry, Bryson WR A Elon College ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign WR Bryson Daughtry and DB Duron Lowe
January 22, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed wide receiver Bryson Daughtry and defensive back Duron Lowe on Wednesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Bryson Daughtry is six foot one and weighs 197 pounds. The 24-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, signed with the B.C. Lions as a free agent on May 2, 2023. In 2023, he played one preseason game against the Calgary Stampeders targeted two times recording no stats. The Lions released him on June 4, 2023.
Collegiately, Daughtry played five seasons at Elon College (2018-22) making 132 catches for 1,944 yards, 13 touchdowns, three carries for 17 yards, two touchdowns, and six punt returns for 30 yards in 49 games. In 2022, Daughtry was named Third Team All-CAA by Phil Steele after making 43 catches for 796 yards, and six touchdowns in 12 games for the Phoenix.
Duron Lowe is five foot ten and weighs 190 pounds. The 27-year-old from Overland Park, Kansas, signed with the Arlington Renegades on February 7, 2024. In 2024, he made five tackles (2 solos, 3 assists), one interception, and one pass breakup in four games. The Renegades released him on May 1, 2024.
The Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 16, 2022. In 2022, Lowe made nine tackles (7 solos, 2 assists), and two pass breakups in three preseason games. The Rams released him on August 30, 2022. Next, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 1, 2023. He played in one preseason game for Tampa Bay before they released him on August 12, 2023.
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Lowe on August 15, 2023. In 2023, he made one tackle (1 solo), and one pass breakup in two preseason games.
Collegiately, Lowe played two seasons at Butler Community College (2016-17) making 26 tackles (21 solos, 5 assists), 2.5 tackles for loss, one interception, eight pass breakups, and 15 kick returns for 324 yards in 18 games for the Grizzlies.
Next, he transferred to UTEP (2019-20) making 44 tackles (36 solos, 8 assists), three tackles for loss, two interceptions for eight yards, nine pass breakups, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 20 punt returns for 573 yards, and two touchdowns in 19 games for the Miners. He was a two-time All-Conference USA Honorable Mention.
Then, he transferred to Liberty in 2021 making 31 tackles (21 solos, 10 assists), half a tackle for loss, two interceptions, eight pass breakups, and seven kick returns for 145 yards in 13 games for the Flames.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/01/22/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-wr-bryson-daughtry-and-db-duron-lowe/
Blue Bombers transactions – January 23
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American receiver Bryson Daughtry and American defensive back Duron Lowe.
Daughty (6-1, 197, Elon, born: October 3, 2000 in Charlotte, NC) was in training camp with the BC Lions in 2023. Collegiately, Daughtry played five seasons at Elon College from 2018-2022, making 132 catches for 1,944 yards and 13 touchdowns, while also recording three carries for 17 yards, two touchdowns, and six punt returns for 30 yards in 49 games.
Lowe (5-10, 190, Liberty, born: November 29, 1997 in Overland Park, KS) most recently spent time in the UFL with Arlington, recording five tackles, one interception and one pass breakup in four games. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams in 2022, playing in three preseason games that season. Lowe also spent time with Tampa and Kansas City in the NFL.
He finished his collegiate career at Liberty, recording 31 tackles (21 solos, 10 assists), half a tackle for loss, two interceptions, eight pass breakups, and seven kick returns for 145 yards in 13 games.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/23/blue-bombers-transactions-january-23/
1st & 10 - A roster check-in as free agency looms
January 24, 2025 Ed Tait
The Canadian Football League free agent market opens in less than three weeks and while the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football operations department has already done some serious grunt work in re-signing some of their own, the true heavy lifting is just ahead on the horizon.
Just as a reminder, the official opening of free agency goes Tuesday, February 11th at 11 a.m. and is preceded by the communication window which runs February 2-9 — a frenetic week which allows teams to step up conversations with pending free agents and make formal offers if they wish with the contracts then registered with the league — to give players and clubs a truer lay of the land before the market opens two days later.
Now, the Blue Bombers 2024 season not only came with an abrupt and disappointing conclusion, but it also did so with a list of 27 pending free agents heading into the winter. Since then, nine players have agreed to terms in offensive linemen Stanley Bryant and Pat Neufeld, defensive linemen Willie Jefferson and Jake Thomas, linebackers Tony Jones, Shayne Gauthier and Kyrie Wilson, defensive backs Evan Holm and Jamal Parker, Jr. and kicker Sergio Castillo.
As well, the club scooped up veteran receiver Dillon Mitchell following his release by the Edmonton Elks, while watching receiver Ontaria Wilson sign a deal with the New York Jets.
"It's a waiting game now but we're reaching crunch time on a lot of things," said Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters. "There's a bunch of irons in the fire and you've got to be ready to quickly pivot to something else and go from there."
Still, that leaves the Blue Bombers list of pending free agents at 18 and some pressing questions as the negotiating window and free agency approaches. Of those 18, 14 started at least one game last year and the list features All-CFL cornerback Tyrell Ford, West Division all-star guard Liam Dobson, a future hall of famer in linebacker Adam Bighill, two veteran receivers in Dalton Schoen and Kenny Lawler, long-time safety Brandon Alexander, popular No. 2 quarterback Chris Streveler and leading kick returner Lucky Whitehead. Just as a reminder — and undoubtedly a talking point in any discussions — Bighill, Schoen and Streveler are all coming off season-ending injuries suffered at various stages last season.
UPDATE: make that list of pending free agents now 17 after Bighill posted a thank-you and farewell to the Blue Bombers on Instagram Friday night:
And just to be clear as to how this unfolded from a club perspective, head coach Mike O'Shea told Bighill in early December he would not be receiving a new contract offer from the club. Bighill represents himself and GM Kyle Walters said they spoke not long after the player's meeting with O'Shea to confirm the news.
"These are always difficult discussions, especially for a player of Adam's stature," said Walters. "This is the business part of the game and after we spoke I thanked him and we talked about plans moving forward — would he be released, was he free to call other teams — and I wished him the best of luck in trying to land another contract."
With all this in mind, our latest edition of 1st & 10 looks at the current state of the Blue Bombers roster — those under contract, the pending free agents, the new faces and a burning question for each position group (*Indicates Canadian; (G) Global player):
QUARTERBACK
Signed: Zach Collaros, Terry Wilson, Jake Dolegala
CFL vets added: none yet
New: Darren Grainger
Pending free agents: Chris Streveler
Burning question(s): The three pivots who suited up for the Grey Cup are all back in Collaros, Wilson and Dolegala. Question is, with other teams in the West bulking up at the position — Edmonton committed to Tre Ford and then traded McLeod Bethel-Thompson to Montreal for Cody Fajardo, Saskatchewan inked former Calgary starter Jake Maier for depth behind Trevor Harris while Calgary traded for Vernon Adams, Jr. and signed NFL journeyman P.J. Walker — are the Blue Bombers comfortable rolling with the quartet under contract or looking to add another vet, prospect, or both, before camp? And is there a potential place for Streveler, who blew his knee out in the Banjo Bowl?
RUNNING BACK/FULLBACK
Signed: Brady Oliveira*, Michael Chris-Ike*
CFL vets added: none
New: none
Pending free agents: Johnny Augustine*, Bailey Feltmate*,
Burning question: The Blue Bombers signed Oliveira to a two-year contract just before free agency last season, giving the club stability at the position with the two-time CFL rushing champion and reigning Most Outstanding Player. Chris-Ike is more of a fullback and Augustine — who has provided Canadian depth behind both Oliveira and Andrew Harris since 2018 — is now 31. Does the club look to the draft to find homegrown depth here or grab an American?
RECEIVER
Signed: Nic Demski*, Drew Wolitarsky*, Kevens Clercius*, Keric Wheatfall, Myron Mitchell, Ontaria Wilson (signed with New York Jets)
CFL vets added: Dillon Mitchell
New: D'Marcus Adams, Bryson Daughtry, AK Gassama*, Jaylen Hall, Keilahn Harris,
Pending free agents: Dalton Schoen, Kenny Lawler, Lucky Whitehead
Burning question: The constraints of the salary cap would suggest the Blue Bombers might have to choose between one of Schoen or Lawler but, as GM Kyle Walters told media during CFL meetings earlier this month, the same thinking was prevalent last year with Schoen and Oliveira about to hit the market and both ended up staying. Schoen's productivity over his first two seasons – 141 catches for 2,663 yards and 26 TDs in just 34 games – was astonishing, but he suited up for just three games last year before his knee injury. Lawler is a dominant game-changer but also missed 14 games over the last two years due to suspension and last year's broken arm. While landing both would be a tasty option, is that kind of investment in one position group the right move given potential needs elsewhere on the roster?
OFFENSIVE LINE
Signed: Stanley Bryant, Pat Neufeld*, Chris Kolankowski*, Kendall Randolph, Gabe Wallace*, Tui Eli*, Micah Vanterpool
CFL vets added: none yet
New: Antonio Garcia, Chris Walker
Pending free agents: Liam Dobson*, Eric Lofton
Burning question: Canadian O-linemen are always in high demand on the open market, so Dobson's camp will be fielding a ton of calls if he gets to next week's negotiating window. There are Canadian options available if he should leave in Wallace and Eli — plus a potential draft pick or two — but would the team consider going with three imports up front given Kendall Randolph started games at guard and tackle last year?
DEFENSIVE LINE
Signed: Willie Jefferson, Jake Thomas*, Cam Lawson*, Tanner Schmekel*, Jamal Woods, Devin Adams, Collin Kornelson*, Lucky Ogbevoen (G), Kyle Samson*,
CFL vets added: none yet
New: Brandon Wright
Pending free agents: TyJuan Garbutt, Celestin Haba, Miles Fox
Burning question: The Blue Bombers finished first in some important defensive statistical categories last year, including points allowed (19.9), net offence against (328.6) and passing yards against (234.8 ). Yet, the team was sixth best against the run and last in sacks.
So, does the team bulk up along the defensive front with a proven CFL vet to take some extra attention off Jefferson and give defensive coordinator Jordan Younger even more options schematically?
LINEBACKERS
Signed: Tony Jones, Michael Ayers, Tanner Cadwallader*, Shayne Gauthier*, Max Charbonneau*, Kyrie Wilson, Fabian Weitz (G)
CFL vets added: none yet
New: Jason Person, Marvin Pierre
Pending free agents: Adam Bighill, Brian Cole II
Burning question: The commitment to Jones after the season was telling and it impacted Bighill — who is coming off the injury and and is now 36. Cutting ties with a player who casts such a big shadow, both in the locker room and on the field, is never easy. The Blue Bombers have some solid linebacking options in Jones, Wilson — when healthy — and the up-and-coming Ayers. But do they go shopping for more help on the market in this position group?
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Signed: Redha Kramdi*, Deatrick Nichols, Evan Holm, Terrell Bonds, Michael Griffin II, Nick Hallett*, Marquise Bridges, Jake Kelly*, Jamal Parker, Jr.,
CFL vets added: none yet
New: Russell Dandy, Quandre Mosley, Patrick Rogers, Jordan Toles, Duron Lowe,
Pending free agents: Brandon Alexander, Tyrell Ford*, Noah Hallett*, Nick Taylor
Burning question: This is one of the most intriguing storylines to track in the next few weeks: if Ford doesn't land an NFL opportunity, can the Blue Bombers be a player in bidding war that will surely unfold for his services?
SPECIALISTS
Signed: PK Sergio Castillo, P Jamieson Sheahan (G), LS Ian Leroux*
Pending free agents: LS Mike Benson, returner Lucky Whitehead
Burning question: How much does last year's experience with Janarion Grant — letting him leave in free agency for Toronto and again be deadly in the return game — impact what the team might do this winter? Grant combined for 105 touches in the return game last year — 67 kickoffs, 41 punts — while Whitehead, added in early July, combined for 69 touches as the club searched for answers in that department.
Let's also remember this as crunch time approaches: a year ago the Blue Bombers got a ton done when the calendar flipped to February, locking up Schoen and Oliveira along with then pending free agents Alexander, Kolankowski, Thomas and Gauthier while adding Streveler.
So, buckle up, Bomber Nation, for the ride is just about to get interesting.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/24/1st-10-a-roster-check-in-as-free-agency-looms/
Blue Bombers release receiver Drew Wolitarsky
January 27, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has released veteran receiver Drew Wolitarsky.
"These decisions are always difficult and it's especially true with a player who has been with us for so long," said Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters. "Drew has been a solid contributor for the team, was popular in the locker room and was instrumental in two Grey Cup championships, and for that the franchise is forever grateful."
Wolitarsky was selected by the Blue Bombers in the 2017 CFL Supplemental Draft and appeared in 89 regular-season games over his seven seasons with the team, pulling in 227 receptions for 2,954 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Injuries limited him to 10 games in 2024 in which he had 33 catches for 403 yards and one touchdown. His best season came in 2023, when he had 47 receptions for 668 yards and six touchdowns.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/27/blue-bombers-release-receiver-drew-wolitarsky/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran receiver Drew Wolitarsky
By John Hodge -January 27, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released Canadian-American receiver Drew Wolitarsky.
The 29-year-old made 33 catches for 403 yards and one touchdown this past season, missing eight games due to injury. He started five games at field-side wide receiver and five games at boundary wide receiver.
"These decisions are always difficult and it's especially true with a player who has been with us for so long," said general manager Kyle Walters in a statement. "Drew has been a solid contributor for the team, was popular in the locker room and was instrumental in two Grey Cup championships, and for that the franchise is forever grateful."
Per sources, Wolitarsky was due a $12,000 offseason roster bonus on Feb. 1 as part of a deal that would have paid him around $110,000 in 2025.
The six-foot-one, 225-pound native of Santa Clarita, Calif. was selected in the 2017 CFL Supplemental Draft out of the University of Minnesota after qualifying for Canadian citizenship. Winnipeg forfeited a third-round pick in the 2018 CFL Draft to secure his rights.
"I found out this morning that I am being released from Winnipeg," said Wolitarsky on his Instagram page. "I'm still just trying to wrap my mind around that, to be honest with you. I'm having a hard time believing that. It's been so long in that place. To get that call was definitely heartbreaking for me."
In total, Wolitarsky made 227 receptions for 2,954 yards and 18 touchdowns over 96 career games, winning two Grey Cups.
https://3downnation.com/2025/01/27/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-veteran-receiver-drew-wolitarsky/
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2025-01-27 WPG GRAINGER, Darren QB A Georgia State TRF TO RETIRED Retired
2025-01-27 WPG WOLITARSKY, Drew WR N Minnesota DEL Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers lose young QB Darren Grainger to retirement
By John Hodge -January 27, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have lost developmental quarterback Darren Grainger to retirement, the team confirmed to 3DownNation on Monday.
The six-foot-four, 225-pound passer had a brief stint with Winnipeg during training camp in 2024 and later joined the practice roster after Chris Streveler suffered a season-ending knee injury in September. The team released Grainger in October but signed him to a futures deal, which kicked in after the Blue Bombers lost the Grey Cup to Toronto.
The 24-year-old native of Conway, S.C. finished his collegiate career at Georgia State University, throwing for 6,779 yards, 57 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions and rushing for 2,130 yards and 19 scores over 38 games. He was twice named honourable mention All-Sun Belt with the Panthers.
Grainger started his collegiate career at Furman University, an FCS program located in Greenville, S.C. He threw for 1,403 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions with the Paladins and ran for 349 yards and five scores. In 2019, he was named to the Southern Conference's All-Freshman team.
The Blue Bombers now have only three quarterbacks under contract for 2025: veteran starter Zach Collaros, journeyman Jake Dolegala, and Terry Wilson, who threw one pass attempt as a rookie in 2024. Streveler remains a pending free agent.
https://3downnation.com/2025/01/27/winnipeg-blue-bombers-lose-young-qb-darren-grainger-to-retirement/
Blue Bombers agree to terms with linebacker Jonathan Jones
January 30, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the Club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran American linebacker Jonathan Jones.
Jones (5-11, 230; Toledo; born: November 11 18, 1997, in Ocoee, FL) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last three years with the Toronto Argonauts (he was released on January 16th, 2025).
Jones appeared in 12 games last season with the Argos, six of them starts, and registered 29 tackles, eight more on special teams and one forced fumble. He missed the last five regular season games and playoffs with a hamstring injury.
Jones started games at both middle and weak-side linebacker over his three seasons with Toronto and appeared in 36 games with 88 defensive tackles, as well as 26 on special teams, eight sacks, three interceptions and one forced fumble.
Jones split his college days between Notre Dame and Toledo and as a member of the Rockets was named second-team All-MAC in 2021.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/30/blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-linebacker-jonathan-jones/
Blue Bombers agree to terms with defensive end James Vaughters
January 31, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the Club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran American defensive end James Vaughters.
Vaughters (6-1, 256; Stanford; born: June 27, 1993, in Chicago, IL) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last two years with the Calgary Stampeders. He was released by Calgary on January 27, 2025.
Vaughters appeared in all 18 games with the Stamps in 2024, registering 32 tackles and five sacks – tied for second on the team – while adding two forced fumbles. He had five sacks in six games in 2023 before suffering a season-ending arm injury.
Vaughters originally joined the Stampeders in 2017 and in his two stints with the team – 2017-18; 2023-24 – he appeared in 57 games, accumulating 97 tackles, 21 sacks and three forced fumbles.
After his first run with Calgary, Vaughters signed in the National Football League with the Chicago Bears. He appeared in 17 games over two seasons with the Bears through 2020 and then suited up for 10 more with the Atlanta Falcons in 2021.
Vaughters played four seasons at Stanford (2011-14) as a linebacker, appearing in 54 games, 18 of them starts.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/31/blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-defensive-end-james-vaughters/
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2025-01-31 WPG LAWSON, Dexter DB A Appalachian State ADD Active Roster
2025-01-31 WPG JONES, Jonathan LB A Toledo ADD Active Roster
2025-01-31 WPG VAUGHTERS, James DL A Stanford ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive back Dexter Lawson Jr.
January 31, 2025 - Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive back Dexter Lawson Jr. on Friday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Dexter Lawson Jr. is five foot ten and weighs 190 pounds. The 25-year-old from Bloomfield, Connecticut, signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on May 3, 2023. He played nine games that season making 29 tackles, one tackle on special teams, and one interception. In 2024, Lawson Jr. made 16 tackles and one tackle on special teams in four games. The Ticats released him on July 24, 2024.
Collegiately, Lawson Jr. played four seasons at Central Connecticut State (2018-21) making 74 tackles (45 solos, 29 assists), six tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, eight interceptions for 85 yards, 13 pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 29 games for the Blue Devils.
Lawson Jr. was named a Hero Sports First-Team Sophomore All-America honoree in 2019 after making 31 tackles (18 solos, 13 assists), 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, six interceptions for 75 yards, five pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 13 games.
Then, Lawson Jr. transferred to Appalachian State in 2022 making 26 tackles (6 solos, 20 assists), one tackle for loss, three interceptions for one yard, eight pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 12 games, of which ten were starts for the Mountaineers.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/01/31/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-back-dexter-lawson-jr/
Blue Bombers re-sign two-time All-CFL receiver Dalton Schoen
February 1, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with receiver Dalton Schoen. He was scheduled to become a free agent on February 11.
Schoen (6-1, 210; Kansas State; born: October 13, 1996, in Overland Park, KS) returns to the Blue Bombers for a fourth season in 2025. He was limited to just three games in 2024 after suffering a season-ending knee injury in a loss to the B.C. Lions. Over those two-plus contests, Schoen pulled in 14 passes for 159 yards.
His two seasons prior to 2024 were among the most prolific in Blue Bombers and Canadian Football League history. In 34 games over 2022-23, Schoen racked up 141 receptions for 2,663 yards and 26 touchdowns while being named a West Division and CFL All-Star in each season.
In 2023, Schoen had 71 receptions for 1,222 yards and 10 touchdowns, finishing third in the league in yardage, first in receiving touchdowns and third in second-down conversion catches with 30.
His rookie year of 2022 was sensational, as he led the league with 1,441 receiving yards on 70 receptions while tying for the league lead in touchdowns with 16. Those numbers helped him earn him the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie honours.
Schoen's 1,441 yards in 2022 was the seventh-highest total in club history (Milt Stegall holds the club record of 1,896, set in 2002) and set a team record for touchdowns by a first-year Blue Bomber.
Over 37 CFL games, all with the Blue Bombers, Schoen has 244 receptions for 2,822 yards and 26 touchdowns.
Schoen came to the Blue Bombers after first signing in the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020 and following looks from Kansas City and Washington.
Schoen was a walk-on at Kansas State, climbing up the depth chart to eventually start as a sophomore and become a key target over his final three years. He finished his college career ranked seventh in school history in yards per reception (17.05) and 15th in career receiving yards (1,569). He finished with 92 receptions for 1,569 yards and nine touchdowns over 34 games from 2017-2019.
He was a 2019 Honorable Mention All-Big 12 and a member of the First Team Academic All-Big 12 from 2017-19.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/01/blue-bombers-re-sign-two-time-all-cfl-receiver-dalton-schoen/
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Blue Bombers re-sign offensive lineman Eric Lofton
Feb 3 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American offensive tackle Eric Lofton to a one-year contract extension.
Lofton (6-4, 293, Temple; born: March 6, 1993, in Lumberton, NJ) returns to Winnipeg for a second consecutive season and third overall after also spending 2022 with the club.
Lofton started all 18 games plus the Western Final and Grey Cup at right tackle last season for the Blue Bombers and was part of a unit that helped running back Brady Oliveira capture his second straight rushing title while quarterback Zach Collaros set a career high in passing yards.
In 2023, Lofton started 14 games at tackle for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and he has also spent two seasons (2019-20) with the Edmonton Elks, suiting up for two games. He started his CFL career with the Ottawa Redblacks, dressing in four games during the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
The New Jersey native played five collegiate seasons (2011-2015) at Temple University. He appeared in 37 games, making starts at right tackle, right guard and left guard.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/03/blue-bombers-re-sign-offensive-lineman-eric-lofton/
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2025-02-03 WPG LOFTON, Eric OL A Temple ADD Active Roster
2025-02-03 WPG SCHOEN, Dalton WR A Kansas State ADD Active Roster
2025-02-03 WPG Allen, Cam DB A Purdue ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive back Cam Allen
February 3, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive back Cam Allen on Monday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Cam Allen is six foot one and weighs 195 pounds. The 25-year-old from Bluefield, Virginia, signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. The Broncos released him on May 15, 2024.
Collegiately, Allen played five seasons at Purdue (2019-23) making 203 tackles (157 solos, 46 assists), eight tackles for loss, 13 interceptions for 171 yards, one touchdown, 31 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, and one blocked kick in 56 games, of which 31 were starts for the Boilermakers.
In 2023, he made 30 tackles (25 solos, 5 assists), one tackle for loss, three interceptions for five y yards, and nine pass breakups in 12 games. He was named a three-time Big Ten Honorable Mention, Third Team All-Big Ten by Phil Steele, and Fourth Team All-Big Ten by Phil Steele.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/02/03/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-back-cam-allen/
Canadian FB/LB Bailey Feltmate retires from CFL to pursue coaching, nursing
By John Hodge -February 4, 2025
Pending CFL free agent Bailey Feltmate has retired from professional football to accept a coaching position at Dalhousie University.
The six-foot-two, 240-pound native of Moncton, N.B., spent this past season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, recording one catch for five yards and eight special teams tackles over eight regular-season games, helping the team reach a fifth straight Grey Cup.
The 27-year-old was originally a second-round pick in the 2020 CFL Draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He spent three seasons with the team, making four defensive tackles and 35 special teams tackles over 43 regular-season games.
Feltmate will serve as the special teams coordinator with the Dalhousie Tigers this fall while also studying nursing at the school. The team competes in the Atlantic Football League (AFL) alongside the Holland College Hurricanes, University of New Brunswick Red Bombers, and Saint John Falcons. Dalhousie won last year's Moosehead Cup after going a perfect 6-0 in the regular season.
"I am thankful for every opportunity that Winnipeg and Hamilton have given me over the past four years! I have gained so much appreciation for this sport and the opportunities it presents itself with," wrote Feltmate in an exclusive statement to 3DownNation.
"Football will always be a part of my life and I will forever be grateful for the impact it has made on me not only as a football player but as a man. It has shaped me into the person I am today and I will take these lessons into the next chapter of life as a nurse and coach."
Feltmate played collegiately at Acadia University where he won two Loney Bowls and was twice named a second-team All-Canadian at linebacker.
https://3downnation.com/2025/02/04/canadian-fb-lb-bailey-feltmate-retires-from-cfl-to-pursue-coaching-nursing/
Each CFL team's additions and subtractions in free agency
By John Hodge -February 4, 2025
The CFL's free agency negotiation window has been open for just over 48 hours, and more than 30 players have switched teams after agreeing to terms on new contracts.
These deals can't be officially ratified until free agency officially gets underway on Tuesday, Feb. 11, but we've taken the liberty of listing each team's signings, agreements, trades, releases, and expected losses thus far this offseason.
Please note that re-signings are not reflected below, nor are players who remain pending free agents. "N" denotes National players (ie. Canadians), "A" denotes American players, and "G" denotes Global players.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Acquired: LB Jonathan Jones (A), REC Dillon Mitchell (A), DL James Vaughters (A)
Agreed to terms: REC Gavin Cobb (N), DB Josh Hagerty (N), REC Reggie White Jr. (A)
Released or agreed to terms elsewhere: OL Liam Dobson (N), DB Tyrell Ford (N), DL TyJuan Garbutt (A), Celestin Haba (A), REC Kenny Lawler (A), REC Drew Wolitarsky (N)
The Blue Bombers got a headstart on free agency by scooping up three players who had been released elsewhere — Jones, Mitchell, and Vaughters, all of whom could be starters come Week 1. Cobb and Hagerty are nice Canadian depth pieces, though it's hard to overlook how much talent has left Bomberland. Lawler is arguably the league's best receiver, while Ford and Dobson are high-level Canadian starters.
https://3downnation.com/2025/02/04/each-cfl-teams-additions-and-subtractions-in-free-agency-thus-far/
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2025-02-04 WPG Vaval, Trey DB A Minnesota State Mankato ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive back Trey Vaval
February 4, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive back Trey Vaval on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Trey Vaval is six foot and weighs 170 pounds. The 24-year-old from Blue Springs, Missouri, signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, he made five tackles (5 solos) in three preseason games. The Falcons released him on August 25, 2024.
Collegiately, Vaval played two seasons at Missouri Western State University (2019, 2021) making 45 tackles (36 solos, 9 assists), three tackles for loss, one interception for 20 yards, four pass breakups, 52 kick returns for 1,326 yards, two touchdowns, and 35 punt returns for 582 yards in 22 games for the Griffons.
He was named First Team All-MIAA, AFCA All-American, the Don Hansen All-Super Region Three Co-Freshman of the Year, and the Agent Barry Live United Bowl MVP.
Then, he transferred to Minnesota State University (2022-23) making 69 tackles (52 solos, 17 assists), 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions for 27 yards, 14 pass breakups, five blocked kicks, 27 kick returns for 617 yards, one touchdown, 45 punt returns for 704 yards, and one touchdown in 25 games for the Mavericks.
In the 2023 NCAA Championship Game against Augustana, Vaval made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist), half tackle for loss, one pass breakup, one blocked kick, five kick returns for 127 yards, one touchdown, and one punt return for 22 yards. He was named a two-time First Team All-NSIC and an All-American Honorable Mention by Don Hanson.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/02/04/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-back-trey-vaval/
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2025-02-06 WPG Brini, Latavious LB A Arkansas ADD Active Roster
2025-02-06 WPG Avery, Isaiah DB A Portland State ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign LB Latavious Brini and DB Isaiah Avery
February 6, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed linebacker Latavious Brini and defensive back Isaiah Avery on Thursday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Latavious Brini is six foot two and weighs 215 pounds. The 26-year-old from Miami Gardens, Florida, signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2023. In 2023, Brini made four tackles (3 solo, 1 assist) in three preseason games for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Toronto Argonauts signed Brini as a free agent on January 8, 2024, and released him on May 16, 2024. Then, Brini signed with the Montreal Alouettes on May 22, 2024. He played in two preseason games making four tackles and earning himself a spot on the practice squad. The Alouettes released him on June 17, 2024.
Collegiately, Brini played four seasons at Georgia (2018-21) making 50 tackles (33 solos, 17 assists), six tackles for loss, one interception, and ten pass breakups in 30 games for the Bulldogs. He helped the Bulldogs win the Peach Bowl in 2020.
Then, Brini transferred to Arkansas in 2022 making 55 tackles (32 solos, 23 assists), four tackles for loss, one forced fumble, two pass breakups, and one interception in 13 games for the Razorbacks.
Isaiah Avery is six foot and weighs 180 pounds. A native of Antioch, California, attended the San Francisco 49ers rookie minicamp in 2024.
Collegiately, Avery played one season at the City College of San Francisco in 2018 making 32 tackles (27 solos, 5 assists), one tackle for loss, one interception for 83 yards, one touchdown, and six pass breakups in 10 games for the Rams helping them appear in the Golden State Bowl.
Next, he transferred to Liberty (2019-21) making 10 tackles (9 solos, 1 assist), and one pass breakup in 16 games for the Flames. Then, he transferred to Portland State (2022-23) making 50 tackles (34 solos, 16 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions for 21 yards, 12 pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 22 games for the Vikings.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/02/06/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-lb-latavious-brini-and-db-isaiah-avery/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers agree to terms with quarterback Chris Streveler
February 8, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with quarterback Chris Streveler.
Streveler (6-1, 216; South Dakota/Minnesota; born: January 6, 1995, in Naperville, IL.) returns for a fourth season with the club (2018-19; 2024-) after suiting up for 13 games last year before suffering a knee injury in the Banjo Bowl.
He made one start for an injured Zach Collaros in 2024, helping lead the club to a 25-16 victory over the RedBlacks and finished the year with 343 yards passing after completing 31 of 52 attempts, for one touchdown and one interception.
Streveler also rushed 87 times for 272 yards and 10 touchdowns, a total which led the Blue Bombers and tied for the league lead with Tommy Stephens.
Streveler first signed with the Blue Bombers on May 4th, 2018, and was the club's starter to open the season just a few weeks later following the sudden retirement of Darian Durant and an injury to Matt Nichols near the end of training camp.
That made him the first straight-from-college quarterback to start Week 1 for a CFL team since Anthony Calvillo with the Las Vegas Posse in 1994 and the first for the Blue Bombers since John Schneider in 1968. He threw for 11 touchdowns in his first season in Winnipeg while rushing for 10 more, making him the first Winnipeg QB since Matt Dunigan to hit double-digit touchdown totals through the air and along the ground.
During the 2019 championship run, he again stepped in for an injured Nichols and guided the club to a 3-5 record. His 726 yards rushing that year established a club record by a quarterback, eclipsing Ken Ploen's mark of 541, set in 1960.
Streveler started 12 games in 2018 and 2019 with the Blue Bombers, going 4-8 in those games. He threw for 2,698 yards with 19 touchdowns and 19 interceptions during his days with the club and rushed for 1,167 yards and 22 touchdowns.
He then spent the next four years in the National Football League suiting up for nine regular season games and starting one during his days with the Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets. Streveler also spent brief stints with the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins.
Streveler began his college career at the University of Minnesota, playing both quarterback and receiver before transferring to the University of South Dakota. In his two seasons with the Coyotes, he threw for 6,081 yards and 54 touchdowns. In 2017, Streveler was named MVFC (Missouri Valley Football Conference) Offensive Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award as the most outstanding offensive player in the NCAA Division 1 Football Championship Subdivision.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/08/winnipeg-blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-quarterback-chris-streveler-2/
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2025-02-10 WPG STREVELER, Chris QB A South Dakota ADD Active Roster
Blue Bombers re-sign long snapper Mike Benson
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed veteran Canadian long-snapper Mike Benson to a one-year contract.
Benson (5-9, 245; Acadia; born: May 13, 1987, in Winnipeg, Mb) returns to the Blue Bombers for a fifth season after initially signing with the club in 2021.
Including his days with Edmonton (2012), B.C. (2014-18), Ottawa (2019) and Winnipeg (2021-) Benson has now suited up for 157 regular-season games. He was part of the 2021 Blue Bombers Grey Cup championship team.
Benson again played a critical role in the Blue Bombers kicking battery in 2024 as both punter Jamieson Sheahan and placekicker Sergio Castillo enjoyed solid seasons.
A product of St. Paul's High School, the Winnipeg product played for the Winnipeg Rifles before attending Acadia University.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/11/blue-bombers-re-sign-long-snapper-mike-benson-2/
Blue Bombers sign receiver Gavin Cobb
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Canadian receiver Gavin Cobb.
Cobb (5-9, 170; University of Manitoba; born: January 28, 1998, in Victoria, B.C.) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last two years with the Edmonton Elks and returns to Winnipeg where he played his college ball with the Bisons.
A fourth-round selection, 30th overall, by the Elks in the 2022 CFL Draft, Cobb appeared in 11 games with Edmonton last year, finishing with seven receptions for 94 yards and one touchdown. Over 29 games in his two seasons in Edmonton he had 18 catches for 308 yards and two touchdowns, also returning 20 punts for 211 yards and 20 kickoffs for 428 yards.
In his final season at Manitoba in 2021, Cobb pulled in 27 passes for 340 yards and five touchdowns while being named a Canada West All-Star as a kick returner after returning 27 punts for 250 yards, including a 91-yard touchdown against Alberta.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/11/blue-bombers-sign-receiver-gavin-cobb/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign receiver Jerreth Sterns
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with American receiver Jerreth Sterns.
Sterns (5-9, 175; Western Kentucky/Houston Baptist; Born: July 1, 1999, in Waxahachie, TX) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Sterns finished 2024 with 39 catches for 492 yards and two touchdowns and in 23 games over two years with the Roughriders had 83 receptions for 941 yards and three touchdowns.
He first came to the CFL in 2023 after stints in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams.
Sterns posted one of the best seasons in the history of college football in his final year at Western Kentucky, finishing with a remarkable 150 receptions for 1,902 yards and 17 touchdowns while earning a second-team All-American selection.
Prior to his days with the Hilltoppers, Sterns played at Houston Baptists (now known as Houston Christian University) and caught 220 passes for 1,971 yards and 18 scores over three seasons.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/11/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-receiver-jerreth-sterns/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign receiver Reggie White Jr.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran American receiver Reggie White Jr.
White Jr. (6-1, 208; Monmouth; born: October 3, 1996, in Randallstown, MD) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last four years and three seasons (2021-22, 2024) with the Montreal Alouettes.
White Jr. played in 12 games for the Als last year, pulling in 24 passes for 355 yards and four touchdowns. Through 32 games with Montreal, he has 142 receptions for 1,254 yards and eight TDs. His best season came in 2022 when he had 53 catches for 722 yards and a pair of scores in 15 games before suffering a knee injury that saw him miss the rest of that year and the 2023 campaign.
White Jr. signed with the Alouettes in 2021 after first turning pro with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2019, spending the season on the practice roster.
During his days at Monmouth (2015-18) White Jr. set the school record for receptions (249) and in his final college season finished with 71 receptions for 1,133 yards (another school record) and 11 touchdowns while being named a First Team All-Big South and All-ECAC First Team all-star.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/11/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-receiver-reggie-white-jr/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Josh Hagerty
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Canadian defensive back Josh Hagerty.
Hagerty (6-3, 200; Saskatchewan; Born: July 27, 1998, in Regina, SK) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the 2024 season with the Edmonton Elks. He spent 2021-23 with the Toronto Argonauts and was part of their 2022 Grey Cup championship team.
He has appeared in 32 career CFL games with Edmonton and Toronto, registering 23 defensive tackles, 26 more on special teams with one career forced fumble.
Hagerty was a sixth-round selection, 47th overall, by the Argonauts in the 2021 CFL Draft.
During his college days with the Huskies (2016-20) he played in 26 regular season and playoff games and was a member of the 2018 Hardy Cup champions in 2018.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/11/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-josh-hagerty/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign running back/returner Peyton Logan to two-year deal
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with running back/kick returner Peyton Logan.
Logan (5-8, 195; Tennessee-Martin; Born: November 28, 1998, in Memphis, TN) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last three seasons with the Calgary Stampeders.
He appeared in 14 games for the Stampeders last year, rushing 61 times for 355 yards and one touchdown – his rushing totals second on the team – adding 23 receptions for 121 yards.
Logan also led the Stampeders in both punt returns (40 for 539 yards and one touchdown) and kickoff returns (28 for 635 yards). His 539 punt return yards and 13.5-yards per punt return both ranked third in the Canadian Football League last season.
Logan appeared 36 games over three seasons in Calgary with 889 rushing yards and five touchdowns 42 receptions for 330 yards and one touchdown on both punt and kickoff returns. He was named the Stampeders Most Outstanding Rookie in 2022.
During his college days at Tennessee-Martin (2017-21) Logan played in 52 games, with 29 starts. He earned first-team all-Ohio Valley Conference honours in 2021 and second-team recognition in 2019.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/11/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-running-back-returner-peyton-logan-to-two-year-deal/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive lineman Brock Gowanlock
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Canadian defensive lineman Brock Gowanlock.
Gowanlock (6-3, 235; Manitoba; born: July 11, 1996, in Duncan, B.C.) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last three seasons with the Montreal Alouettes and returns to Winnipeg where he played his college ball with the Bisons.
Gowanlock was on the injured list for 15 games in 2024, limiting him to three games in which he registered two special teams tackles.
Selected by the Alouettes in the eighth round, 66th overall, in the 2020 CFL Draft, he has played in 19 regular-season games over three years and was on the field for Montreal's win over the Blue Bombers in the 110th Grey Cup in 2023.
Gowanlock played five years at Manitoba (2016-19) registering 177 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, four pass break ups, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one touchdown in 38 games for the Bisons.
He was a Canada West All-Star and U-Sports Second Team All-Star in 2021.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/11/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-lineman-brock-gowanlock/
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2025-02-11 WPG AUGUSTINE, Johnny RB N Guelph DEL No Entry
2025-02-11 WPG FORD, Tyrell DB N Waterloo DEL No Entry
2025-02-11 WPG GARBUTT, TyJuan DL A Virginia Tech DEL No Entry
2025-02-11 WPG BENSON, Mike LS N Acadia ADD Active Roster
2025-02-11 WPG TAYLOR, Nicholas DB A Florida International DEL No Entry
2025-02-11 WPG HAGERTY, Joshua DB N Saskatchewan ADD Active Roster
2025-02-11 WPG WHITEHEAD, Lucky WR A Florida Atlantic DEL No Entry
2025-02-11 WPG LAWLER, Kenny WR A California DEL No Entry
2025-02-11 WPG HABA, Celestin DL A Texas A&M Commerce DEL No Entry
2025-02-11 WPG STERNS, Jerreth WR A Western Kentucky ADD Active Roster
2025-02-11 WPG HALLETT, Noah DB N McMaster DEL No Entry
2025-02-11 WPG LOGAN, Peyton RB A Tennessee Martin ADD Active Roster
2025-02-11 WPG GOWANLOCK, Brock DL N Manitoba ADD Active Roster
2025-02-11 WPG WHITE JR., Reggie WR A Monmouth ADD Active Roster
2025-02-11 WPG FOX, Miles DL A Wake Forest DEL No Entry
2025-02-11 WPG COBB, Gavin WR N Manitoba ADD Active Roster
2025-02-11 WPG BIGHILL, Adam LB A Central Washington DEL No Entry
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2025-02-11 WPG LOWES, Robbie LB N Regina DEL Retired
2025-02-11 WPG DOBSON, Liam OL N Maine DEL No Entry
2025-02-11 WPG ALEXANDER, Brandon DB A Central Florida DEL No Entry
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CFL Free agency: Blue Bombers Day 1 Wrap
Feb 11 - Ed Tait
The doors to the Canadian Football League's annual free agent market swung open Tuesday with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers playing active shoppers while also seeing some of their roster looted by higher bidders.
The Blue Bombers addressed some needs, including adding six players in kick returner/running back Peyton Logan and stockpiling receivers Jerreth Sterns and Reggie White Jr., while bolstering their Canadian depth in defensive end Brock Gowanlock, receiver Gavin Cobb — both University of Manitoba products — along with defensive back Josh Hagerty.
At the same time, while not officially reported yet by their rivals, the club is expecting to have receiver Kenny Lawler and defensive end TyJuan Garbutt sign with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and cornerback Tyrell Ford with the Edmonton Elks. Confirmed reports already have seen the departures of guard Liam Dobson, linebacker Brian Cole and defensive tackle Miles Fox to the Tabbies and defensive end Celestin Haba to the Toronto Argonauts.
Long-snapper Mike Benson re-signed with the Blue Bombers on Tuesday while Brandon Alexander, Johnny Augustine, Noah Hallett, Nick Taylor and Lucky Whitehead have all hit the open market, as has Bailey Feltmate, who has reportedly retired.
The club also made official the release of future hall of fame linebacker Adam Bighill with this video salute:
Already this offseason the Blue Bombers had announced the signings of veteran defensive end James Vaughters (Calgary), linebacker Jonathan Jones (Toronto) and receiver Dillon Mitchell (Edmonton) while locking up offensive linemen Stanley Bryant, Pat Neufeld and Eric Lofton, linebackers Tony Jones, Kyrie Wilson and Shayne Gauthier Dalton Schoen, defensive linemen Willie Jefferson and Jake Thomas, defensive backs Evan Holm and Jamal Parker, Jr. and quarterback Chris Streveler.
The signing of Logan could be an under-the-radar addition as he gives the Blue Bombers a boost to their kick return game and backfield depth with Brady Oliveira. Just 26, Logan signed a two-year deal and last year in 14 games with the Calgary Stampeders rushed for 355 yards, added 121 receiving, led the red and white in both punt and kickoff returns with his 539 punt return yards and 13.5-yards per punt return both ranking third in the league.
"It's pretty cool. I'm really excited," said Logan in a conversation with bluebombers.com from Calgary Tuesday afternoon. "The people that reached out to me from Winnipeg really made me feel wanted. They said they wanted me; they kept in contact with me and that was important.
"I had some players reach out to me the past few days. I just wanted to know how the team works, how their system works. Watching from afar you see they've consistently been to championship games and overcome adversity. They always seem very disciplined, too. All that stuff really stands out."
Logan said he heard from Blue Bombers special teams coordinator Mike Miller and punter Jamieson Sheahan and received a text from Oliveira and said he wants to report to Winnipeg for rookie camp to hit the ground running when main camp opens in May.
"I don't mind going to new environments or adapting to new situations. I'm very adaptable. I'm not afraid of change," he said. "I'm a structure guy. I always say I carry myself like a soldier — you give me the gameplan, tell me what I have to do, tell me what I have to study and that's what I'll do.
"I try to be as versatile as I can... anything you need me to do, if you need returns, I can go be a returner. If you need me to be a running back for a few plays I can do that. If you need me to run down the field and make a tackle, I can do that. I'm fine with any of that."
Sterns and White Jr. will be part of a revamped Blue Bombers receiving corps with Lawler, Drew Wolitarsky (Hamilton) and Ontaria Wilson (New York Jets) all now in different uniforms and will join returning veterans Dalton Schoen, Nic Demski, Kevens Clercius and Keric Wheatfall.
Sterns finished 2024 with 39 catches for 492 yards and two touchdowns and in 23 games over two years with the Roughriders had 83 receptions for 941 yards and three touchdowns. White Jr., meanwhile, started to flash last year some of his form from 2022 — when he had 53 catches for 722 yards in 15 games before suffering a knee injury that cost him the entire 2023 season. In a dozen games a year ago for the Als he had 24 receptions for 355 yards and four TDs.
Cobb, Gowanlock and Hagerty give the Blue Bombers some younger Canadian depth on both sides of the ball and on special teams, with Cobb also a former Canada West All-Star as a returner during his days with the University of Manitoba Bisons.
Gowanlock was limited to just three games with Montreal last year due to injury but gives the Blue Bombers more homegrown D-line talent while Hagerty has 32 CFL games to his name with Toronto and Edmonton and is an excellent contributor on special teams.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/11/cfl-free-agency-blue-bombers-day-1-wrap/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign quarterback Shea Patterson
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with quarterback Shea Patterson.
Patterson (6-0, 212; Michigan; born: January 17, 1997, in Toledo, OH) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last three seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2023-24) and Montreal Alouettes (2021).
He dressed for all 18 regular-season games and the Western Semi-Final and Western Final last year for the Roughriders, completing 131 of 217 passes (60.4 percent) for 1,655 yards and six touchdowns against five interceptions. He also rushed 38 times for 134 yards and a team-leading seven more scores.
The Roughriders were 2-4 in his six starts last season in relief of Trevor Harris, including a 19-9 win over the Blue Bombers in Regina last July in a game in which he threw for 261 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 35 yards.
Patterson first turned pro with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020 as an undrafted free agent and after a stint in The Spring League, spent time with the B.C. Lions on the practice roster in 2021 before signing with the Montreal Alouettes later that season.
Patterson was the first overall pick in the 2022 USFL Draft by the Michigan Panthers in 2022 and was later signed by the New Orleans Breakers. He then signed with Saskatchewan in February of 2023.
He split his college days between Ole Miss (2016-17) and Michigan (2018-19) and earned All-Big Team Third Team honours in both his seasons with the Wolverines and moved past Tom Brady into seventh place on the school's all-time passing-yardage list.
Patterson was also selected by the Texas Rangers in the 39thround of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/12/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-quarterback-shea-patterson/
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2025-02-12 WPG PATTERSON, Shea QB A Michigan ADD Active Roster
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2025-02-13 WPG MAKONZO, Enock LB N Coastal Carolina ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign linebacker Enock Makonzo
February 13, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed linebacker Enock Makonzo on Thursday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Enock Makonzo is five foot eleven and weighs 195 pounds. The 27-year-old from Lachine, Quebec, signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on May 6, 2024. He did not play in 2024 due to injury. Makonzo became a free agent on February 11, 2025.
The Edmonton Elks drafted Makonzo in the first round (4th pick) in the 2022 CFL Draft. In 2022, Makonzo made 56 tackles, one tackle on special teams, two sacks, and one forced fumble in 16 games. In 2023, he made 11 tackles and one forced fumble in five games. The Elks released him on May 1, 2024.
Collegiately, Makonzo played two seasons at New Mexico Military Institute (2017-18) making 105 tackles (58 solos, 47 assists), 14.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble, one interception, and one pass breakup in 18 games for the Broncos.
Then, he transferred to Coastal Carolina (2019-21) with 150 tackles (79 solos, 71 assists), 21.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, one pass breakup, five forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 27 games for the Chanticleers. He was a two-time All-Sun Belt Honorable Mention and Third Team All-Sun Belt Conference by Phil Steele in 2020.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/02/13/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-linebacker-enock-makonzo/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add six to roster
WINNIPEG, MB., February 14, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has six American players: defensive backs Cam Allen, Trey Vaval, Isaiah Avery and Dexter Lawson, Jr., linebacker Latavius Brini and receiver David Wallis.
Allen (6-1, 195; Purdue; born: November 22, 1999, in Bluefield, VA) was most recently with the Denver Broncos in 2024 as an undrafted free agent following a collegiate career with the Boilermakers.
Allen played five seasons at Purdue (2019-23) and appeared in 56 games, 31 of which were starts, and finished with 157 solo tackles, eight tackles for loss, 13 interceptions including one for a touchdown, 31 pass break ups, four forced fumbles and one blocked kick while being named a three-time Big Ten Honorable Mention.
Vaval (6-0, 170; Minnesota State: born: August 25, 2000, in Blue Springs, MO) joins the Blue Bombers after attending training camp with the Atlanta Falcons last year.
Vaval split his college days between Minnesota State (2021-23) and Missouri Western State (2019-20). He appeared in 25 games over two years with the Mavericks as a defensive back and return specialist – returning both a punt and kickoff for a TD – while registering two interceptions, 52 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, 14 passes defended and five blocks. In 2019 was All-MIAA First Team as a return specialist and an AFCA All-American at Missouri Western State.
Avery (6-0, 180; Portland State; born: November 21, 1999, in Antioch, CA) comes to Winnipeg after most recently attending rookie minicamp with the San Francisco 49ers last season.
Avery spent his college days at Portland State (2022-23), Liberty University (2019-21) and City College of San Francisco (2018). He started all 22 games for the Vikings, finishing his Portland State career with 50 total tackles, 12 pass break ups, one forced fumble and two interceptions. He also ran track at Portland State, specializing in sprints.
He played in 16 games at Liberty and had 10 tackles and at City College he played one season and finished with 32 tackles and an interception for a touchdown while helping lead them to the Golden State Bowl.
Lawson, Jr. (5-9, 190; Appalachian State; born: November 5, 1999, in Bloomfield, CT) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last two years with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, appearing in 13 games over that span and registering 45 tackles and one interception.
Lawson finished his collegiate career at Appalachian State, appearing in 12 games, 10 of them starts, and recording 26 tackles, three interceptions, five pass break ups and one forced fumble. Prior to that, he played at Central Connecticut (2018-21), appearing in 23 games and earning second team All-Northeast Conference in 2019.
Brini (6-2, 215; Georgia; born: November 9, 1998, in Miami Gardens, FLA) was most recently with the Toronto Argonauts last year during camp, then with the Montreal Alouettes before being released after the preseason.
He first turned pro as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2023 and appeared in three preseason games before being released.
Brini split his college days between Arkansas (2022) and Georgia (2018-21). He played 13 games for the Razorbacks in 2022 and had 55 combined tackles, four tackles for loss, one forced fumble, two pass breakups and one interception
In his four years with the Bulldogs he appeared in 30 games, helping them win the Peach Bowl in 2020 while racking up 50 tackles, six tackles for loss, one interception and 10 pass break ups.
Wallis (6-0, 184; Randolph-Macon; born: August 8, 2001, in Cedar Point, NC) comes to Winnipeg after first turning pro with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2024. He has also had NFL looks from the New York Giants and Chicago Bears.
Wallis played in 42 games over five years at Randolph-Macon), finishing with 146 catches for 3,144 yards and 34 touchdowns – 25 of those scores coming in his last two seasons with the Yellow Jackets. As a senior in 2023 he was named VaSID First Team All-State, All-Region First Team and All-ODAC First Team.
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2025-02-14 WPG Wallis, David WR A Randolph-Macon College ADD Active Roster
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2025-02-18 WPG Davis, Javaris DB A Auburn ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive back Javaris Davis
February 18, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive back Javaris Davis on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Javaris Davis is five foot ten and weighs 186 pounds. The 28-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, was drafted by the Orlando Guardians in the second round (16th pick) of Phase 2 of the 2023 XFL Draft. In 2023, he played one game for the Guardians recording no stats.
The Guardians released him on March 15, 2023. Next, the Arlington Renegades signed Davis on March 28, 2023. Davis played two games making one tackle (1 solo) when the Renegades won the XFL Championship over the D.C. Defenders. He became a free agent after the 2023 season. Davis did not play football in 2024.
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Davis as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2020. He also spent time with the Miami Dolphins and the Cincinnati Bengals. Davis played one regular season game for Miami making two tackles (2 solos).
Collegiately, Davis played four seasons at Auburn (2016-19) making 147 tackles (115 solos, 35 assists), 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, eight interceptions for 133 yards, one touchdown, one forced fumble, 27 pass breakups, and one kick return for 29 yards in 49 games for the Tigers.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/02/18/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-back-javaris-davis/
What the Winnipeg Blue Bombers top free agents got paid (& how they fit into the roster)
By John Hodge -February 19, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were highly active in free agency this year, adding 10 players from other CFL teams. Now that the dust has settled, it's time to take a look at how much the free-agent additions were paid, per sources, and how they'll fit into the depth chart.
This biggest addition — financially, at least — was defensive end James Vaughters, who received a $45,000 signing bonus on a deal worth $160,000 in hard money. The 31-year-old native of Chicago, Ill. made a little over $170,000 with the Calgary Stampeders last year when he recorded 32 defensive tackles, five sacks, and two forced fumbles over 18 regular-season games.
General manager Kyle Walters made it clear that the Blue Bombers are looking for more production opposite Willie Jefferson. He appears optimistic that Vaughters can refind his form from 2023 when he made five sacks and two forced fumbles over only six games before suffering a season-ending arm injury.
Dillon Mitchell was Winnipeg's second-highest-paid free-agent addition at $148,000 in hard money, including a $63,300 signing bonus. The University of Oregon product, who took the CFL by storm as a rookie with the Edmonton Elks in 2022 before two middling seasons in 2023 and 2024, also has an $8,000 bonus in his contract if he hits 2,000 receiving yards. Only three CFL players have ever reached that figure in a single season, so you have to admire the optimism.
Jonathan Jones received a $15,000 signing bonus to join the Blue Bombers on a contract worth $120,500 in hard money for 2025, which is significantly more than veteran Kyrie Wilson is set to make. As such, it seems fair to speculate that Jones is penciled in as the starter at weak-side linebacker, a spot he manned off and on over three seasons with the Toronto Argonauts.
Explosive playmaker Peyton Logan got a $10,000 signing bonus to come to Winnipeg on a deal worth $107,500 in hard money. The deal seems like a bargain considering the 26-year-old's versatility. Logan is among the CFL's best returners and should also play a significant role in Jason Hogan's new offence as a change-of-pace running back behind Brady Oliveira and a receiver in the slot.
Shea Patterson will earn $88,000 in hard money to serve a depth role at quarterback, plus playtime incentives. The 28-year-old went 2-4-1 as a starter with the Saskatchewan Roughriders last season, throwing for 1,655 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions, earning the team's only win over Winnipeg.
Winnipeg's two other receiver signings, Reggie White Jr. and Jerreth Sterns, will both make between $85,000 and $90,000 in hard money. These are bargain-rate contracts for players looking to reignite their CFL careers. White Jr. was once poised to break out with the Alouettes before suffering a devastating knee that caused him to miss the entire 2023 season, while Sterns was outshone over two years in a deep Saskatchewan receiver room.
The team's four Canadian depth signings — receiver Gavin Cobb, defensive lineman Brock Gowanlock, and defensive backs Josh Hagerty and Enock Makonzo — will all make between $80,000 and $85,000 in hard money plus incentives. None of the additions, two of whom played collegiately at the University of Manitoba, are expected to be day-one starters, but all four could be on the active roster come the first week of the regular season.
There's been speculation that Winnipeg, likely the CFL's most profitable team, could stuff contracts with marketing money to massage the salary cap. Due to a loophole in the collective bargaining agreement, teams are able to pay players an essentially unlimited amount of cash in marketing money, none of which counts against the salary cap.
Based on their recent signings, it's clear the Blue Bombers didn't do this. Jones has $8,000 of marketing money in his deal, Logan has $7,500, and Vaughters has $5,000, none of which are particularly significant sums. The king of CFL marketing money is still easily B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke, who will earn $200,000 off the salary cap in 2025.
With the Grey Cup set to be played in Winnipeg for the first time in a decade, many local fans were hoping the team would throw the salary cap out the window and spend like drunken sailors. For better or worse, that didn't happen. Had the team done so, it seems likely that Kenny Lawler, Liam Dobson, and Tyrell Ford would still be wearing blue and gold.
Let's examine how these new additions will fit into Winnipeg's depth chart. The outline below is obviously unofficial — there will be plenty more changes to the roster before training camp — but it is one interpretation of how things currently stand. This depth chart is based on sourcing, last year's depth charts, and historical precedent.
The receiving corps will miss Lawler's explosiveness but it's still a good group, especially with Dalton Schoen returning from an ACL tear that caused him to miss almost all of last season. Dobson will be missed at left guard and though Kendall Randolph, Tui Eli, and Gabe Wallace have all fared decently in spot duty, one would think the Blue Bombers will address the offensive line in April's draft.
Brady Oliveira remains the best running back in the CFL, while the depth behind Zach Collaros has arguably improved with the addition of Patterson and Terry Wilson entering his second CFL season. Chris Streveler is back as the likely No. 2 behind Collaros and may have a larger role in the offence under Hogan after not seeing much action outside of short-yardage in 2024.
One could argue that Winnipeg's defensive line and linebacking corps have improved from last year, depending on how well Vaughters and Jones fit into Jordan Younger's system. The secondary will miss Tyrell Ford at field-side cornerback, though the team still seems high on Jamal Parker after he missed all of last season due to injury.
Logan is a significant upgrade at returner, a spot that was a revolving door for most of last year. Winnipeg finished eighth in punt return average and kick return average in 2024 and it's likely that they'll improve in both categories in 2025.
Arguably the biggest drawback for the Blue Bombers this offseason is their ratio flexibility. The team consistently started eight Canadians — one more than the minimum requirement — almost all of last season and sometimes started as many as ten. Following the departures of Dobson and Ford, the team simply doesn't have that type of flexibility anymore, which could spell trouble if they're bitten by the injury bug.
This year's draft is considered pretty deep and the Blue Bombers will likely end up with four picks in the top 26 selections, giving them a good chance to round out their Canadian depth before training camp gets underway. Even with these additions, however, the team will no longer be the envy of the CFL when it comes to ratio flexibility.
https://3downnation.com/2025/02/19/what-the-winnipeg-blue-bombers-top-free-agents-got-paid-how-they-fit-into-the-roster/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add two to roster
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed two defensive backs: Canadian Enock Makonzo and American Javaris Davis.
Makonzo (5-11, 195; Coastal Carolina; born: May 1, 1997, in Lachine, QC) joins the Blue Bombers after most recently being a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Makonzo suffered an Achilles injury prior to camp last season and missed the entire year.
He was a first-round pick, fourth overall, in the 2022 CFL Draft by the Edmonton Elks and had a solid debut, playing in 16 games – including 10 starts – at the dime spot and recorded 56 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble. He played in six games in 2023 and had 11 tackles and one forced fumble.
Makonzo began his college career at New Mexico Military Institute before transferring to Coastal Carolina, finishing his days with the Chanticleers with 150 tackles, 21.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks and five forced fumbles. He was also a member of Team Quebec and the Canadian men's national football team.
Davis (5-8, 183; Auburn; born: December 26, 1996, in Jacksonville, FL) comes to Winnipeg after most recently spending the 2023 season with the Orlando Guardians and Arlington Renegades.
Davis first turned pro as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020 and has also spent time with the Miami Dolphins (2020-21) and Cincinnati Bengals (2022).
During his college days at Auburn he played in 49 games, including 35 starts and finished with 150 tackles, 32 passes defended, eight interceptions and once forced fumble. He was named to the freshman All-SEC team in 2016.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/02/21/winnipeg-blue-bombers-add-two-to-roster/
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2025-02-21 WPG BRASWELL, Montrae DB A Missouri State DEL Active Roster
2025-02-21 WPG BRASWELL, Montrae DB A Missouri State ADD FROM LEAGUE SUSPENSION Active Roster
2025-02-21 WPG BRASWELL, Montrae DB A Missouri State ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release defensive back Montrae Braswell
February 21, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released defensive back Montrae Braswell on Friday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Montrae Braswell is six foot and weighs 190 pounds. The 26-year-old from Avon Park, Florida, signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on April 2, 2024. The Blue Bombers placed Braswell on the suspended list on May 12, 2024.
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Braswell as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2023, and was released a day later. Next, he signed with the Seattle Seahawks on June 1, 2023. In 2023, he played one preseason game recording no stats. The Seahawks released him on August 22, 2023.
The St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL) signed Braswell on December 13, 2023. The Battlehawks released him on March 10, 2024.
Collegiately, Braswell played one season at Central Michigan in 2019 making 34 tackles (24 solos, 10 assists), one interception for 16 yards, 11 pass breakups, and 13 kick returns for 289 yards in 14 games for the Chippewas. He ranked fourth in the MAC in pass breakups (11).
Then, Braswell transferred to Missouri State (2020-22) making 125 tackles (94 solos, 31 assists), three tackles for loss, one sack, six interceptions for 82 yards, two touchdowns, 25 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 39 kick returns for 1,170 yards, three touchdowns, and two punt returns for one yard in 29 games for the Bears.
He was named a three-time First Team All-MVFC as both a defensive back and returner, along with three-time All-American by AP, STATS, Phil Steele, and Hero Sports.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/02/21/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-defensive-back-montrae-braswell/
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2025-03-03 WPG Woodbey, Jaiden DB A Boston College ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive back Jaiden WoodbeyMarch 3, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive back
Jaiden Woodbey on Monday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Jaiden Woodbey is six foot and weighs 222 pounds. The 25-year-old from Fontana, California, signed with the Massachusetts Pirates (IFL) on May 10, 2024. In 2024, he made 53 tackles (31 solos, 22 assists), three tackles for loss, and two pass breakups in 11 games. The Pirates re-signed Woodbey on November 23, 2024.
The Los Angeles Rams signed Woodbey as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2023. In 2023, he made 13 tackles (8 solos, 5 assists) in three preseason games. The Rams released him on August 29, 2023.
Collegiately, Woodbey played three seasons at Florida State (2018-20) making 105 tackles (45 solos, 60 assists), eight tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 10 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 24 games for the Seminoles.
Then, he transferred to Boston College (2021-22) making 104 tackles (54 solos, 50 assists), 3.5 tackles for loss, half a sack, two interceptions for 12 yards, five pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries in 20 games for the Eagles. He was named a two-time All-ACC Honorable Mention.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/03/03/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-back-jaiden-woodbey/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add defensive back to roster
WINNIPEG, MB., March 6, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive back Jaiden Woodbey.
Woodbey (6-0, 222; Boston College/Florida State; born: January 20, 2000, in Fontana, CA) comes to the Blue Bombers after spending last season with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League where he had 53 combined tackles, three tackles for loss and two passes defended in 11 games.
He first turned pro as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams in 2023 and appeared in three preseason games.
Woodbey began his college career with the Seminoles (2018-20) and over 24 games had 45 solo tackles, eight tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 10 pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He was named to the ESPN Freshman All-American Team, the Atlantic Coast Conference All-Academic Team and the ACC Honor Roll in his first season.
He then transferred to Boston College (2021-22) and had 54 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, five pass breakups and two fumble recoveries in 20 games while twice being named an All-ACC Honorable Mention.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive back Rashaan Gaulden
March 7, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive back Rashaan Gaulden on Friday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Rashaan Gaulden is six foot and weighs 200 pounds. The 30-year-old from Spring Hill, Tennessee, was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round (85th pick) of the 2018 NFL Draft. He played two seasons in Carolina making 20 tackles (14 solos, 6 assists), two tackles for loss, one pass breakup, and one forced fumble in 24 games. The Panthers released him on November 25, 2019.
The New York Giants signed Gaulden on December 4, 2019. He appeared in one game for the Giants before he was released on August 2, 2020. The Las Vegas Raiders signed Gaulden on November 9, 2020. He appeared in two games for the Raiders and was released on June 4, 2021.
The Calgary Stampeders signed Gaulden on September 27, 2022. He spent several weeks on the practice squad before the Stampeders released him on October 20, 2022. He did not play football in 2023 and 2024.
Collegiately, Gaulden played three seasons at the University of Tennessee (2014, 2016-17) making 140 tackles (97 solos, 43 assists), 9.5 tackles for loss, one interception, 10 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries in 36 games for the Volunteers. He missed the 2015 season with a foot injury.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/03/07/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-back-rashaan-gaulden/
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2025-03-07 WPG Gaulden, Rashaan DB A Tennessee ADD Active Roster
1st & 10: Who's in/who's out and what it all means
March 7, 2025 Ed Tait
Welcome to the Canadian Football League's annual offseason lull — that period in between free agency in February and training camp and with the news cycle heating up again later this month via the national combine followed by the draft in April.
And it's here during that unofficial downshift in news where we thought we'd pitstop for a spell and revisit some of the key happenings which have unfolded for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers since last November's Grey Cup loss, a result which spoiled the club's fifth straight championship game appearance.
Long the picture of roster and front-office stability, the Blue Bombers have undergone more change this winter that at any point during this run which has seen the club post nine straight double-digit win seasons and win two titles. That has undoubtedly led to the tepid response from media outlets across the league as to what the team did in free agency, takes which seemed to focus more on the losses than key additions like Peyton Logan, James Vaughters, Jonathan Jones, Jerreth Sterns, Shea Patterson, Reggie White Jr. and Dillon Mitchell, among others.
Yet, even with all that change there is a sense within the walls of Bomberland that the club could not just tread water in 2025 but also be improved. As GM Kyle Walters said following the first few days of free agency, "Only time will tell, but I do like our roster."
To that end, let's spend this edition of 1st & 10 examining the impact of all the arrivals and departures while offering a bit of a refresher on some of the stuff previously posted on bluebombers.com...
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/03/07/1st-10-whos-in-whos-out-and-what-it-all-means/
Alexander moves on from the Blue Bombers
March 9, 2025 Ed Tait
He was the picture of perseverance and long symbolized the value of hard work.
And during his eight years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Brandon Alexander transformed from a young prospect jumping the line to get more reps to impress coaches during training camp to one of the most-respected leaders in the team's locker room.
On Sunday Alexander — a member of the 2019 and 2021 Grey Cup championship squads who played with the club from 2017-24 — announced his departure from the Blue Bombers with a post on Facebook after not being offered a contract from the club. He remains a Canadian Football League free agent.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/03/09/alexander-steps-away-from-the-game/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add defensive back
March 19, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive back Rashaan Gaulden.
Gaulden (6-0, 200; Tennessee; born: January 23, 1995, in Spring Hill, TN) comes to the Blue Bombers after most recently being on the practice roster with the Calgary Stampeders in 2022. He was a third-round selection, 85th overall, by the Carolina Panthers in the 2018 NFL Draft and has 27 games of experience with the Panthers (2018-19), New York Giants (2019) and Las Vegas Raiders (2022).
He was signed by the Stampeders in late September of 2022 and was released a month later.
Gaulden played in 36 games over three seasons (2014, 2016-17) at Tennessee, missing the 2015 season due to a foot injury. He declared for the NFL Draft following his junior year. During his career with the Volunteers he had 140 total tackles, including 9.5 tackles for a loss, adding one interception, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 10 passes defended
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/03/19/winnipeg-blue-bombers-add-defensive-back/
Quote from: gobombersgo on March 20, 2025, 04:40:22 AMAlexander moves on from the Blue Bombers
March 9, 2025 Ed Tait
He was the picture of perseverance and long symbolized the value of hard work.
And during his eight years with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Brandon Alexander transformed from a young prospect jumping the line to get more reps to impress coaches during training camp to one of the most-respected leaders in the team's locker room.
On Sunday Alexander — a member of the 2019 and 2021 Grey Cup championship squads who played with the club from 2017-24 — announced his departure from the Blue Bombers with a post on Facebook after not being offered a contract from the club. He remains a Canadian Football League free agent.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/03/09/alexander-steps-away-from-the-game/
It's a business, and sometimes that means good men get moved on from.
If he's fit and ready to play, he can catch on elsewhere. I am surprised Goveia or Pinball hasn't already signed him...
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2025-03-26 WPG Gowan, Tay DB A Central Florida ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive back Tay Gowan
March 26, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive back Tay Gowan on Wednesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Tay Gowan is six foot two and weighs 185 pounds. The 27-year-old from Covington, Georgia, re-signed with the Tennessee Titans on January 8, 2024. In 2024, he made four tackles (2 solos, 2 assists), and one pass breakup in three preseason games. The Titans released him on August 26, 2024.
The Arizona Cardinals drafted Gowan in the sixth round (223rd pick) of the 2021 NFL Draft. In 2021, he made seven tackles (5 solos, 2 assists), and one pass breakup in two preseason games. The Cardinals traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles on October 15, 2021. He made two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in two games. In 2022, he made seven tackles (5 solos, 2 assists), and two pass breakups in three preseason games. The Eagles released him on August 30, 2022.
The Minnesota Vikings signed Gowan on September 1, 2022. He played in three games recording no stats. In 2023, he made two tackles (2 solos) in two preseason games. The Vikings released him on September 7, 2023. The Tennessee Titans signed Gowan on October 9, 2023. He appeared in one game recording no stats.
Collegiately, Gowan played one season at Miami (OH) in 2017 making one tackle (1 assist) in three games for the Redhawks. Next, he transferred to Butler Community College in 2018 making 27 tackles (23 solos, 4 assists), two tackles for loss, six interceptions for 257 yards, one touchdown, and four pass breakups in 11 games for the Grizzlies. He was named First Team All-KJCCC and helped Butler win the Classic Bowl.
Then, he transferred to the University of Central Florida (2019-20) making 31 tackles (22 solos, 9 assists), one tackle for loss, two interceptions for 18 yards, eight pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 12 games for the Knights. He opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/03/26/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-back-tay-gowan/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add defensive back
March 27, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive back Tay Gowan.
Gowan (6-2, 185; UCF; born: January 7, 1998, in Covington, GA) most recently spent last year's training camp with the Tennessee Titans, recording four tackles and one pass breakup in three preseason games. Originally drafted by Arizona in the 6th round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Gowan was traded to Philadelphia in October of that year, seeing action in two games with the Eagles. Gowan also played three games with the Vikings in 2022, and one game with the Titans in 2023.
He transferred to UCF for his final collegiate season in 2019-2020 season, making 31 tackles, one tackle for loss, two interceptions, eight pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 12 games for the Knights. He opted out of the 2020 season.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/03/27/winnipeg-blue-bombers-add-defensive-back-2/
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2025-04-01 WPG Lawson-Greenwood, Marquise DL A Lincoln ADD Active Roster
2025-04-01 WPG Hall, Dreydon LB A Harding ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign DL Marquise Lawson-Greenwood and LB Dreydon 'Dre' Hall
April 1, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive lineman Marquise Lawson-Greenwood and linebacker Dreydon 'Dre' Hall on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Marquise Lawson-Greenwood is six foot six and weighs 260 pounds. The 25-year-old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, played for the Southwest Kansas Storm (AFL) in 2024 leading the league with 10 sacks in 9 games.
He signed with the Albany Firebirds (AF1) on October 28, 2024. The Arlington Renegades signed Lawson-Greenwood on December 5, 2024, and released him on March 20, 2025.
Collegiately, Lawson-Greenwood played one season at California (PA) University in 2019 playing left tackle in nine games for the Vulcans. Next, he transferred to San Bernardino Valley College in California in 2021 making 43 tackles (29 solos, 14 assists), 9.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and two fumble recoveries in 9 games for the Wolverines. He concluded his collegiate career at Lincoln (CA) University.
Dreydon 'Dre' Hall is six foot one and weighs 245 pounds. A native of Houston, Texas, Hall made 22 tackles (12 solos, 10 assists), seven tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, and one forced fumble in 13 games for the Bisons.
Collegiately, Hall played four seasons at Harding University (2021-24) making 77 tackles (47 solos, 30 assists), 32.5 tackles for loss, 25 sacks, three pass breakups, six forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 49 games for the Bisons.
In 2023, he made 22 tackles (14 solos, 8 assists), 14 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles in 15 games helping the Bisons win the Division II championship over the Colorado School of Mines. He was named First Team All-GAC.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/04/01/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-dl-marquise-lawson-greenwood-and-lb-dreydon-dre-hall/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add two to roster
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive end Marquise Lawson-Greenwood and American linebacker Dreydon Hall.
Lawson-Greenwood (6-6, 260, Lincoln; born: April 1, 2000 in Philadelphia, PA) spent last year with the Southwest Kansas Storm (AFL), leading the league with 10 sacks in nine games. He transferred from California (PA) University to San Bernardino Valley College in 2021, recording 43 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and two fumble recoveries in nine games for the Wolverines. He concluded his collegiate career at Lincoln.
Hall (6-1, 245, Harding; born: March 16, 2002 in Houston, TX) played four seasons at Harding University (2021-2024), recording 77 tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss, 25 sacks, three pass breakups, six forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 49 games.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/04/02/winnipeg-blue-bombers-add-two-to-roster-2/
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2025-04-03 WPG Hemphill, Aidan OL A Texas Southern ADD Active Roster
2025-04-03 WPG Porter, Geordon WR A Connecticut ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign WR Geordon Porter and OL Aidan HemphillApril 3, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed wide receiver
Geordon Porter and offensive lineman
Aidan Hemphill on Thursday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Geordon Porter is six foot one and weighs 195 pounds. The 24-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, attended the New York Giants and New York Jets rookie minicamp in 2024.
Collegiately, Porter played four seasons at Arizona State (2018-21) making 14 catches for 250 yards, one touchdown, one carry for -14 yards, and four kick returns for 110 yards in 22 games for the Sun Devils. Next, he transferred to New Mexico State in 2022 making 22 catches for 312 yards, two touchdowns, and two carries for seven yards in eight games for the Lobos.
Then, he transferred to the University of Connecticut in 2023 making 22 catches for 213 yards, one touchdown, and five carries for 40 yards in 12 games for the Huskies.
Aidan Hemphill is six foot five and weighs 290 pounds. A native of Houston, Texas, Hemphill attended the Indianapolis Colts rookie minicamp in 2024.
Collegiately, Hemphill played six seasons at Texas Southern University (2018-23) playing left tackle and right tackle in 34 games for the Tigers. In 2023, he started 11 games. Texas Southern averaged 26.18 points per game, 189.8 rushing yards per game, 181.64 passing yards per game, 371.5 total yards per game, 37 touchdowns, and allowed 22 sacks finishing 3-8 for the season. Hemphill played in the 2024 HBCU Legacy Bowl.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/04/03/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-wr-geordon-porter-and-ol-aidan-hemphill/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add two to roster
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed two Americans – receiver Geordon Porter and offensive lineman Aidan Hemphill.
Porter (6-1, 195; Connecticut; born: May 3, 2000, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA) joins the Blue Bombers after attending rookie camps with both the New York Giants and New York Jets in 2024.
Porter spent his college days at Arizona State (2018-21), New Mexico State (2022) and the University of Connecticut (2023) and over 42 games at those three programs pulled in 58 receptions for 775 yards and four touchdowns.
Hemphill (6-5, 290; Texas Southern; born: December 9, 1999 in Houston, TX) comes to the Blue Bombers after attending rookie minicamp with the Indianapolis Colts last spring. A tackle, Hemphill played six seasons at Texas Southern, including 11 games in 2023 when the Tigers averaged 26 points and 189 yards rushing per game. He played in the 2024 HBCU Legacy Bowl.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/04/04/winnipeg-blue-bombers-add-two-to-roster-3/
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2025-04-07 WPG Kickel, Matt OL A Aurora ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign offensive lineman Matt Kickel
April 7, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed offensive lineman Matt Kickel on Monday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Matt Kickel is six foot four and weighs 300 pounds. A native of Bolingbrook, Illinois, Kickel started 11 games on the offensive line for the Spartans in 2024. In 2024, Aurora averaged 46.64 points per game, 169.9 rushing yards per game, 294.36 passing yards per game, 464.3 total yards per game, 72 touchdowns, and allowed 13 sacks finishing 9-2 for the season and appearing in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Division III playoffs losing to Hope College 49-21.
Kickel was named Second Team CSC Academic All-American, Second Team All-American by D3football.com, Associated Press (AP), and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). He was also named NACC Offensive Lineman of the Year and First Team All-NACC.
Collegiately, Kickel started as a redshirt Freshman at Arizona State in 2019 as a walk-out prospect and serving on the scouting team for the Sun Devils. Then, he transferred to Aurora University (2020-24) playing 34 games on the offensive line for the Spartans.
In 2023, he played 12 games. Aurora averaged 53.25 points per game, 234.8 rushing yards per game, 269.92 passing yards per game, 504.7 total yards per game, 88 touchdowns, and allowed 21 sacks finishing 11-1 for the season losing to Wisconsin-La Crosse in the 2023 NCAA Division III playoffs quarterfinals.
Kickel was named a five-time All-American (2024 D3football.com, AP and AFCA, and 2023 AP and D3football.com), and a three-time First Team All-NACC.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/04/07/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-offensive-lineman-matt-kickel/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add two to roster - Kickel and Brown
WINNIPEG, MB., April 9, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American offensive lineman Matt Kickel and American receiver Reggie Brown.
Kickel (6-4, 323; Aurora; born: April 4, 2001, in Bolingbrook, IL) joins the Blue Bombers after starting 11 games for the Spartans in 2024, being named Second Team CSC Academic All-American, Second Team All-American by D3football.com, Associated Press (AP), and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). He was also named NACC Offensive Lineman of the Year and First Team All-NACC. He started his collegiate career at Arizona State in 2019, transferring to Aurora in 2020 and playing in 34 games from 2020-2024.
Brown (6-1, 195; James Madison; born: January 29, 1999, in Lakeland, FLA) comes to the Blue Bombers after he spent time last year with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.
Brown played his college ball at James Madison, earning honours as an Honorable Mention All-American and First Team All-Sun Belt after pulling in 53 passes for 1,054 yards and nine TDs in 2023. He also set a school record with 202 receiving yards in a game against Connecticut.
He dressed for 45 games for JMU during his career (2019-23) and finished with 93 receptions for 1,686 yards and 16 touchdowns.
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2025-04-09 WPG Brown, Reggie WR A James Madison ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign wide receiver Reggie Brown
April 9, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed wide receiver Reggie Brown on Wednesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Reggie Brown is six foot one and weighs 195 pounds. The 26-year-old from Lakeland, Florida, signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2024, but was released on May 7, 2024. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Brown as a free agent on September 8, 2024, and spent two weeks on the practice squad. The Ticats released him on September 23, 2024.
Collegiately, Brown played five seasons at James Madison University (2019-23) making 93 catches for 1,686 yards (37.5 AVG), 16 touchdowns, and two tackles (2 solo) in 45 games for the Dukes. In 2023, Brown made 53 catches for 1,054 yards and nine touchdowns in 13 games. He was named First Team All-Sun Belt and a Phil Steele All-American Honorable Mention.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/04/09/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-wide-receiver-reggie-brown/
QB1 money: CFL's highest-paid quarterbacks for the 2025 season
By Justin Dunk -April 14, 2025
1) Nathan Rourke, B.C. Lions (N)
Hard money: $624,200
Maximum value: $624,200
2) Chad Kelly, Toronto Argonauts (A)
Hard money: $615,000
Maximum value: $615,000
3) Zach Collaros, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)
Hard money: $600,000
Maximum value: $600,000
The 36-year-old collected a $100,000 offseason roster bonus on January 15. He has a $500,000 base salary with $250,000 guaranteed. Collaros enters 2025 in the final season of his three-year contract signed in October 2022.
4) Vernon Adams Jr., Calgary Stampeders (A)
Hard money: $465,000
Maximum value: $465,000
5) Trevor Harris, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)
Hard money: $399,700
Maximum value: $453,700
6) Dru Brown, Ottawa Redblacks (A)
Hard money: $354,700
Maximum value: $390,700
7) Bo Levi Mitchell, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)
Hard money: $323,800
Maximum value: $374,800
8 ) Davis Alexander, Montreal Alouettes (A)
Hard money: $258,000
Maximum value: $336,000
9) Tre Ford, Edmonton Elks (N)
Hard money: $257,000
Maximum value: $367,000
10) McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Montreal Alouettes (A)
Hard money: $185,000
Maximum value: $263,000
11) Cody Fajardo, Edmonton Elks (A)
Hard money: $180,000
Maximum value: $262,000
12) Jake Maier, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)
Hard money: $165,000
Maximum value: $245,000
https://3downnation.com/2025/04/14/qb1-money-cfls-highest-paid-quarterbacks-for-the-2025-season/
The CFL's 20 highest-paid receivers for the 2025 season
By John Hodge -April 15, 2025
1) Kenny Lawler, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)
Hard money: $277,200
Maximum value: $303,000
2) Justin McInnis, B.C. Lions (N)
Hard money: $250,000
Maximum value: $256,000
3) Justin Hardy, Ottawa Redblacks (A)
Hard money: $225,000
Maximum value: $232,000
4) Nic Demski, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (N)
Hard money: $225,000
Maximum value: $225,000
The native of Winnipeg, Man. is entering the third and final year of his current deal with a significant portion of his base salary guaranteed. Demski will make $215,000 in base salary plus $10,000 in marketing money with no other bonuses or incentives. The 31-year-old is coming off his second consecutive 1,000-yard season and will look to have a third straight in 2025.
5) Tim White, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)
Hard money: $224,800
Maximum value: $250,100
6) Eugene Lewis, Ottawa Redblacks (A)
Hard money: $223,000
Maximum value: $226,000
7) Kurleigh Gittens Jr., Edmonton Elks (N)
Hard money: $210,000
Maximum value: $210,000
8 ) Reggie Begelton, Calgary Stampeders (A)
Hard money: $203,000
Maximum value: $209,000
9) Austin Mack, Montreal Alouettes (A)
Hard money: $191,000
Maximum value: $203,000
10) Kian Schaffer-Baker, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)
Hard money: $190,000
Maximum value: $210,100
11) DaVaris Daniels, Toronto Argonauts (A)
Hard money: $180,300
Maximum value: $180,300
12) Damonte Coxie, Toronto Argonauts (A)
Hard money: $175,000
Maximum value: $195,000
13) Malik Henry, Calgary Stampeders (A)
Hard money: $170,800
Maximum value: $186,800
14) Jevon Cottoy, B.C. Lions (N)
Hard money: $166,300
Maximum value: $201,300
15) Dejon Brissett, Toronto Argonauts (N)
Hard money: $165,900
Maximum value: $165,900
16) Dalton Schoen, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)
Hard money: $165,000
Maximum value: $200,000
The two-time All-CFL selection is coming off a torn ACL that caused him to miss most of last season, which resulted in a reduced contract for 2025. Schoen collected a $75,000 signing bonus to return to Winnipeg and will also earn $70,300 in base salary, $14,700 in housing money, and $5,000 in marketing money. The 28-year-old also has significant incentives built into his deal, including $5,000 if he leads the league in receptions, $5,000 if he leads the league in receiving yards, and $5,000 if he plays all 18 regular-season games.
17) Jalen Philpot, Calgary Stampeders (N)
Hard money: $165,000
Maximum value: $191,000
18) Kiondré Smith, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)
Hard money: $165,000
Maximum value: $176,000
19) Dominique Rhymes, Calgary Stampeders (A)
Hard money: $165,000
Maximum value: $171,000
20) Samuel Emilus, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)
Hard money: $161,700
Maximum value: $182,700
https://3downnation.com/2025/04/15/cfls-highest-paid-receivers-for-2025/
The CFL's 15 highest-paid offensive linemen for the 2025 season
By John Hodge -April 16, 2025
1) Ryan Hunter, Toronto Argonauts (N)
Hard money: $270,000
Maximum value: $275,000
2) Drew Desjarlais, Ottawa Redblacks (N)
Hard money: $260,000
Maximum value: $266,000
3) Mark Korte, Edmonton Elks (N)
Hard money: $225,000
Maximum value: $234,000
4) Jermarcus Hardrick, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)
Hard money: $213,700
Maximum value: $218,700
5) Brandon Revenberg, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)
Hard money: $210,500
Maximum value: $221,000
6) Peter Nicastro, Toronto Argonauts (N)
Hard money: $210,000
Maximum value: $225,000
7) Dejon Allen, B.C. Lions (A)
Hard money: $210,000
Maximum value: $217,500
8 ) Zack Williams, Calgary Stampeders (N)
Hard money: $210,000
Maximum value: $216,000
9) Liam Dobson, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)
Hard money: $205,000
Maximum value: $214,000
10) David Beard, Edmonton Elks (N)
Hard money: $197,000
Maximum value: $203,000
11) Logan Ferland, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)
Hard money: $190,000
Maximum value: $198,000
12) Pier-Olivier Lestage, Montreal Alouettes (N)
Hard money: $190,000
Maximum value: $196,000
13) Jarell Broxton, B.C. Lions (A)
Hard money: $180,000
Maximum value: $187,000
14) Stanley Bryant, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)
Hard money: $170,700
Maximum value: $183,700
The soon-to-be 39-year-old earned a $76,000 signing bonus to return for a tenth season in Bomberland. The six-foot-five, 315-pound blocker can also collect upwards of $13,000 in all-star and awards incentives, including $5,000 if he's named Winnipeg's nominee for Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman. Bryant has earned nine All-West Division selections, eight All-CFL selections, and four CFL Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman awards over his long career.
15) Coulter Woodmansey, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)
Hard money: $170,500
Maximum value: $183,700
Just off the list: Bryce Bell, Calgary Stampeders; Nick Callender, Montreal Alouettes; Martez Ivey, Edmonton Elks; Justin Lawrence, Montreal Alouettes
https://3downnation.com/2025/04/16/the-cfls-20-highest-paid-offensive-linemen-for-the-2025-season/
The CFL's 12 highest-paid running backs for the 2025 season
By Justin Dunk -April 17, 2025
1) RB Brady Oliveira, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (N)
Hard money: $240,000
Maximum value: $240,000
The 27-year-old collected an $85,000 offseason roster bonus in February to go along with a $105,000 base salary and $50,000 in marking money for the 2025 season.
2) RB A.J. Ouellette, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)
Hard money: $152,100
Maximum value: $162,500
3) RB Javon Leake, Edmonton Elks (A)
Hard money: $128,500
Maximum value: $139,500
4) RB Daniel Adeboboye, Ottawa Redblacks (N)
Hard money: $118,800
Maximum value: $150,900
5) RB Ka'Deem Carey, Toronto Argonauts (A)
Hard money: $110,000
Maximum value: $115,000
6) RB Peyton Logan, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)
Hard money: $107,500
Maximum value: $113,500
The 26-year-old signed a simple contract which includes a $10,000 signing bonus, $7,500 in marketing money and $6,000 in possible all-star and award bonuses.
7) RB Ante Litre, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)
Hard money: $107,200
Maximum value: $121,100
8 ) RB William Stanback, Ottawa Redblacks (A)
Hard money: $106,500
Maximum value: $117,500
9) RB Walter Fletcher, Montreal Alouettes (A)
Hard money: $105,400
Maximum value: $116,000
10) RB Jeshrun Antwi, Calgary Stampeders (N)
Hard money: $105,000
Maximum value: $120,000
The 27-year-old received a $10,000 signing bonus and can earn an additional $9,000 in playtime incentives. He has $6,000 all-star and award bonuses available.
11) RB James Butler, B.C. Lions (A)
Hard money: $103,800
Maximum value: $119,800
12) RB Dedrick Mills, Calgary Stampeders (A)
Hard money: $101,200
Maximum value: $123,450
https://3downnation.com/2025/04/17/the-cfls-12-highest-paid-running-backs-for-the-2025-season/
The CFL's 15 highest-paid defensive linemen for the 2025 season
By John Hodge -April 18, 2025
1) Robbie Smith, Edmonton Elks (N)
Hard money: $270,000
Maximum value: $276,000
2) Mathieu Betts, B.C. Lions (N)
Hard money: $260,000
Maximum value: $266,000
3) Jake Ceresna, Edmonton Elks (A)
Hard money: $235,000
Maximum value: $246,000
4) Folarin Orimolade, Calgary Stampeders (A)
Hard money: $230,000
Maximum value: $236,000
5) Mustafa Johnson, Montreal Alouettes (A)
Hard money: $205,000
Maximum value: $211,000
6) Willie Jefferson, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)
Hard money: $200,000
Maximum value: $200,000
The six-time All-CFL selection got a $100,000 signing bonus to return for a sixth season in Bomberland and will also earn $77,300 in base salary, $14,700 in housing money, and an $8,000 travel allowance. The 34-year-old needs only three more sacks to reach the top 25 all-time in league history as his career total currently sits at 74.
7) Casey Sayles, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)
Hard money: $197,500
Maximum value: $205,000
8 ) Bryce Carter, Ottawa Redblacks (A)
Hard money: $186,000
Maximum value: $204,000
9) Lorenzo Mauldin iV, Ottawa Redblacks (A)
Hard money: $182,500
Maximum value: $191,500
10) Mike Rose, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)
Hard money: $175,000
Maximum value: $180,000
11) Malik Carney, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)
Hard money: $173,700
Maximum value: $187,100
12) Brandon Barlow, Edmonton Elks (A)
Hard money: $160,000
Maximum value: $175,000
T-13) Jared Brinkman, Edmonton Elks (A)
Hard money: $160,000
Maximum value: $167,000
T-13) James Vaughters, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)
Hard money: $160,000
Maximum value: $167,000
The six-foot-two, 255-pound native of Chicago, Ill. got a $45,000 signing bonus to join the Blue Bombers following his release from Calgary. Vaughters will also make $87,300 in base salary, $14,700 in housing money, $5,000 in marketing money, a $5,000 travel allowance, a $3,000 training allowance, and up to $7,000 in all-star and awards incentives.
15) Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, Montreal Alouettes (N)
Hard money: $160,000
Maximum value: $166,000
Just off the list: Michael Wakefield, Ottawa Redblacks; Miles Brown, Calgary Stampeders; Dewayne Hendrix, B.C. Lions; Cleyon Laing, Ottawa Redblacks.
https://3downnation.com/2025/04/18/the-cfls-15-highest-paid-defensive-linemen-for-the-2025-season/
The CFL's 15 highest-paid linebackers for the 2025 season
By JC Abbott -April 19, 2025
1) Wynton McManis, Toronto Argonauts (A)
Hard money: $229,500
Maximum value: $231,500
2) Tyrice Beverette, Montreal Alouettes (A)
Hard money: $205,000
Maximum value: $210,000
3) Cameron Judge, Toronto Argonauts (N)
Hard money: $197,000
Maximum value: $202,000
4) Jameer Thurman, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)
Hard money: $185,000
Maximum value: $190,000
5) Darnell Sankey, Montreal Alouettes (A)
Hard money: $175,000
Maximum value: $181,000
6) Ben Hladik, B.C. Lions (N)
Hard money: $145,000
Maximum value: $151,000
7) Nyles Morgan, Edmonton Elks (A)
Hard money: $140,000
Maximum value: $146,000
8 ) Adam Auclair, B.C. Lions (N)
Hard money: $131,500
Maximum value: $150,000
9) Frankie Griffin, Ottawa Redblacks (A)
Hard money: $130,000
Maximum value: $142,000
10) Fraser Sopik, Calgary Stampeders (N)
Hard money: $128,000
Maximum value: $146,500
11) Jovan Santos-Knox, Ottawa Redblacks (A)
Hard money: $122,500
Maximum value: $136,500
12) Jonathan Jones, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)
Hard money: $120,500
Maximum value: $126,500
Jonathan isn't the Jones most Bomber fans would expect to see as their top paid linebacker, but it hints at a potential transition on Winnipeg's weak side. The 27-year-old received a $15,000 signing bonus to come over from Toronto and will get $8,000 in marketing money, plus the standard $6,000 for awards and all-star selections.
13) Tony Jones, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)
Hard money: $117,500
Maximum value: $132,500
After establishing himself in Adam Bighill's absence last year, Winnipeg's incumbent Jones got a $15,000 bonus to stick around and $5,000 in marketing money. His incentive structure is slightly unique as well, as he can receive $2,000 for a divisional or league award win in up to three categories instead of just one. That is in addition to $1,000 for a divisional all-star selection and $2,000 for an All-CFL nod.
14) A.J. Allen, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)
Hard money: $111,000
Maximum value: $126,000
15) Jack Cassar, Toronto Argonauts (N)
Hard money: $109,900
Maximum value: $146,000+
https://3downnation.com/2025/04/19/the-cfls-15-highest-paid-linebackers-for-the-2025-season/
The CFL's 15 highest-paid defensive backs for the 2025 season
By JC Abbott -April 20, 2025
1) Tyrell Ford, Edmonton Elks (N)
Hard money: $230,000
Maximum value: $236,000
2) Adarius Pickett, Ottawa Redblacks (A)
Hard money: $160,000
Maximum value: $166,000
3) Marc-Antoine Dequoy, Montreal Alouettes (N)
Hard money: $155,000
Maximum value: $161,000
4) Tevaughn Campbell, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)
Hard money: $153,200
Maximum value: $163,600
5) Rolan Milligan Jr., Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)
Hard money: $153,000
Maximum value: $170,000+
6) Damon Webb, Calgary Stampeders (A)
Hard money: $150,000
Maximum value: $156,000
7) Redha Kramdi, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (N)
Hard money: $145,000
Maximum value: $151,000
Winnipeg's Canadian strong-side linebacker is paid like a ratio breaker and has $20,604 in guaranteed salary in the final year of his current. Kramdi can also take home up to $6,000 in all-star and award incentives – something he's long overdue to cash in on as one of the league's most underrated players.
8 ) Royce Metchie, Edmonton Elks (N)
Hard money: $145,000
Maximum value: $145,000
9) Jamal Peters, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)
Hard money: $144,750
Maximum value: $149,750
10) Stavros Katsantonis, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)
Hard money: $139,500
Maximum value: $147,000
11) Garry Peters, B.C. Lions (A)
Hard money: $138,500
Maximum value: $146,500
12) Deatrick Nichols, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)
Hard money: $136,000
Maximum value: $142,000
A three-time West Division all-star at boundary halfback, Nichols is entering the second and final season of his current contract with the Bombers. In addition to $136,000 hard money, he can receive up to $6,000 in all-star and award incentives at both the divisions and league level.
13) Wes Sutton, Montreal Alouettes (A)
Hard money: $135,000
Maximum value: $142,000
14) Evan Holm, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)
Hard money: $135,000
Maximum value: $141,000
The younger half of the Bombers' pricey halfback duo received a $40,000 signing bonus on his first extension with the team. The former North Dakota Fighting Hawk also got $5,000 in marketing money and can earn another $6,000 in standard all-star and awards incentives.
15) Marcus Sayles, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)
Hard money: $132,700
Maximum value: $135,700
https://3downnation.com/2025/04/20/the-cfls-20-highest-paid-defensive-backs-for-the-2025-season/
The CFL's 10 highest-paid kickers and punters for the 2025 season
By JC Abbott -April 21, 2025
1) Sean Whyte, B.C. Lions (N)
Hard money: $140,000
Maximum value: $143,000
2) Rene Paredes, Calgary Stampeders (N)
Hard money: $125,500
Maximum value: $134,500
3) Brett Lauther, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)
Hard money: $123,000
Maximum value: $134,000
4) Lewis Ward, Ottawa Redblacks (N)
Hard money: $122,500
Maximum value: $136,400
5) Marc Liegghio, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)
Hard money: $116,500
Maximum value: $122,300
6) Sergio Castillo, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)
Hard money: $115,000
Maximum value: $135,000
The highest-paid American on this list, Castillo received a $30,000 signing bonus to remain in Winnipeg. He can make another $5,000 for being over 84 percent on field goals, $1,000 for a divisional all-star selection, $2,000 for an All-CFL, and $2,000 each for a divisional or league award win – with a maximum of three in each category.
7) Lirim Hajrullahu, Toronto Argonauts (N)
Hard money: $107,500
Maximum value: $136,000
8 ) Jose Maltos, Montreal Alouettes (G)
Hard money: $99,000
Maximum value $99,000
9) Richie Leone, Ottawa Redblacks (A)
Hard money: $95,000
Maximum value: $119,000
10) Cody Grace, Edmonton Elks (G)
Hard money: $92,000
Maximum value: $105,000
https://3downnation.com/2025/04/21/the-cfls-10-highest-paid-kickers-and-punters-for-the-2025-season/
Transactions:
2025-04-22 WPG CHARBONNEAU, Max LB N Ottawa DEL Active Roster
Blue Bombers transactions – April 22
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has released National linebacker Max Charbonneau.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release Canadian LB Max Charbonneau
By 3Down Staff -April 22, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released Canadian linebacker Max Charbonneau.
Charbonneau was selected in the eighth round, 71st overall during the 2023 CFL Draft by the Bombers. He suited up in 12 games during the 2024 season, recording seven special teams tackles.
The six-foot-three, 225-pound Charbonneau played his collegiate football at the University of Ottawa. He suited up in 28 games over four seasons with the Gee-Gees, registering 53.5 total tackles.
His 2022 season was his best as he appeared in six regular season games at middle linebacker, recording 17 total tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, one pass breakup and one blocked kick. In two playoff starts that year, he tallied 10.5 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and one forced fumble.
The 25-year-old Charbonneau published a statement on his Instagram account: "You shaped the boy and tested the man. Thanks for a lifetime in moments."
https://3downnation.com/2025/04/22/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-canadian-lb-max-charbonneau/
Transactions:
2025-04-23 WPG Collins, Marque DB A Brigham Young ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive back Marque Collins
April 23, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive back Marque Collins on Wednesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Marque Collins is five foot eleven and weighs 175 pounds. The 24-year-old from Sacramento, California, transferred to BYU in 2024 making 24 tackles (16 solos, 8 assists), one tackle for loss, two interceptions, and 11 pass breakups in 13 games for the Cougars. He was named a Big-12 Honorable Mention in 2024.
Collegiately, Collins played six seasons at Weber State (2018-23) making 100 tackles (70 solos, 30 assists), 4.5 tackles for loss, half a sack, five interceptions, and 24 pass breakups in 47 games for the Wildcats. He was part of three Big Sky Championship teams and four teams advancing to the FCS Playoffs. He was named an All-Big Sky Conference Honorable Mention in 2021.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/04/23/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-back-marque-collins/
Transactions:
2025-04-24 WPG BRASWELL, Montrae DB A Missouri State DEL Active Roster
2025-04-24 WPG DEL Active Roster
2025-02-21 WPG ADD Active Roster
2025-02-21 WPG DEL Active Roster
2025-02-21 WPG ADD FROM LEAGUE SUSPENSION Active Roster
2024-05-12 WPG TRF TO LEAGUE SUSPENSION League Suspension
2024-04-02 WPG ADD Active Roster
Positional Preview #1: The Specialists
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/04/16/positional-preview-1-the-specialists-3/
Positional Preview #2: Defensive backs
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/04/17/positional-preview-2-defensive-backs/
Positional Preview #3: Linebackers
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/04/19/positional-preview-3-linebackers/
Positional Preview #4: Defensive line
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/04/21/positional-preview-4-defensive-line-3/
Positional Preview #5: Offensive Line
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/04/22/positional-preview-5-offensive-line-3/
Positional Preview #6: Receivers
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/04/23/positional-preview-6-receivers-2/
Positional Preview #7: Running backs/fullbacks
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/04/24/positional-preview-7-running-backs-fullbacks-2/
Positional Preview #8: Quarterbacks
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/04/25/positional-preview-8-quarterbacks-3/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add defensive back to roster
April 29, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive back Marque Collins.
Collins (5-11, 175, Brigham Young; born: Sept. 18, 2000, in Sacramento, CA.) signs with the Bombers after a seven-year collegiate career with Weber State (2018-2024), and BYU (2024). Collins was a recent 2025 Big 12 Pro Day attendee last March.
With Weber State, Collins recorded 100 tackles (70 solo, 30 assists), five interceptions and one and a half sacks in 47 career games. He posted several career highs in his sophomore season (2019) with 39 tackles (29 solo, 10 assists), six pass breakups and one sack in 12 starts. He earned an All-Big Sky Honourable Mention in 2021 and was a part of three Big Sky Championship teams.
Collins transferred to BYU for the 2024 season. He started 12 of 13 games and had 25 tackles (16 solo, 9 assists) and two interceptions. He finished the year as an All-Big 12 Honourable Mention via the College Football Network.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/04/29/winnipeg-blue-bombers-add-defensive-back-to-roster/
Meet the Blue Bombers 2025 Draft Class
April 29, 2025 ED Tait
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/04/29/meet-the-blue-bombers-2025-draft-class/
Transactions;
2025-04-29 WPG Atkinson, Christophe OL A Ohio ADD Active Roster
2025-04-29 WPG Samson, Kyle DL N UBC TRF TO HAM Active Roster
2025-04-29 WPG Johnson, Ryan DL A Southern Mississippi ADD Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers acquire Canadian RB Matthew Peterson in trade with Ticats
By 3Down Staff -April 29, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have acquired Canadian running back Matthew Peterson in a trade with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
The Ticats sent Peterson, the second overall pick in the Global Draft and 39th overall pick in the CFL Draft to Winnipeg in exchange for Canadian defensive lineman Kyle Samson, the eighth overall pick in the Global Draft and 36th overall pick in the CFL Draft.
The 24-year-old Peterson spent five years with the University of Alberta, rushing 477 times for 3,032 yards with nine touchdowns plus 62 receptions for 583 yards and three majors. His best U Sports season came in 2023, he rushed 158 times for 1,317 yards, 8.2 per carry, with four touchdowns in 10 games.
The five-foot-10, 210-pound back was selected in the fourth round, 36th overall by Hamilton in the 2024 CFL Draft. He attended training camp with the team and returned to Alberta for his final U Sports season.
The 24-year-old Samson was selected in the second round, 20th overall by Winnipeg during the 2024 CFL Draft. The University of British Columbia graduate made the practice roster coming out of training camp and he was activated for the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver.
The six-foot-three, 290-pound Samson dressed for 25 career games over four years with the Thunderbirds, recording 48.5 total tackles, 6.5 sacks and one interception. He was twice named a U Sports second-team All-Canadian while winning the 2023 Hardy Cup and Mitchell Bowl with UBC.
The Bombers selected Weber State defensive lineman Kemari Munier-Bailey, who hails from Great Britain, with the second overall pick in the Global Draft. Meanwhile, the Tiger-Cats chose Oregon State punter Josh Green, who comes from Australia, with the eighth overall pick.
3DownNation is your go-to resource throughout all eight CFL Draft rounds. Keep your eyes locked on the website for John Hodge's written analysis, while J.C. Abbott and Ben Grant will be live on YouTube and Facebook providing instant reaction to every pick.
https://3downnation.com/2025/04/29/winnipeg-blue-bombers-acquire-canadian-rb-matthew-peterson-in-trade-with-ticats/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add two to roster
April 30, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American offensive lineman Christophe Atkinson and American defensive end Ryan Johnson.
Atkinson (6-4, 308, Ohio; born: February 21, 2001, in Leesburg, VA.) joins the Bombers after a six-year collegiate career at Ohio University (2019-2024) and recently attending Ohio's Pro Day in late March.
He would appear in 48 games from 2021 to 2024, starting in 30 of them. In 2023 and 2024, Atkison would start every game for the Bobcats, helping the team score 37 and 53 touchdowns, respectively. He is a four-time Academic All-MAC honouree (2021-2024), and two-time Academic All-District Team member (2022-2023).
Johnson (6-3, 255, Southern Mississippi; born: January 27, 2001, in Starkville, MS.) signs with the Blue Bombers after a six-year collegiate career in both Junior College (2019-2020) and FBS (2021-2024).
For 2024, Johnson transferred to Southern Mississippi and posted 23 tackles (12 solo, 11 assists), three sacks and four tackles-for-loss (28 yards) in 12 games (6 starts).
Before Southern Mississippi, Johnson would play three seasons (2021-2023) at Akron University, recording 44 tackles (22 solo, 22 assists), two sacks, 4.5 tackles-for-loss (14 yards) and one knockdown and in 26 appearances (10 starts).
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/04/30/winnipeg-blue-bombers-add-two-to-roster-4/
Transactions:
2025-04-30 WPG Artopoeus, Chase QB A Chattanooga ADD Active Roster
Blue Bombers add quarterback to roster
WINNIPEG, MB., May 1, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American quarterback Chase Artopoeus.
Artopoeus (6-1, 195, Tennessee-Chattanooga; born: February 10, 2001, in Orcutt, CA.) signs with the Bombers after a six-year collegiate career with UCLA (2019-2022) and Tennessee-Chattanooga (2023-2024).
He would start 15 games during his career with the Mocs. Over those games, he would throw for 3,730 yards and 23 touchdowns, and rush for 152 yards and four touchdowns. In 2023, he would throw for five touchdowns in a game versus WCU and finished the season with only seven interceptions (20 touchdowns).
Artopoeus started his career with UCLA and saw action in two games during the 2022 season after spending his first three seasons on the scout/travel team.
Blue Bombers transactions – May 1The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has released American quarterback
Jake Dolegala.
Derek Taylor
@DTonOB May 1
Bombers announce a minor shakeup to their QBs with about a week to camp. They've released
Jake Dolegala.
Into camp they have:
Zach CollarosChris StrevelerTerry WilsonShea PattersonChase ArtopoeusAwaiting 2nd-round draft pick
Taylor Elgersma, who has two NFL workouts.
Transactions:
2025-05-02 WPG CORCORAN, Joey WR N New Hampshire ADD Active Roster
2025-05-02 WPG Wilson, Kobe LB A Southern Methodist ADD Active Roster
2025-05-02 WPG Euler, Austin OL A Clark Atlanta ADD Active Roster
2025-05-02 WPG NOVAK, Lane LB N Saskatchewan ADD Active Roster
2025-05-02 WPG Adair, Nicholas WR A McMaster ADD Active Roster
2025-05-02 WPG DOLEGALA, Jake QB A Central Connecticut State DEL Free Agent
2025-05-02 WPG Cooley, Quinton RB A Liberty University ADD Active Roster
2025-05-02 WPG Ogbevoen, Lucky DL G Tirol Raiders (ELF) DEL Free Agent
2025-05-02 WPG Munier-Bailey, Kemari DL G Weber State ADD Active Roster
2025-05-02 WPG LAING, Trey DL N Eastern Michigan ADD Active Roster
2025-05-02 WPG Levesque-Gallant, Alexis OL A Montreal ADD Active Roster
2025-05-02 WPG BALL, Ethan DB N Calgary ADD Active Roster
2025-05-02 WPG VIBERT, Ethan OL N South Dakota State ADD Active Roster
2025-05-02 WPG Peterson, Camron DT A Southern ADD Active Roster
Blue Bombers transactions – May 2
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Added to roster:
Global defensive end Kemari Munier-Bailey (6-3, 230, Weber State)
National linebacker (2025 CFL Draft selection – RD5/45) Lane Novak
National defensive lineman (2025 CFL Draft Selection – RD7/63) Trey Laing
National offensive lineman (2025 CFL Draft Selection – RD3/27) Ethan Vibert
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add five to roster
WINNIPEG, MB., May 2, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American running back Quinton Cooley, American offensive linemen Austin Euler and Michael Todd, as well as National receiver Nicholas Adair and National offensive lineman Alexis Levesque-Gallant.
Cooley (5-7, 210, Liberty; born: May 18, 2001, in Bailey, NC.) signs with the Bombers after a five-year collegiate career with Liberty (2023-2024), and Wake Forest (2020-2022).
At Liberty, Cooley would rush 426 times for 2,655 yards (106.2 yards-per-game) for 29 touchdowns, while catching seven passes for 52 yards. After his final season he was a William V. Campbell trophy finalist. The year prior he was the CUSA Newcomer of the Year, CUSA All-Conference first-team honoree and HERO Sports Group of Five All-America third team selection. He would also rank top 20 nationally in rushing yards per carry (13, 6.34), rushing yards (7, 1,401), rushing yards per game (15, 100.1), and total touchdowns (14, 16).
With Wake Forest, Cooley would appear in 25 games, rushing 96 times for 402 yards and four touchdowns.
Todd (6-6, 295, Fayetteville State; born: August 15, 2002, in Lumberton, NC.) signs with the Bombers after being unselected in the 2025 NFL Draft.
He finished his career with Fayetteville State as a three-time All-Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association selection won a Conference Championship in 2024. He finished his final season on the first-team All-Conference in 2024.
Euler (6-3, 283, Clark Atlanta; born: November 6, 2000, in Lithonia, GA.) comes to the Bombers after a five-year collegiate career with Clark Atlanta University (2019-2024).
After redshirting the first two years, Euler would dress for 24 games from 2021 to 2024, starting all 10 in both 2023 and 2024. In 2023, Euler was invited to the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, which is an annual postseason all-star game featuring standout players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). During the 2020-2021 academic year, he was named to the SIAC All-Academic Team.
Adair (6-3, 195, McMaster; born: February 5, 2002, in Kingston, ON.) signs as an undrafted free agent after recently attending the 2025 CFL Invitational Combine in Waterloo.
Adair dressed in 14 games in three seasons with the Marauders, reeling in 62 catches for 829 yards and four touchdowns.
Levesque-Gallant (6-2, 300, Montreal; born: January 22, 2000, in Montreal, QC.) signs with the Bombers after attending the 2025 CFL Invitational Combine in Waterloo.
Levesque dressed for 14 games at Right Guard, starting all 8 appearances in the 2022 season before moving to Center for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He would start in all his 12 appearances at center and help the offence total 1000+ yards rushing and 2,200+ yards receiving in each year, while only giving up 12 sacks.
Levesque has won the Dunsmore Cup in both 2021 and 2023, as well as the Uteck Bowl in 2023. Before college, Leveque was selected for Team Canada in 2018 and was a member of Team Quebec in 2017 and 2018.
Blue Bombers Transactions - May 2, 2025
WINNIPEG, MB., May 2, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Added to roster:
National linebacker (2025 CFL Draft selection – RD6/54) Ethan Ball
The team has also released Global defensive lineman Lucky Ogbevoen.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add three to roster
WINNIPEG, MB., May 3, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American linebacker Kobe Wilson, American defensive tackle Camron Peterson and American kicker Andrew Mevis.
Wilson (6-0, 225, Southern Methodist; born: September 26, 2001, in Snellville, GA.) signs with the Bombers after a five-year collegiate career with SMU (2023-2024) and Temple (2020-2022). He recently attended SMU's Pro Day late last March.
During his 28 games (26 starts) at SMU, Wilson would record 117 tackles (54 solo, 63 assisted), nine tackles-for-loss, six pass breakups, four sacks, one forced fumble (one recovery) and three interceptions - running one back 82 yards for a touchdown. He was awarded ACC Linebacker of the Week twice in 2024, and ended the season on the All-ACC Second Team, DCTF First Team All-Texas, AP All-ACC Second Team, and a Phil Steele All-America Honourable Mention.
Before SMU, Wilson played three seasons at Temple and had 128 tackles (70 solo, 58 assisted), 11.5 tackles-for-loss, four pass breakups, 2.5 sacks and three forced fumbles (two recoveries) in 29 appearances (5 starts).
Peterson (6-5, 280, Southern; born: September 13, 1999, in Houston, TX.) signs with the Bombers after a recent stint with the New Orleans Saints, and a five-year collegiate career with Southern (2021-2022), and McNeese State (2018-2020).
In 2023, Peterson was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. Upon being waived, he was signed by the New Orleans Saints and participated in their 2024 rookie minicamp and earned a tryout at training camp.
During his two seasons at Southern University, Peterson recorded 50 tackles (14 solo, 36 assisted), 9.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, two quarterback hurries, and one pass breakup in 22 games (18 starts). His performance as a pass rusher earned him All-Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) honours.
Mevis (5-11, 205, Iowa State; born: October 12, 1998, in Warsaw, IN.) signs with the Bombers after stints in the IFL, NFL, and four years in college with Iowa State (2021) and Fordham (2017-2019).
Mevis was recently a member of the Green Bay Blizzard and St. Louis Battlehawks of the Indoor Football league (2024). Before the IFL, Mevis was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent and attended training camp in 2022.
In 2021, Mevis would placekick in all 13 games with Iowa State, making 20 of 23 field goals (87%), including 2 of 2 from 50+, and all 32 extra points.
With Fordham, Mevis would appear in 34 games, converting 27 of 38 field goals (71%) and 63 of 69 extra points.
Transactions;
2025-05-05 WPG Todd Jr, Michael OL A Fayetteville State ADD Active Roster
2025-05-05 WPG Evans, James P G Indiana ADD Active Roster
2025-05-05 WPG MEVIS, Andrew K A Iowa State ADD Active Roster
2025-05-05 WPG Brown, Scotty WR A Centre College ADD Active Roster
2025-05-05 WPG SMITH, Jaylen LB N North Texas ADD Active Roster
Blue Bombers add draft pick to roster
WINNIPEG, MB., May 5, 2025 – The Blue Bombers today announce the team has signed national receiver Joey Corcoran
Corcoran (6-1, 208, University of New Hampshire; born: December 14, 2000, in Montreal, QC) was selected in the fifth round, 39th of last week's CFL Draft. He played 36 career games over five seasons with the Wildcats. He recorded 126 receptions for 1,476 yards and eight touchdowns during his collegiate career, including a standout 2024 season with 39 catches for 459 yards and a career-high four touchdowns. Corcoran also led the team in punt return yards that season. A product of St. Paul's School in Concord, N.H., Corcoran was a two-sport athlete who contributed to back-to-back NEPSAC championships. After redshirting his first year at UNH, he became a consistent offensive threat over the next three seasons.
WINNIPEG, MB., May 5, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Added to roster:
American receiver Scotty Brown (5-11, 185, Centre College, Born: November 2, 2001)
Blue Bombers Transactions
WINNIPEG, MB., May 5, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Added to roster:
Global punter James Evans (6-1, 215, Indiana)
National linebacker (2025 CFL Draft selection – RD2/15) Jaylen Smith
Rookie Camp '25 Primer
May 6, 2025 Ed Tait
WHO TO WATCH
#23 Tay Gowan, DB: The Blue Bombers have a couple of vacancies with Tyrell Ford and Brandon Alexander gone and Gowan comes to Winnipeg with some NFL experience. A sixth-round draft pick of the Arizona Cardinals in 2021, Gowan has seen action with Philadelphia, Minnesota and Tennessee and has good size at 6-2, 185 pounds.
#36 Russell Dandy, DB: Same story as above, except the club's defensive coaches got a sneak peek at Dandy last year in camp and then in the September practice roster expansion.
#48 Trey Vaval, DB/KR: Lump Vaval into this group — and it's a big one — as he had a look from the Atlanta Falcons year and also brings kick returning skills.
#70 Geordon Porter, WR: The Blue Bombers may have seen Kenny Lawler leave in free agency and Pokey Wilson to the New York Jets while releasing Drew Wolitarsky, but there's a huge collection of receivers in camp including CFL vets Dillon Mitchell, Reggie White, Jr. and Jerreth Sterns — all added in free agency — as well as new faces like Porter. He attended rookie camps last year with the Jets and Giants in New York
#74 Reggie Brown, WR: Another pass catcher looking to make an impression, Brown already popped out to the Blue Bombers scouting staff during his time last year with the Kansas City Chiefs. He had 53 catches for 1,054 yards and nine TDs for James Madison in 2023.
#51 Matt Kickel, OL: Big dude at 6-4, 323, Kickel started his college days at Arizona State before transferring to Aurora, where he was a star for the Spartans last season, where he was named Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year and First Team All-NACC.
#53 Dreydon Hall, DE: The Blue Bombers DL took some hits in offseason with Garbutt, Celestin Haba and Miles Fox all exiting. Plus, as dominant as Willie Jefferson is, he is 34 while newcomer James Vaughters is 31. There's room for young blood here and those two veterans could help school a CFL newcomer like Hall, who played four years at Harding University and was a conference all-star in 2023.
#51 Ryan Johnson, DE: Same scenario as Hall, above. Johnson comes straight from Southern Mississippi where he had three sacks in six starts last year.
#2 Jaiden Woodbey, LB/DB: The Blue Bombers love their hybrid linebacker/defensive backs as they offer so much flexibility and versatility in Jordan Younger's multi-faceted defence. Woodbey, like veteran Michael Griffin II, offers that skillset. He spent last year with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League and after appearing in three preseason games with the Los Angeles Rams in 2023. Began his college career at Florida State where he was named to the ESPN Freshman All-American Team and then transferred to Boston College where was twice named an All-ACC Honorable Mention.
Other names passed along by the Blue Bombers crack scouting staff to keep an eye on:
#79 David Wallis, WR
#58 Aidan Hemphill, OL
#59 Christophe Atkinson, OL
#56 Marquise Lawson-Greenwood, DL
#0 Isaiah Avery, DB
#45 Qaundre Mosely, DB
#29 Duron Lowe, DB
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/06/rookie-camp-25-primer/
Transactions:2025-05-07 WPG
LAWSON, Cameron DL N Queen's TRF TO INJURED VETERAN Injured Veteran
2025-05-07 WPG
SCHOEN, Dalton WR A Kansas State TRF TO INJURED VETERAN Injured Veteran
Derek Taylor
@DTonOB May 7
Bombers move WR
Dalton Schoen and DT
Cam Lawson to the injured veteran list (per CFL transaction wire).
Per the CBA they can attend meetings and rehab and not count against the training camp roster limits (like Oliveira and Demski last year).
Blue Bombers transactions following Rookie Camp
WINNIPEG, MB., May 10, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Released from roster:
American receiver D'Marcus Adams
American receiver Geordon Porter
American offensive lineman Michael Todd
American defensive back Jordan Toles
American defensive back Quandre Mosely
American defensive lineman Dreydon Hall
American defensive lineman Camron Peterson
American linebacker Kobe Wilson
American defensive back Duron Lowe
Blue Bombers transactions from Rookie Camp (2)
WINNIPEG, MB., May 10, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Released from roster:
American defensive back Marque Collins
National defensive lineman Brock Gowanlock
Transactions:
2025-05-11 WPG Hall, Dreydon LB A Harding DEL Free Agent
2025-05-11 WPG PIERRE, Marvin LB A Kent State DEL Free Agent
2025-05-11 WPG GARCIA, Antonio OL A Troy TRF TO LEAGUE SUSPENSION League Suspension
2025-05-11 WPG LOWE, Duron DB A Liberty DEL Free Agent
2025-05-11 WPG Collins, Marque DB A Brigham Young DEL Free Agent
2025-05-11 WPG Porter, Geordon WR A Connecticut DEL Free Agent
2025-05-11 WPG Peterson, Camron DT A Southern DEL Free Agent
2025-05-11 WPG KELLY, Jake DB N Bishop's ADD Active Roster
2025-05-11 WPG PIERRE, Marvin LB A Kent State DEL Active Roster
2025-05-11 WPG Adams, D'Marcus WR A Syracuse DEL Free Agent
2025-05-11 WPG KELLY, Jake DB N Bishop's DEL Active Roster
2025-05-11 WPG MOSELY, Quandre DB A Kentucky DEL Free Agent
2025-05-11 WPG Wilson, Kobe LB A Southern Methodist DEL Free Agent
2025-05-11 WPG Bridges, Devo DL A Fresno State ADD Active Roster
2025-05-11 WPG KELLY, Jake DB N Bishop's TRF TO SIX GAME INJURY Six Game Injury
2025-05-11 WPG Todd Jr, Michael OL A Fayetteville State DEL Free Agent
2025-05-11 WPG Gaulden, Rashaan DB A Tennessee TRF TO LEAGUE SUSPENSION League Suspension
2025-05-11 WPG Davis, Javaris DB A Auburn TRF TO LEAGUE SUSPENSION League Suspension
2025-05-11 WPG Toles, Jordan DB A Morgan State DEL Free Agent
2025-05-11 WPG GOWANLOCK, Brock DL N Manitoba DEL Free Agent
Training Camp '25 Preview
May 11, 2025 Ed Tait
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/11/training-camp-25-preview/
Blue Bombers transactions – May 11
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Added to roster:
American defensive end Devo Bridges (6-2, 255, Fresno State)
Released from roster:
American linebacker Marvin Pierre
Darrin Bauming @DarrinBauming
For those eagle-eyed in attendance, the QB wearing No. 7 (not listed here) is CFL QB Internship Program player Cole Anseeuw of the @MBBisons. #Bombers
Darrin Bauming @DarrinBauming May 11
Good morning, Winnipeg.
Blue #Bombers training camp officially kicks off in about one hour, and here is how the roster looks on Day 1.
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Blue Bombers Training Camp Report - Day 2
May 12, 2025 Ed Tait
FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH... Random thoughts after two days of Blue Bombers training camp:
-Read into this what you will, if anything, but the Blue Bombers No. 1 receiving corps to start sessions the last couple of days has featured Canadians Nic Demski and Kevens Clercius along with Keric Wheatfall and Myron Mitchell with reps also going to Dillon Mitchell, White, Jr. and Sterns.
Gabe Wallace and Tui Eli have been getting the majority of work in Dobson's old left guard spot, with Kyrie Wilson at weak-side linebacker and Marquise Bridges in Ford's cornerback spot and Jamal Parker, Jr. getting looks at safety.
-Receiver Dalton Schoen, defensive tackle Cam Lawson and defensive back Jake Kelly — all coming off season-ending injuries from last year — have yet to practice. Both Lawson and Schoen were placed on the injured veteran list to start camp.
CONGRATS TO... QB Taylor Elgersma, a second-round pick of the Blue Bombers earlier this month who is apparently on the verge of signing with the Green Bay Packers, as reported by Justin Dunk of 3Down Nation.
The Blue Bombers still have a pile of bodies in their QB room with Zach Collaros, Chris Streveler, Terry Wilson, Shea Patterson and Chase Artopoeus.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/12/blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-2/
Blue Bombers sign 6th overall CFL Draft selection Connor Shay
May 13, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed their first selection, 6th overall in the 2025 CFL Draft, linebacker Connor Shay.
Shay (6'2″, 232, University of Wyoming; born Feb 2, 2002 in Danville, California) emerged as a key defensive player for the University of Wyoming Cowboys during the 2024 season. In his senior year, Shay started all 12 games at weak-side linebacker, amassing 76 total tackles (45 solo), 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and one interception. His Canadian heritage – through his father, Chuck Shay, who was born in Charlottetown, P.E.I. – have contributed to his eligibility for National status in the CFL.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/13/blue-bombers-sign-6th-overall-cfl-draft-selection-connor-shay/
Transactions:
2025-05-13 WPG SHAY, Connor LB N Wyoming ADD Active Roster
Blue Bombers transactions – May 14
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Released from roster:
American defensive end Ryan Johnson
American defensive back Patrick Rogers
American offensive lineman Austin Euler
American quarterback Shea Patterson
American kicker Andrew Mevis
American defensive back Marcus Hillman
American receiver Scott Brown
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/14/blue-bombers-transactions-may-14/
Transactions:
2025-05-14 WPG Johnson, Ryan DL A Southern Mississippi DEL Free Agent
2025-05-14 WPG MAKONZO, Enock LB N Coastal Carolina TRF TO SIX GAME INJURY Six Game Injury
2025-05-14 WPG PATTERSON, Shea QB A Michigan DEL Free Agent
2025-05-14 WPG Brown, Scotty WR A Centre College DEL Free Agent
2025-05-14 WPG Rogers, Patrick DB A Central Washington DEL Free Agent
2025-05-14 WPG Euler, Austin OL A Clark Atlanta DEL Free Agent
2025-05-14 WPG MEVIS, Andrew K A Iowa State DEL Free Agent
2025-05-14 WPG Hillman, Marcus DB A Elon University DEL Free Agent
Blue Bombers Training Camp Report Day 4
May 14, 2025 ED Tait
DEEP CUTS THE KNIFE: The Blue Bombers released seven players to get down to 75 (not including draft picks) and that listed included defensive backs Patrick Rogers and Marcus Hillman, defensive end Ryan Johnson, offensive lineman Austin Euler, kicker Andrew Mevis, receiver Scotty Brown and veteran QB Shea Patterson.
The release of Patterson drew some raised eyebrows from outside the building. Signed in the offseason following his release from the Roughriders, he was seen as a potential No. 2 when brought aboard.
But a healthy Chris Streveler and the improvement in Terry Wilson — rookie Chase Artopoeus is also still here — was part of the decision to part ways.
"We had a full (quarterback) room. It was tough to spread out all the reps," said O'Shea. "But with Strev flying around out there and Terry coming back and looking like he's improved it's how you get keep everybody in reps until the first preseason game — it just wasn't going to work."
FYI: RB/KR Peyton Logan left practice Wednesday morning and returned near the end in street clothes and with a noticeable limp. No update yet on his status... Also not practising on Wednesday was RT Eric Lofton and Global DE Kemari Munier-Bailey.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/14/blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-4/
Blue Bombers Training Camp Report Day 5
May 15, 2025 ED Tait
FYI: Not practising on Thursday were KR/PR Peyton Logan, OT Eric Lofton, DB Jamal Parker, Jr., Rec Dalton Schoen, DT Cam Lawson, LB Lane Novak... With Lofton down Kendall Randolph continues to get a lot of work at right tackle... And without Logan on the field the list of kick returners includes Myron Mitchell, Kody Case, Dillon Mitchell, Gavin Cobb, Evan Holm, Keilahn Harris, David Wallis and Jaylen Hall.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/15/blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-5/
Blue Bombers Training Camp Report Day 6
May 16, 2025 Ed Tait
FYI: Not practising on Friday were OL Eric Lofton, RB/KR Peyton Logan and receiver Kody Case, while DB Jamal Parker, Jr. and LB Lane Novak were both back. O'Shea said after the session there is no timetable on when receiver Dalton Schoen or defensive tackle Cam Lawson — both coming off knee injuries — will begin practising... Gabe Wallace and Tui Eli continue to share work at the guard spot left vacant by the departure of Liam Dobson, with Kendall Randolph and Micah Vanterpool getting looks at Lofton's right tackle spot... Among the receivers who continue to impress are second-year man Myron Mitchell and newcomer Keilahn Harris while DB Cam Allen, taking a ton of work at safety, continues to make play after play.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/16/blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-6/
Blue Bombers transactions – May 17
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Added to roster:
American defensive end Phillip Webb (6-5, 265, Jackson State)
American offensive lineman Tyler Elsbury (6-5, 312, Iowa)
American offensive lineman Brayden Keim (6-8, 322, BYU)
Released from roster:
American offensive lineman Chris Walker
American offensive lineman Matt Kickel
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/17/blue-bombers-transactions-may-17/
Blue Bombers Training Camp Report Day 7
May 17, 2025 Ed Tait
FYI: Notes from Saturday and Day 7 of Blue Bombers training camp...
-Not practising were OL Eric Lofton, DBs Jamal Parker, Jr. and Josh Hagerty, DT Jake Thomas, WR Dalton Schoen and DT Cameron Lawson. Returning to work were WR Kody Case and DE Kemari Munier-Bailey.
-WR/KR Peyton Logan has been moved to the one-game injured list, meaning he would miss the season opener.
-Gabe Wallace and Tui Eli continue to share reps at guard, with Kendall Randolph at Lofton's right tackle spot. Tanner Schmekel saw an increased workload at DT with Thomas and Lawson sidelined.
-The receivers continuing to get the most work with Collaros and Canadian starters Nic Demski and Kevens Clercius have been Myron Mitchell, as outlined above, along with Sterns, White, Jr, and Keric Wheatfall.
Asked for his assessment of Dillon Mitchell, O'Shea offered this:
"(He's) learning a new system. Tall guy, moves around well. For any of those new guys who are coming into our building from a different program, there is a different way of doing things. There's a lot they have to learn — a new playbook, all those things. All the guys we signed are starting to move around and look different and starting to figure out how they fit."
COMINGS/GOINGS: The Blue Bombers added three and released two on Saturday. Coming aboard are DE Phillip Webb (6-5, 265, Jackson State) and two OL in Tyler Elsbury (6-5, 312, Iowa) and Brayden Keim (6-8, 322, BYU) while two OL were released in Chris Walker and Matt Kickel.
-Webb was recently in minicamp with the Miami Dolphins and spent the last two years at Jackson State, suiting up for 25 games and registering 35 defensive tackles, 16 tackles for losses, six sacks, two passes defended and a fumble recovery. Before coming to the JSU he played in three games at LSU in 2021.
-Elsbury recently attended minicamp with the Seattle Seahawks after playing in 50 games, six of them starts, during his days with the Hawkeyes.
-Keim, who made 19 starts at BYU and was an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention last season, comes to the club after being invited to minicamps with both the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears.
O'Shea on the scouting and coaching staff working in concert to make sure they see as many prospects as they can during a camp:
"(The scouting staff has) a list of guys they're always talking to or who they like who are on our neg list (their CFL rights owned by the Blue Bombers). Guys become available at different times and so it may seem like it's not great to bring a guy in after six days of camp or they miss rookie camp and don't have that foundation. But depending on the position and the guy they can pick it up very quickly and the coaches understand they've got to have a certain structure in place where a new guy can learn and quickly take the field and not be totally out of place.
"That department's job is to look to make us better always."
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/17/blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-7/
Transactions:
2025-05-16 WPG LOGAN, Peyton RB A Tennessee Martin TRF TO SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-05-16 WPG Keim, Brayden OL A Brigham Young ADD Active Roster
2025-05-16 WPG Walker, Chris OL A Montana DEL Free Agent
2025-05-16 WPG Elsbury, Tyler OL A Iowa ADD Active Roster
2025-05-16 WPG Kickel, Matt OL A Aurora DEL Active Roster
2025-05-16 WPG Webb, Phillip DL A Jackson State ADD Active Roster
Blue Bombers transactions – May 18
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Added to roster:
American defensive lineman Kevin Pointer (6-1, 285, Wake Forest)
Blue Bombers Training Camp Week 1 Status Report
May 18, 2025 Ed Tait
FYI: Not practising Sunday were OL Eric Lofton, Rec Dalton Schoen, DT Jake Thomas, DB Jake Kelly, DT Cam Lawson, DB Josh Hagerty, RB/KR Peyton Logan... New quarterback coach Jarious Jackson has yet to report and O'Shea repeated Sunday that he is away for 'personal reasons.'
NEW BLUE BLOOD: The Blue Bombers added defensive tackle Kevin Pointer (6-1, 285, Wake Forest) on Sunday. Pointer was most recently in rookie minicamp with the Las Vegas Raiders after playing 43 games at Wake Forest, where he was an All-ACC Honorable Mention last year.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/18/blue-bombers-training-camp-week-1-status-report/
Transactions;
2025-05-18 WPG Pointer, Kevin DL A Wake Forest ADD Active Roster
2025-05-18 WPG HAGERTY, Joshua DB N Saskatchewan TRF TO SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
Blue Bombers Training Camp Report Day 9
May 19, 2025 Ed Tait
WELCOME BACK, SCHOEN: The big news Monday was the return of Dalton Schoen to the practice field. One of the CFL's most-dominant players in 2022-23, the veteran receiver missed all but 2 1/2 games last year after suffering a season-ending knee injury.
And he looked superb in his first day back.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/19/blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-9/
Transactions:
2025-05-19 WPG SCHOEN, Dalton WR A Kansas State ADD FROM INJURED VETERAN Active Roster
2025-05-19 WPG Wright, Brandon DL A Michigan State TRF TO LEAGUE SUSPENSION League Suspension
Blue Bombers Training Camp Report Day 10
May 20, 2025 Ed Tait
FYI: RT Eric Lofton returned to practice on Tuesday, but the number of players held out was long in receivers Nic Demski, Jerreth Sterns, David Wallis, Bryson Daughtry, Gavin Cobb, RB Brady Oliveira, OL Brayden Keim and DBs Josh Hagerty and Ethan Ball.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/20/blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-10/
Transactions:2025-05-20 WPG
Kwemo, Nicodeme WR A Queen's ADD Active Roster
2025-05-20 WPG
LAING, Trey DL N Eastern Michigan DEL Free Agent
Derek Taylor
@DTonOB May 20
Per the CFL transaction wire the Bombers have released 7th-round draft pick
Trey Laing. They added him to the roster on May 2 but Laing hadn't arrived at camp yet.
They've signed Canadian WR
Nico Kwemo (Queen's)
Derek Taylor
@DTonOB May 21
If I'm not mistaken the Bombers could have put
Laing on the Suspended List and held onto his rights (28 such moves in the CFL since May 11).
Releasing him feels like Laing has chosen to move on from football. Hopefully he is doing well.
Derek Taylor
@DTonOB May 21
Mike O'Shea said today that
Laing was at rookie camp then was excused to take care of a personal issue.
Bombers don't expect him back.
Blue Bombers transactions – May 21
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Added to roster:
National receiver Nico Kwemo (6-2, 205, Queen's)
Released from roster:
National defensive lineman Trey Laing
Blue Bombers Training Camp Report Day 11
May 21, 2025 Ed Tait
FYI: The Blue Bombers released seventh-round draft pick Trey Laing, a DE from Eastern Michigan on Wednesday. He reported for rookie minicamp was on the field for one practice and then left for personal reasons. Head coach Mike O'Shea: "As of right now he's not coming back, and we could use the (roster) spot. I expected him to go home and take care of what he needs to do."... OL Micah Vanterpool saw his workload increase at guard on Wednesday alongside left tackle Stanley Bryant and centre Chris Kolankowski... Not practising on Wednesday were receivers Gavin Cobb, David Wallis, Jerreth Sterns, DB Josh Hagerty and Ethan Ball while DT Cam Lawson and DB Jake Kelly are still recuperating from surgeries... With some receivers down, the club added Canadian Nico Kwemo of Queen's. The 6-2, 205-pound receiver had 34 receptions for 452 yards and two TDs in 10 games for the Golden Gaels last year and attended the CFL's Invitational Combine in Waterloo this spring but was not drafted.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/21/blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-11/
Transactions:2025-05-21 WPG
Wright, Brandon DL A Michigan State ADD FROM LEAGUE SUSPENSION Active Roster
2025-05-21 WPG
Keim, Brayden OL A Brigham Young DEL Free Agent
Derek Taylor
@DTonOB May 21
Per the transaction wire the Bombers released OL
Brayden Keim (signed May 16). He got injured in camp.
They've added DE
Brandon Wright from the suspended list.
48-Hour Primer Blue Bombers Training Camp Report Day 12
May 22, 2025 Ed Tait
FYI: The Blue Bombers will release their first preseason depth chart on Friday in advance of Saturday's tilt. Head coach Mike O'Shea said teams can dress as many players as they like for home preseason games with likely only the injured players not in the lineup.
Not practising over the last few days have been Canadian DBs Josh Hagerty and Ethan Ball, receivers Gavin Cobb and Nic Demski while Stanley Bryant was in attendance and uniform, but not in gear.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/22/48-hour-primer-blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-12/
Blue Bombers sign QB Zach Collaros to a one-year extension
May 23, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed quarterback Zach Collaros to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 Canadian Football League season.
Collaros is entering his sixth season with the Blue Bombers and has firmly established himself as one of the greatest pivots in franchise history.
A two-time Grey Cup champion with the club in 2019 and 2021, he has helped guide the team to five straight championship game appearances while twice being named the CFL's Most Outstanding Player (2021, 2022) and CFL All-Star (2021, 2022). No other quarterback in league history has started more than three consecutive Grey Cup games.
Since his arrival from Toronto at the trade deadline in October of 2019, the Blue Bombers are 57-18, including playoffs, in games in which he has started.
His 49 regular season wins ranks third in franchise history behind only Ken Ploen (82) and Dieter Brock (71) and his 16,177 passing yards is fifth in Blue Bombers history.
Collaros threw for a career-best 4,336 yards in 17 games in 2024 with 17 touchdowns against 15 interceptions as the team was 10-7 in his 17 starts. He had four 300 yards-plus passing performances last year, including a season-high 432 yards in a win over Edmonton in September. He also threw for six touchdowns in that game, tied for second most in franchise history with Sean Salisbury (Sept. 10, 1989, vs. B.C.) and Jack Jacobs (Oct. 4, 1952, vs. Calgary) behind Jim Van Pelt's record seven touchdown game against Saskatchewan on August 29, 1959.
Collaros has now suited up for 158 career CFL games with Toronto (2012-13), Hamilton (2014-17), Saskatchewan (2018-19) and Winnipeg (2019-). His 32,935 career passing yards ranks 17th in CFL history and his next passing TD will be the 200th of his career.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/23/blue-bombers-sign-qb-zach-collaros-to-a-one-year-extension/
Preseason game 1:Darrin Bauming @DarrinBauming May 23
Preseason Week 1 for the #Bombers and #Riders Saturday.
No
Demski,
Schoen or right tackle
Eric Lofton for Winnipeg.
Derek Taylor
@DTonOB May 23
Bombers depth for Saturday's preseason opener vs. Riders.
No
Schoen,
Demski or
Eric Lofton.
Collaros in as the starter. And
Oliveira could get his first preseason carry since 2022.
The @Wpg_BlueBombers depth chart for tomorrow's preseason game:
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Derek Taylor
@DTonOB May 23
Looks like the Riders are bringing most of the big dogs:
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Game Preview: Preseason #1 SASK at WPGMay 23, 2025 Ed Tait
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/23/game-preview-preseason-1-sask-at-wpg/
Need to Know Training Camp Day 16
May 26, 2025 Ed Tait
LAWSON RETURNS: Encouraging news from sick bay with veteran Canadian defensive tackle Cam Lawson back at practice for the first time since suffering a season-ending knee injury in last year's preseason.
Lawson, who seemed poised for a bust-out campaign after posting five sacks in a rotation with Jake Thomas in 2023, participated in the first chunk of Monday's practice before spending the rest playing the spectator.
RECEIVER BATTLE: Monday's practice opened with Nic Demski, Dalton Schoen and Kevens Clercius joined in the receiving corps by Keric Wheatfall and Reggie White, Jr. working with Zach Collaros & Co.
FYI: Not practising on Monday were RB Brady Oliveira, DBs Cam Allen and Ethan Ball and WR David Wallis, along with DB Jake Kelly... O'Shea praised all four QBs who saw action on Saturday immediately after the game. Asked again about rookie Chase Artopoeus, who was 5 of 6 for 43 yards and rushed once for 10 yards after entering the game with just over three minutes remaining, he said: "He's done a great job taking in information and then showing poise on the field. When you put a young guy who is new to the CFL in the position to run a drive where the play clock — our CFL-specific play clock really matters — and he executes it extremely well, it's just nice to see. You don't often get that in a training camp or first preseason game setting. But it was good by the receivers, too. There was a lot of very positive IQ footage to show from that last drive from a lot of young guys — Chase being one of them. I thought he did a great job."
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/26/need-to-know-training-camp-day-16/
Transactions:2025-05-26 WPG
CASE, Kody WR A Illinois TRF TO LEAGUE SUSPENSION League Suspension
2025-05-26 WPG
LAWSON, Cameron DL N Queen's ADD FROM INJURED VETERAN Active Roster
Derek Taylor
@DTonOBDT
Cam Lawson is dressed and practicing today. Trying to see if there's a corresponding move to bringing him off the veteran injured list.
The corresponding move was the Bombers moving WR
Kody Case to the suspended list.
Case didn't play Saturday and sat out the latter part of last Thursday's practice.
Blue Bombers Training Camp Report Day 17
May 27, 2025 Ed Tait
FYI: Dillon Mitchell was not at practice on Tuesday, with head coach Mike O'Shea indicating he had been 'excused' from the session.'... Not practising where RB Brady Oliveira, DBs Cam Allen, Josh Hagerty, Jake Kelly and Ethan Ball and receiver Keric Wheatfall... With Peyton Logan on the mend and Friday's final preseason game on the horizon, Myron Mitchell, Trey Vaval, Gavin Cobb, David Wallis and Keilahn Harris were all fielding kicks at practice on Tuesday.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/27/blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-17/
48-Hr Primer Blue Bombers Training Camp Report — Day 18
May 28, 2025 Ed Tait
FYI: Not practising on Wednesday and making them unlikely to play Friday were RB Brady Oliveira, OL Eric Lofton, dime Redha Kramdi along with DBs Ethan Ball, Josh Hagerty and Jake Kelly... WR Dillon Mitchell was back in his gear after being excused from Tuesday's session.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/28/48-hr-primer-blue-bombers-training-camp-report-day-18/
Preseason game 2:Derek Taylor
@DTonOB May 29
Bombers roster for Friday on @680CJOB
Streveler starts as prepare for the season opener without
Collaros.
Dalton Schoen's first game action since week 3 last season.
Most of the first-team D stays home
Great to see
Cam Lawson on the roster. He tore his ACL in the preseason opener last year.
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Game Preview: Preseason #2 — WPG at SASKMay 29, 2025 Ed Tait
NOTABLE: The Blue Bombers are leaving 13 regulars in Winnipeg for the final preseason game in DEs
Willie Jefferson and
James Vaughters, DT
Jake Thomas, LBs
Tony Jones,
Kyrie Wilson and
Shayne Gauthier, defensive backs
Deatrick Nichols,
Evan Holm,
Terrell Bonds and
Michael Griffin II, running back
Brady Oliveira and right tackle
Eric Lofton.
All four quarterbacks will dress, with
Chris Streveler listed as the starter and
Zach Collaros,
Chase Artopoeus and
Terry Wilson listed behind him in that order.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/29/game-preview-preseason-2-wpg-at-sask/
Transactions:
2025-05-31 WPG CASE, Kody WR A Illinois ADD FROM LEAGUE SUSPENSION Active Roster
2025-05-31 WPG Wallis, David WR A Randolph-Macon College DEL Active Roster
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release wide receiver David Wallis
May 31, 2025 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released wide receiver David Wallis and added wide receiver Kody Case to the active roster on Saturday according to the CFL Transactions page.
David Wallis is six foot and weighs 184 pounds. The 23-year-old from Cedar Point, North Carolina, signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on February 14, 2025. In 2025, Wallis made one catch for five yards, three kick returns for 57 yards, and one punt return for seven yards in two preseason games.
The New England Patriots signed Wallis as an undrafted free agent on June 3, 2024. In 2024, Wallis made two catches for 16 yards, seven kick returns for 202 yards, and four punt returns for 47 yards in three preseason games. The Patriots released him on August 27, 2024.
Collegiately, Wallis played five seasons at Randolph–Macon College (2019-23) making 146 catches for 3,144 yards, 34 touchdowns, 18 carries for 127 yards, and 22 kick returns for 444 yards in 42 games for the Jackets.
He was named a two-time First Team All-ODAC, Second Team All-Region, First Team All-Region, First Team All-State by VaSID, and a two-time Offensive End of the Year by Touchdown Club of Richmond.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/05/31/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-wide-receiver-david-wallis/
Blue Bombers transactions – June 1
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Released from roster:
American receiver Keilahn Harris
National receiver Nic Kwemo
National receiver AK Gassama
American receiver Bryson Daughtry
American receiver Reggie Brown
American receiver David Wallis
American receiver Myron Mitchell
American receiver Jaylen Hall
American defensive lineman Devo Bridges
National receiver Nick Adair
American offensive lineman Aidan Hemphill
American offensive lineman Christophe Atkinson
National offensive lineman Alexis Levesque-Gallant
American defensive back Dexter Lawson Jr.
American defensive lineman Kevin Pointer
American defensive lineman Marquise Lawson-Greenwood
American defensive lineman Phillip Webb
American defensive lineman Brandon Wright
American defensive back Isaiah Avery
American defensive back Russell Dandy
American defensive back Tay Gowan
American defensive back Latavious Brini
National long snapper Ian Leroux
Global punter James Evans
Added to practice roster:
American running back Quinton Cooley
American receiver Reggie White Jr.
National receiver Gavin Cobb
American receiver Kody Case
American defensive back Cam Allen
American defensive back Jaiden Woodbey
American defensive lineman Jay Person
American offensive lineman Tyler Elsbury
National offensive lineman Ethan Vibert
National defensive back Ethan Ball
Global defensive lineman Kemari Munier-Bailey
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/01/blue-bombers-transactions-june-1/
Transactions:
2025-06-01 WPG Lawson-Greenwood, Marquise DL A Lincoln DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG MITCHELL, Myron WR A Alabama Birmingham DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Wright, Brandon DL A Michigan State DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Gowan, Tay DB A Central Florida DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Kwemo, Nicodeme WR N Queen's DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Atkinson, Christophe OL A Ohio DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG HARRIS, Keilahn WR A Oklahoma Baptist DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Allen, Cam DB A Purdue TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
2025-06-01 WPG Evans, James P G Indiana DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Adair, Nicholas WR N McMaster DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Cooley, Quinton RB A Liberty University TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
2025-06-01 WPG Brown, Reggie WR A James Madison DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Hemphill, Aidan OL A Texas Southern DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Daughtry, Bryson WR A Elon College DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG VIBERT, Ethan OL N South Dakota State TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
2025-06-01 WPG Munier-Bailey, Kemari DL G Weber State TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
2025-06-01 WPG Woodbey, Jaiden DB A Boston College TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
2025-06-01 WPG Person, Jason DL A Chattanooga TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
2025-06-01 WPG HALL, Jaylen WR A Western Kentucky DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Levesque-Gallant, Alexis OL N Montreal DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Elsbury, Tyler OL A Iowa TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
2025-06-01 WPG Brini, Latavious LB A Arkansas DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Webb, Phillip DL A Jackson State DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Avery, Isaiah DB A Portland State DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Gassama, Abdul-Karim WR N Manitoba DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Leroux, Ian LS N Laval DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG Bridges, Devo DL A Fresno State DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG CASE, Kody WR A Illinois TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
2025-06-01 WPG Dandy, Russell DB A Eastern Illinois DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG COBB, Gavin WR N Manitoba TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
2025-06-01 WPG Pointer, Kevin DL A Wake Forest DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG LAWSON, Dexter DB A Appalachian State DEL Free Agent
2025-06-01 WPG WHITE JR., Reggie WR A Monmouth TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
2025-06-01 WPG BALL, Ethan DB N Calgary TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
Blue Bombers make roster moves
June 1, 2025 Ed Tait
There's a feeling of both finality and opportunity to Canadian Football League cut-down day, with doors unfortunately closing for many and swinging wide open for those that survive.
It's also a bit of a moving target, with the roster hardly carved in stone as teams begin final preparations for the start of the 2025 season this week — and a week after for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The Blue Bombers made official Sunday morning their roster moves after Friday's final preseason win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders, releasing 24 players and moving 11 to the practice roster.
The cuts news:
-First off, the only real mild surprise of those who were released outright was Mitchell, who shone in rookie camp and then carried that into the first couple of weeks of main camp. But as the sessions wore on, the very deep receiver class stepped up and, apparently, passed him on the depth chart.
Also among the releases were two CFL Draft picks in Gassama, (sixth round, 2024) and Leroux (fourth round, 2024) and one global pick in James Evans (second round, 2025).
Worth noting:
-Four players from the 2025 CFL Draft class are on the active roster as of now in linebackers Connor Shay (Rd 1, 6th overall), Jaylen Smith (Rd 2, 15th overall) and Lane Novak (Rd 5, 45th overall) and receiver Joey Corcoran (Rd 5, 39th overall) while OL Ethan Vibert (Rd 3, 27th overall) and DB Ethan Ball (54th overall) are on the practice roster.
The three other picks from '25 include second-round pick QB Taylor Elgersma, who signed with the Green Bay Packers, DL Trey Laing, who reported for rookie camp and then left to attend to personal matters and OL Iwinosa Uwubanmwen, who is recovering from an injury and is heading back to the University of Alberta.
Among the new faces who earned jobs based on their camp performances:
-Free agent veteran receivers Jerreth Sterns and Dillon Mitchell both open on the active roster. Sterns was steady throughout camp while Mitchell struggled to find consistency but has a proven track record in the league. White, Jr. is on the practice roster.
-Veteran defensive end James Vaughters has been impressive after his years in Calgary and figures to offer some pressure opposite Willie Jefferson.
-Linebacker Jonathan Jones, ex of Toronto, joins a talented list of linebackers and can play both the middle and weak side spots.
-CB/KR Trey Vaval: versatile defender who is in the discussion to be the opening week kick returner with Peyton Logan currently injured.
-RB Matthew Peterson: Canadian tailback acquired from Hamilton before the Global draft and offers depth behind Brady Oliveira.
-DT Collin Kornelson: Manitoba Bisons product drafted in the fifth round (44th overall) in the 2023 CFL Draft.
-QB Chase Artopoeus: looked promising in the first preseason game before getting dinged Friday and having his reps limited. With Zach Collaros serving his one-game suspension for the opener, Chris Streveler, Terry Wilson and Artopoeus would be the three QBs dressed.
New faces who begin on the practice roster:
-Cooley: the rookie RB nicknamed 'The Shuttlebus' by teammates, put together a solid preseason and led the team in rushing in both games, totalling 13 carries for 92 yards.
-Cobb: another Manitoba Bisons product who was drafted by Edmonton and appeared in 29 games over 2023-24.
-Allen: Solid first preseason game with an interception and, after not practising last week, suited up for the second contest and had a pass knockdown. He'll continue to push Jamal Parker, Jr. for the safety job.
-Woodbey: all over the stats sheets in two preseason games and offers versatility.
-Elsbury: big dude at 6-5, 315; came to the club after attending Seattle's rookie minicamp and playing his college ball at Iowa.
-Munier-Bailey: the team's first pick in the 2025 Global Draft. Was dinged early in camp, started to flash his skills in second preseason game.
Expect more clarity on the roster and potential depth chart after the club returns to practice later in their Week 1 bye and then leading up to the season opener against the B.C. Lions on June 12th at Princess Auto Stadium.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/01/blue-bombers-make-roster-moves/
John Hodge @JohnDHodge
Based on today's cuts, here is what Winnipeg's depth chart (unofficially) looks like, including injured players.
Logan, Lofton, Makonzo, Hagerty, and Kelly will likely start the year on IR, while Collaros is moved to the suspended list.
https://x.com/JohnDHodge/status/1929203068131803345
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Derek Taylor
@DTonOBThe biggest news is that the Bombers kept American RB
Quinton Cooley and he accepted a practice roster spot.
Perhaps surprise releases:
RECs
Myron Mitchell,
Jaylen HallDB
Isaiah Avery (big plays on Friday)
P
James Evans (Global & they have 2 Global practice roster spots open)
By my count the Bombers have 51 players left on the active roster (4 are already on injured list).
So, there are 6 or 7 roster moves to be made before the opener (injured list, suspended list, healthy scratch)
RECOUNT: Make that 52 players left on the Bombers active roster. That makes 7 or 8 moves in advance of the opener.
Game day roster can be 44 or 45. The 45th spot can be a Canadian or a Global.
Rookies to make the team:
DBs
Cam Allen,
Trey Vaval,
Jaylen Smith,
Ethan BallLB
Connor Shay,
Lane NovakDT
Collin KornelsonWR
Joey Corcoran RBs
Quinton Cooley,
Matthew PetersonMust add QB
Chase Artopoeus to the list. Hopefully he's okay after taking a big hit in Friday's game.
And first-year Bombers via free agency:
DE
James VaughtersLB
Jonathan JonesREC
Jerreth SternsREC
Dillon MitchellREC
Reggie White Jr.REC
Gavin CobbRB
Peyton Logan (1), DBs
Enock Makonzo (6) &
Josh Hagerty (1) are on the injured list
And the Bombers active roster contains 24 non-QB Americans. That means 4 need to go to various lists (practice, injured, etc).
Teams are allowed a max of 19 Americans on the game-day roster and 1 Nationalized American (so 20 in total)
Blue Bombers announce jersey number changes
WINNIPEG, MB., June 2, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following players have adjusted their jerseys numbers:
Defensive back Cam Allen - #0
Quarterback Chase Artopoeus - #12
Defensive back Trey Vaval #23
Defensive back Jaiden Woodbey - #26
Defensive back Josh Haggerty - #27
Defensive back Ethan Ball - #29
Defensive back Enock Makonzo - #43
Defensive lineman Kemari Munier-Bailey -#45
Linebacker Lane Novak - #48
Receiver Joey Corcoran - #81
Need to Know - Bye Week #1
June 4, 2025 Ed Tait
More notes and quotes after Wednesday's bye week practice in this week's Need to Know...
TO-DO: Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea on what he wanted the coaches and squad to get done during the bye week:
"Not short-change it. The idea that we just want to get to a game and get it played — we've got lots of time and lots of work left to be done. So, what we really want to do is not short-change the time we have and be so fired up about getting to the game that we miss these opportunities to get better and we've got a lot to work to get better."
And asked what he liked about the team after the cut-down on Saturday, he added:
"A lot of good football players. We watched the tape again and we realized we released a lot of good football players, too. I like our group, and I like some of the pieces we've added in terms of their experience, their football IQ, their desire to go play good football. I like the attitude we're carrying in and out of practice."
FYI: Limited or not practising on Wednesday were: OL Stanley Bryant and Eric Lofton, RB Brady Oliveira, QB Chris Streveler, DBs Josh Hagerty, Ethan Ball and Jake Kelly, LB Shayne Gauthier and RB/KR Peyton Logan.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/04/need-to-know-bye-week-1/
Mitchell: "I'm definitely having way more fun being out here."
June 5, 2025 ED Tait
THE GRIND: Blue Bombers fans know how last year started — an 0-4 start that became 2-6 before the club won nine of its last 10, finished first in the West Division for a fourth straight season and appeared in a fifth consecutive Grey Cup. Changes to this year's training camp approach has seen unfold as more of a grind — by design.
"We tried to keep that pedal down pretty hard because — not really able to pinpoint exactly everything about last year and not really wanting to revisit it at all," said O'Shea. "I just thought this is the way we had to do it and we had to do it differently, for sure, because we certainly want to start differently."
Asked if that will result in a better start, O'Shea shrugged and added:
"We've still got to play the games. I'm always confident. I think we've got a good football team, and they believe that, too, so as long as we go out and put into practice what we've done in training camp and play the the way we're supposed to play and do those things, we should have a good start. What that equates to, I don't know, but we should have a good start and be pleased with it.
"... I like our team. I like where we're at. I thought we had good depth in training camp, too, and a lot of difficult choices to make which everybody wants. We maybe say that every year, but this is another year, and I thought we had a lot of good depth in camp."
FYI: RB Brady Oliveira, WR Kody Case, OL Stanley Bryant were all back at practice on Thursday after playing the spectators on Wednesday... Not practising were DBs Josh Hagerty, Ethan Ball, RB/KR Peyton Logan, OL Eric Lofton... Gabe Wallace continues to get a lot of work at left guard... O'Shea on practising during the bye week as the CFL regular season opens Thursday night: "These last two days have really been all about us. We don't really have the film to use — we'll see how (the B.C. Lions, next week's opponent) play Saturday night, late, and we'll get to that. These last two days have been excellent. I told the guys that after, 'If we could practice like that every single day — which we can't — I'd really enjoy it.' There's more fundamental work to do. These were good days to get out and run around and put in some thoughts that we want to carry through the season and dial up a bunch of special teams stuff that we didn't do through camp. This was the design of it, that we would use these two days for this purpose, and I think it's served us well."
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/05/mitchell-its-about-pushing-forward-and-continuing-to-get-better-every-single-day-and-striving-to-be-the-player-i-am/
Blue Bombers Milestone Tracker
June 8, 2025 Ed Tait
Just the other day Brady Oliveira spoke to a group of media and during the conversation touched on a number of topics, from attending the funeral last week of his high school coach and mentor Stu Nixon, to the Grey Cup being in Winnipeg, to answering this question:
How does a guy who won his second consecutive rushing title, his second consecutive Most Outstanding Canadian award and was honoured for the first time as the Canadian Football League's Most Outstanding Player top last season?
"I just keep thinking about a Grey Cup," said Oliveira. "When you ask me that question my mind instantly went to that last game in Vancouver. So how do I top last season? It's finishing it this year. Finishing it in the Grey Cup the last game of the season.
"Making sure we all come out here and handle business."
That's the politically correct, perfect team-first answer. And it also says everything about where Oliveira's head is at a few days ahead of Thursday's season opener at Princess Auto Stadium against Buck Pierce and the 1-0 B.C. Lions.
The answer also sent yours truly tumbling down a rabbit hole, especially with the Blue Bombers on a Week 1 bye and playing the spectators while the rest of the CFL was busy. And what we discovered is that while Oliveira is focussed on a Grey Cup, he's also moving into some elite company, both at a league level and among the legends of the Blue Bombers.
So, what follows is what we found at the bottom of the rabbit hole as we look at the numbers current Blue Bombers are chasing...
7 UPCOMING MILESTONES...
189
Oliveira needs just 189 yards rushing to move past Fred Reid into seventh place on the Blue Bombers all-time rushing list; Reid is at 4,505; Oliveira begins 2025 at 4,317. Andrew Harris, his mentor and predecessor, sits at 5,402 in sixth place.
Oliveira is also chasing a fourth consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season. The only other Blue Bomber running back to post more than three consecutive 1K seasons is Charles Roberts, who had a run of six straight from 2002-07.
200
The next touchdown pass Zach Collaros throws will be his 110th as a Blue Bomber and 200th in his CFL career. Worth noting: only 13 other QBs in CFL history have thrown for 200 or more TDs in their careers, with 11 of them in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
That list: Anthony Calvillo (455), Damon Allen (394), Henry Burris (373), Ron Lancaster (333), Ricky Ray (324), Matt Dunigan (303), Kevin Glenn (293), Tracy Ham (284), Doug Flutie (270), Danny McManus (259), Tom Clements (252), Bo Levi Mitchell (226) and Dieter Brock (210). Of that list, only Glenn and Mitchell — the latter the starting QB in Hamilton — are not in the CFHOF.
One more on Collaros, who won't be in action until the Blue Bombers second game: his next win will be his 50th as a Winnipeg QB. Only Kenny Ploen (82) and Dieter Brock (71) had more W's as a starter.
441
With 441 more receiving yards Nic Demski will hit the 5,000-yard mark as a Blue Bomber (he's currently at 5,284, including his first three seasons in Saskatchewan. The 5K mark in Winnipeg is significant because only nine other Blue Bombers have hit that mark.
That list: Milt Stegall (15,153), James Murphy (9,036), Joe Poplawski (8,341), Terrence Edwards (7,200), Rick House (6,266), Perry Tuttle (5,817), Ernie Pitts (5,525), Clarence Denmark (5,478), and Jeff Boyd (5,110).
43
Willie Jefferson has 43 sacks as a Blue Bomber, the fifth-highest total in franchise history behind Tyrone Jones (98), Tony Norman (59), Doug Brown (52) and Gavin Walls and Elfrid Payton (47). He has 74 career sacks, including his days with Edmonton and Saskatchewan.
Jefferson also has 78 pass knockdowns, a stat the CFL has tracked since 1994. That ranks fourth all time behind Eddie Davis (111), Adrion Smith (90) and Shannon Garrett (79) and is an exceptional number for a defensive end.
The big man shows no signs of fading — he was a CFL All Star last season — and could become the first player in league history to reach 100 sacks, 100 knockdowns.
205
Jake Thomas has suited up for 205 regular season games, all as a Blue Bomber. That total ranks fifth all-time in Winnipeg history behind Bob Cameron (394), Troy Westwood (293), Chris Walby (249) and Stan Mikawos (220).
Stanley Bryant, FYI, is at 220 games played including his days in Calgary with 154 as a Blue Bomber.
71
One for the foot soldiers... Shayne Gauthier and Nick Hallett both have 71 career special teams tackles, all as members of the Blue Bombers. Their next special-teams tackles will tie them with Shawn Gallant for ninth spot on the club's all-time list behind Wade Miller (184), Brendan Rogers (124), Mike Miller (110, who holds the CFL record for career tackles on specials with 226), Neil McKinlay (92), Pierre-Luc Labbé (84), Jesse Briggs (78), Wayne Weathers (75) and Doug Hocking (72).
455
Sergio Castillo has 455 points in his three stints with the Blue Bombers (2015, 2021, 2023-). With eight more points he'll move past Justin Palardy into eighth place all-time and behind Troy Westwood (2,748), Trevor Kennerd (1,840), Milt Stegall (890), Justin Medlock (802), Bernie Ruoff (673), Gerry James (601) and Charles Roberts (474).
Castillo and Palardy both have 114 career field goals in Winnipeg, tied for fifth most behind Westwood (617), Kennerd (394), Medlock (195) and Ruoff (148).
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/08/blue-bombers-milestone-tracker/
Need to Know - Home Opener Week
June 9, 2025 Ed Tait
More notes and quotes from the Blue Bombers practice day in this week's NEED TO KNOW...
QUOTABLE: Here's Jackson when asked why he opted to come to the Blue Bombers after he was caught up in the purge in Edmonton after last season — despite going 7-6 as an interim head coach after the team went 0-5 before the change and seeing the Elks finish first in points scored and rushing per game and second in net offence:
"Just the opportunity. What Osh has built here... I can remember playing back in B.C. back in the day and almost have an opportunity to come over here and play, and it just didn't work out. You watch back in the day when Osh was three, four years in (to his job here) ... he's getting booed, we don't know if he's going be here or not, and look where he is now, right?
"He's almost built himself up in this organization kind of like Wally Buono with the B.C. Lions, in my opinion. So, why not? I wanted the opportunity to come work with a guy like that."
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/09/need-to-know-home-opener-week/
48-Hour Primer - Game 1 vs. B.C. Lions
June 10, 2025 Ed Tait
FYI: The Blue Bombers held their final full practice Tuesday behind closed doors before Wednesday's walk-through. Of note, courtesy the daily injury report: right guard Pat Neufeld did not practice today after a collision with Chris Streveler late in Monday's session.
Should he not be able to go, Gabe Wallace or Tui Eli would likely be his replacement.
FYI: We'll get an idea of who will return kicks in Thursday's game against the Lions when the depth chart comes out. Here's what head coach Mike O'Shea said about rookie defensive back Trey Vaval, who handled a bunch of returns in the two preseason games:
"He seems very willing. Sometimes when you have that defender that's the kick returner they tend to be a little more direct, let's say, in how they approach it. He wants to hit things, he wants to go now. He's got a different than some offensive guys, necessarily. I've been on teams where we had a DB as the returner and there's a little difference out there sometimes.
"... He punches above his weight class. He's fast. He's good. He seems to have good vision, too. I like what he can do. He's scored touchdowns in college.",
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/10/48-hour-primer-game-1-vs-b-c-lions/
Game Preview: Home Opener — Blue Bombers vs. Lions
June 11, 2025 Ed Tait
THE STARTING LINEUPS: The starting lineups for Thursday's game include right guard Pat Neufeld being listed as a game-time decision after a collision near the end of practice on Monday with Chris Streveler.
Of note: LB Jonathan Jones, RB/KR Peyton Logan, WR Dillon Mitchell, DT Tanner Schmekel, LB Fabian Weitz and DT Jamal Woods are all on the one-game injured list while DB Jake Kelly, OL Eric Lofton and DB Enock Makonzo open the year on the six-game injured list.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/11/game-preview-home-opener-blue-bombers-vs-lions/
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2025-06-11 WPG MITCHELL, Dillon WR A Oregon TRF TO SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-11 WPG Woods, Jamal DL A Illinois TRF TO SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-11 WPG JONES, Jonathan LB A Toledo TRF TO SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-11 WPG LOFTON, Eric OL A Temple TRF TO SIX GAME INJURY Six Game Injury
2025-06-11 WPG SCHMEKEL, Tanner DL N Regina TRF TO SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
Game Day HQ #1 — Blue Bombers vs. Lions
June 12, 2025 Ed Tait
It's opening night for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and while so many on this revamped 2025 roster — whether they be a giddy rookie playing his first game or the grizzled vet greying at the temples — bring that pure excitement and unbridled enthusiasm, it's also a room full of varying perspectives.
There is starting quarterback Chris Streveler — stepping in for the suspended Zach Collaros tonight against the B.C. Lions — and his appreciation for life and the game after blowing out his knee last September and becoming a father in the offseason.
There is star running back Brady Oliveira — the reigning Canadian Football League Most Outstanding Player, rushing champ and two-time top Canadian — and his relentless pursuit of greatness.
There are players like Jaylen Smith and Marquise Bridges, who will have family in the house after they make the trek from Hamilton and Minneapolis, respectively.
And then there is rookie Joey Corcoran, who is still in awe of the simple things like seeing his name on the back of a Blue Bombers jersey.
NEW/OLD BLUE BOMBERS
The Blue Bombers opening night roster features a ton of new faces as 15 players that took the field in last year's Grey Cup are gone in receivers Kenny Lawler, Drew Wolitarsky and Pokey Wilson, defensive linemen TyJuan Garbutt, Celesin Haba, Miles Fox and Kyle Samson, linebacker Max Charbonneau, defensive backs Tyrell Ford, Brandon Alexander and Nick Taylor, running backs Johnny Augustine and Bailey Feltmate, offensive lineman Liam Dobson and quarterback Jake Dolegala.
Also gone from the injured list or practice roster are linebackers Adam Bighill, Brian Cole and Bryce Notree, defensive linemen Owen Hubert and Lucky Ogbevoen, defensive backs Souleymane Karamoko and Noah Hallett, receivers Myron Mitchell and Jeremy Murphy and O-lineman Chris Walker.
New to the team and on the active roster tonight are Vaughters, defensive back Trey Vaval, receiver Jerreth Sterns, quarterback, running back Matthew Petterson and four members of the 2025 CFL Draft class in linebackers Connor Shay, Jaylen Smith and Lane Novak, and Corcoran, the receiver mentioned above.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/12/game-day-hq-1-blue-bombers-vs-lions/
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Game 1:Derek Taylor @DTonOB Jun 11
Wow, so much to discuss here:
Rookie
Trey Vaval as the returner over
Dillon Mitchell. Multiple FA pickups are healthy scratches (
D. Mitchell,
J. Jones).
RT
Eric Lofton to 6-game.
Neufeld as game-time decision...curious if
Vibert would debut if Neufeld is out.
They list
Michael Ayers at defensive end. Curious how that plays out. Other than that the Bombers have only 6 DL for this one.
Bob Irving @BobIrvingCJOB Jun 11
Blue Bombers season opening roster vs BC Thurs. features
Jerreth Sterns beating out
Dillon Mitchell for a starting receiver spot(Mitchell is on 1-game inj); 3 Americans on the O-line,
Jamal Parker &
Marquise Bridges as new starters in the secondary &
Trey Vaval as kick returner.
Ed Tait @EdTaitWFC Jun 11
The @Wpg_BlueBombers depth chart for the season opener.
Jonathan Jones,
Peyton Logan,
Dillon Mitchell,
Tanner Schmekel,
Fabian Weitz and
Jamal Woods all on one-game injured.
Jake Kelly,
Eric Lofton and
Enock Makonzo on six-game injured list.
The @Wpg_BlueBombers will start three Americans on the OL.
Jerreth Sterns starts at receiver,
Pat Neufeld is a game-time decision and
Trey Vaval will handle the kick return duties
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers scratch Dillon Mitchell for season-opener against B.C. LionsBy 3Down Staff -June 11, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have set their roster for Thursday's matchup against the B.C. Lions and it doesn't include veteran receiver
Dillon Mitchell.
The 28-year-old, who caught 130 passes for 1,896 yards and 12 touchdowns over three seasons in Edmonton, has been moved to the one-game injured list as a healthy scratch.
Keric Wheatfall, who caught two touchdown passes during the preseason, will start at boundary wide receiver as part of a receiving corps that also includes
Dalton Schoen,
Nic Demski,
Jerreth Sterns, and
Kevens Clercius.
Two-time CFL M.O.P. quarterback
Zach Collaros will not play against the Lions due to a one-game suspension he received just prior to training camp, leaving
Chris Streveler in the No. 1 role. The 30-year-old, who went 1-0 as a starter in 2024, will be backed up under centre by second-year passer
Terry Wilson and rookie
Chase Artopoeus.
Veteran offensive lineman
Patrick Neufeld has been listed as a game-time decision at right guard, while
Kendall Randolph will start at right tackle in place of an injured
Eric Lofton.
Micah Vanterpool will start at left guard, giving the Blue Bombers three American starters along the offensive line.
On the defensive line,
Devin Adams will start at defensive tackle alongside
Jake Thomas.
Jamal Woods, who started 14 games last year, has been placed on the one-game injured list as a healthy scratch. The starting defensive ends will be veterans
Willie Jefferson and
James Vaughters.
Winnipeg's starting linebackers have remained the same from last year, though top CFL draft picks
Connor Shay and
Jaylen Smith were added to improve the unit's depth.
Jamal Parker will start at safety, a spot that was vacated by veteran
Brandon Alexander, while
Marquise Bridges has won the starting job at field-side cornerback.
Trey Vaval, his backup, will handle return duties.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (0-0) will host the B.C. Lions (1-0) at Princess Auto Stadium on Thursday, June 12 with kickoff slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT.
https://3downnation.com/2025/06/11/winnipeg-blue-bombers-scratch-dillon-mitchell-for-season-opener-against-b-c-lions/
B.C. Lions make two roster changes ahead of matchup with Winnipeg Blue BombersBy 3Down Staff -June 11, 2025
The B.C. Lions have kept their roster relatively consistent for Thursday night's game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
All 24 starters are being carried over from last week when the Lions knocked off the visiting Edmonton Elks by a score of 31-14.
Nathan Rourke threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns in the win, two of which went to second-year receiver
Stanley Berryhill III.
Canadian offensive lineman
Tyler Packer is dressing in a depth role after missing the season-opener due to a shoulder injury, while American linebacker
Devin Richardson has been promoted from the practice roster. B.C. will once again start four American offensive linemen, only this time there will be two Canadian backups.
American linebacker
Jeremy Lewis has come off the roster, as has Canadian linebacker
Deshawn Stevens. Neither player practiced this week due to injury and both have been moved to the one-game injured list.
Players who remain out for the Lions include Canadian linebacker
Adam Auclair (shoulder), Canadian offensive lineman
David Foucault (leg), and American linebacker
Josh Woods (knee). Auclair and Woods are on the one-game injured list, while Foucault is on the six-game injured list.
The Lions went 1-2 against Winnipeg in 2024, splitting the two meetings at Princess Auto Stadium.
The B.C. Lions (1-0) will visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (0-0) on Thursday, June 12 with kickoff slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT.
https://3downnation.com/2025/06/11/b-c-lions-make-two-roster-changes-ahead-of-matchup-with-winnipeg-blue-bombers/
CFL Stats @CFLStats Jun 12
Congratulations to those making their #CFL debut tonight!
BC: #53
Devin Richardson, LB, Washington State
Winnipeg:#12
Chase Artopoeus, QB, Tennessee-Chattanooga
#22
Matthew Peterson, RB, Alberta
#23
Trey Vaval, DB, Minnesota State Mankato
#34
Connor Shay, LB, Wyoming
#39
Jaylen Smith, LB, North Texas
#48
Lane Novak, LB, Saskatchewan
#81
Joey Corcoran, WR, New Hampshire
#97
Collin Kornelson, DL, Manitoba
Derek Taylor @DTonOB Jun 12
Pat Neufeld is in for the Bombers. He was a game-time decision with a knee injury.
He is good to go for tonight's season opener.
Upon Further Review Game 1 — Wpg 34 BC 20
June 13, 2025 Ed Tait
NO NEWS IS... NO NEWS: O'Shea had no update on Oliveira after the game and it's likely the club won't have an official update until the injury report comes out after practice on Monday. Still, replays show that on Oliveira's second run — a 43-yard dash on the sideline — he was brought down from behind by Garry Peters, landing on his left shoulder. On the next play, a Chris Streveler TD toss to Nic Demski, Oliveira is in pass protection and then exited the game.
SHOUT OUT TO... veteran linebacker Shayne Gauthier, who was the rushed into service as the emergency long-snapper after Mike Benson exited the game with an injury. FYI, if Benson is out long-term the club may look to bring back Ian Leroux, who was in camp and drafted specifically for his skills in that department.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/13/upon-further-review-game-1-wpg-34-bc-20/
Blue Bombers transactions – June 16The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Added to practice roster:National long snapper
Ian Leroux (6-1, 225, Laval)
Released from practice roster:American receiver
Reggie White Jr.Derek Taylor @DTonOB Jun 16
Bombers announce they've signed long snapper
Ian Leroux (4th-round pick in 2024, released after camp).
Veteran LS
Mike Benson was injured in Thursday's game.
To sign Leroux the Bombers released REC
Reggie White from the practice roster.
From the CFL transaction wire: the Bombers have moved P
Jamieson Sheahan to the practice roster.
I'm guessing this is a way to buy time before releasing/injured listing someone.
Sheahan is the 12th on the PR and you can only have 12 if two are Global players.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release CFL veteran Reggie White Jr., sign oneBy 3Down Staff -June 16, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released veteran receiver
Reggie White Jr.The six-foot-one, 208-pound target signed with the team this offseason and made the practice roster after training camp.
In 2024, the native of Randallstown, Md. played 12 games with the Montreal Alouettes, recording 24 catches for 355 yards and four touchdowns.
The 29-year-old first joined the Alouettes in 2021 following a stint with the New York Giants. He has made 95 receptions for 1,254 yards and eight touchdowns over 32 career regular-season CFL games but missed the entire 2023 season due to a knee injury he suffered in October 2022.
Collegiately, White Jr. played at Monmouth University, which is located in West Long Branch, N.J. He made 249 catches for 3,373 yards and 31 touchdowns over 45 career games and was named first team All-Big South in 2018.
The Blue Bombers have also signed Canadian long snapper
Ian Leroux.
The six-foot-one, 225-pound native of Quebec City, Que., was a fourth-round pick in the 2024 CFL Draft out of Laval University. He attended training camp with the team before returning to the Rouge et Or for his final year of collegiate eligibility where he won his second Vanier Cup. He made 14 tackles and one interception over 41 collegiate games.
Leroux attended training camp with Winnipeg again in 2025 but was released as part of final cuts. His re-addition comes after veteran
Mike Benson left the team's season-opening win over B.C. due to injury.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-0) will visit the B.C. Lions (1-1) on Saturday, June 21 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT.
https://3downnation.com/2025/06/16/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-cfl-veteran-reggie-white-jr-sign-one/[/b]
Need to Know Week 3
June 16, 2025 Ed Tait
FYI: With long-snapper Mike Benson suffering an injury in Thursday's win the Blue Bombers have brought back Canadian specialist Ian Leroux and added him to the practice roster. Veteran linebacker Shayne Gauthier had filled in during the game after Benson went down... Not practising yet due to injury are RB/KR Peyton Logan and DB Ethan Ball... Gabe Wallace took some turns at left guard at practice on Thursday, a spot held by Micah Vanterpool in the win over B.C., and Quinton Cooley also got some reps at running back.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/16/need-to-know-week-3-3/
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2025-06-16 WPG SHEAHAN, Jamieson P G California TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
2025-06-16 WPG COLLAROS, Zach QB A Cincinnati ADD FROM LEAGUE SUSPENSION Active Roster
2025-06-16 WPG WHITE JR., Reggie WR A Monmouth DEL Active Roster
Jones: "This couldn't have turned into a better situation for me than it has."
June 18, 2025 Ed Tait
INJURY REPORTS: All eyes on the injury reports for both the Blue Bombers and Lions for this Saturday's rematch in Vancouver. The Lions report indicates that QB Nathan Rourke did not participate on Wednesday after being limited on Tuesday following the core injury he suffered in last week's loss here in Winnipeg.
If Rourke can't go, the Lions could turn to veteran Jeremiah Masoli or Chase Brice, who has been with the club since 2023 but has only 29 career pass attempts.
"He's been the main trigger man, the starting quarterback for a number of years for different teams," said O'Shea of Masoli. "He's a fiery competitor. He can run the ball. He's strong. So, there's a lot of stuff that's very similar. You're certainly not going to discount them because Jeremiah Masoli is playing.
"Once again, I don't think we really worry about who the starting quarterback is because the system is more the system, and you've got to defend that."
O'Shea was coy when asked after Wednesday's closed practice for an update on RB Brady Oliveira.
"I thought he looked good today. I'm always hopeful. Always," he said.
The Blue Bombers finished last week's win with Matthew Peterson going off after Oliveira's exit following
the first drive and did dress fullback Michael Chris-Ike, who could be an option. As well, Quinton Cooley had a fair bit of work at Tuesday's practice in the backfield.
As to how that could work/look with the roster...
"We've got lots of ways to move the roster around," said O'Shea. "We've always been pretty comfortable with everybody in our locker room and the belief is if they're here they're going to help us win football games this year. The coaching staff has always been excellent at putting their hand up first to say, 'We can adjust this for you' so we're pretty set."
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/18/jones-this-couldnt-have-turned-into-a-better-situation-for-me-than-it-has/
48-Hour Primer Demski's Ascent
June 19, 2025 Ed Tait
BRADY O/BENSON OUT: Confirmed from the daily injury report: running back Brady Oliveira — who exited last week's win over the Lions after the first drive — will not play on Saturday due to a shoulder injury. As well, long-snapper Mike Benson is also out. Expect more clarity on the roster when the depth chart is released Friday morning.
ROURKE WATCH: The Blue Bombers did not have a practice on Thursday and will travel to Vancouver Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, B.C. starting quarterback Nathan Rourke did not participate at practice for the Lions on Thursday. If he can't go — the depth charts will be revealed Friday — the club can go with veteran Jeremiah Masoli or Chase Brice behind centre.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/19/48-hour-primer-demskis-ascent/
Game Preview: WPG at BC
June 20, 2025 Ed Tait
THE LINEUP: The Blue Bombers have made four changes to this week's lineup from last week. On are QB Zach Collaros, RB Quinton Cooley, LS Ian Leroux and LB Fabian Weitz. Off are RB Brady Oliveira, QB Chase Artopoeus, LS Mike Benson and OL Micah Vanterpool. Oliveira, Benson and Vanterpool all move to the one-game injured list. Gabe Wallace starts at right guard for Vanterpool.
This will mark the first CFL start for Peterson, who was so effective in relief of Oliveira last week and mark the first games for Cooley and Leroux.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/20/game-preview-wpg-at-bc-4/
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2025-06-20 WPG BENSON, Mike LS N Acadia TRF TO SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-20 WPG SCHMEKEL, Tanner DL N Regina EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-20 WPG LOGAN, Peyton RB A Tennessee Martin EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-20 WPG MITCHELL, Dillon WR A Oregon EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-20 WPG VANTERPOOL, Micah OL A Hawaii TRF TO SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-20 WPG Cooley, Quinton RB A Liberty University ADD FROM PRACTICE ROSTER Active Roster
2025-06-20 WPG Weitz, Fabian LB G Cologne Centurions (ELF) ADD FROM SINGLE GAME INJURY Active Roster
2025-06-20 WPG SHEAHAN, Jamieson P G California ADD FROM PRACTICE ROSTER Active Roster
2025-06-20 WPG HAGERTY, Joshua DB N Saskatchewan TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
2025-06-20 WPG Woods, Jamal DL A Illinois TRF TO SIX GAME INJURY Six Game Injury
2025-06-20 WPG Artopoeus, Chase QB A Chattanooga TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
2025-06-20 WPG OLIVEIRA, Brady RB N North Dakota TRF TO SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-20 WPG JONES, Jonathan LB A Toledo EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
Game Day HQ #2: Blue Bombers at Lions
June 21, 2025 Ed Tait
MILESTONE WATCH
A few items to track for those of you, like me, who are into this stuff...
The next TD pass thrown by Collaros will be the 200th of his career and would make him the 14th player in CFL history to hit that mark. The list: Anthony Calvillo (455), Damon Allen (394), Henry Burris (373), Ron Lancaster (333), Ricky Ray (324), Matt Dunigan (303), Kevin Glenn (293), Tracy Ham (284), Doug Flutie (270), Danny McManus (259), Tom Clements (252), Bo Levi Mitchell (226) and Dieter Brock (210). Of that list, only Glenn and Mitchell — the latter the starting QB in Hamilton — are not in the CFHOF.
Of Collaros's 199 TD passes, 109 have come as a Blue Bomber with 66 during his days in Hamilton, 15 with Toronto and nine with Saskatchewan.
Collaros (16,177) needs 294 passing yards to pass Kenny Ploen (16,470) for fourth on the Blue Bombers all-time list.
And mentioned in this piece but worth repeating — Nic Demski needs 56 yards to move past Darvin Adams in 10th spot on the Blue Bombers all-time receiving yardage list. Demski is at 4,612; Adams finished his career at 4,667 yards.
Sergio Castillo needs 11 points to move into seventh place on the Blue Bombers all-time scoring list. Those ahead of him: Troy Westwood (2,748), Trevor Kennerd (1,840), Milt Stegall (890), Justin Medlock (802), Bernie Ruoff (673), Gerry James (601) and Charles Roberts (474).
NOTABLE
This is the earliest date that the Blue Bombers-Lions season series will ever have been wrapped up. Winnipeg needs only to avoid a loss of 14 points or more to secure the potential tiebreaker.
Collaros has 34 300-yard passing games in his CFL career, including 15 as a member of the Blue Bombers. He has eclipsed the 300-yard mark six times against both the Lions and Toronto Argonauts — the most of any opponent.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/21/game-day-hq-2-blue-bombers-at-lions/
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Game 2:
Derek Taylor DTonOB Jun 20
Bombers roster for Saturday:
Brady Oliveira to the 1-game injured list. Micah Vanterpool to 1-game (presumable a healthy scratch).
Quinton Cooley will make his CFL debut (The Shuttle Bus).
And DT Jamal Woods goes to 6-game injured list (knee)
Bob Irving @BobIrvingCJOB Jun 20
Blue bombers add import RB Quinton Cooley to their roster for Saturdays game in Vancouver, moving American guard Micah Vanterpool to the 1-game injured list. Gabe Wallace will start in Vanterpools place at left guard. Brady Oliviera is out. Oh, and Zach Collaros returns.
Darrin Bauming @DarrinBauming Jun 21
Rourke is OUT
Collaros is IN
The #Bombers look to make it B2B dubs against the Leos tonight.
Ed Tait @EdTaitWFC Jun 20
The @Wpg_BlueBombers depth chart features four changes. On are QB Zach Collaros, RB Quinton Cooley, LS Ian Leroux and LB Fabian Weitz. Off are RB Brady Oliveira, QB Chase Artopoeus, LS Mike Benson and OL Micah Vanterpool. Oliveira, Benson and Vanterpool all move to 1-game injured list.
Gabe Wallace starts at RG
Jeremiah Masoli starts for the Lions tomorrow against the @Wpg_BlueBombers
Nathan Rourke listed as GTD - game time decision
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers to dress preseason star Quinton Cooley vs. B.C. Lions with Oliveira out
By John Hodge -June 20, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have set their roster for Saturday's game against the B.C. Lions in Vancouver.
Brady Oliveira, the CFL's reigning Most Outstanding Player, has officially been moved to the one-game injured list with a shoulder injury. Matthew Peterson, who ripped off 130 yards and a touchdown as his in-game replacement last week, is listed as the starting running back on Saturday, though rookie Quinton Cooley has been promoted from the practice roster to dress in a backup role.
Cooley was a standout during the preseason, rushing 13 times for 92 yards and catching three passes for 45 in back-to-back matchups against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He also proved to he a punishing lead blocker despite standing only five-foot-seven.
The 220-pound ball-carrier was twice named first-team All-Conference USA at Liberty University, an NCAA Division I program located in Lynchburg, Va. He ran for 2,655 yards and 29 touchdowns over 25 games with the Flames, averaging 6.2 yards per carry.
The Blue Bombers have also made a change along the offensive line, starting Gabe Wallace at left guard. The former second-round CFL draft pick out of the University at Buffalo dressed for 12 games as a rookie in 2024 but this will be his first career start. Micah Vanterpool, an American out of the University of Hawaii, started at left guard last week but has been moved to the one-game injured list as a healthy scratch.
With franchise quarterback Zach Collaros returning from his one-game suspension, rookie Chase Artopoeus has been moved to the practice roster. CFL teams can only carry three quarterbacks on the active roster on game days. Chris Streveler started in place of Collaros last week and led the Blue Bombers to a 34-20 win over B.C. at Princess Auto Stadium, throwing for 246 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.
Global linebacker Fabian Weitz will dress after being a healthy scratch last week. The 27-year-old native of Germany recorded one special teams tackle over seven games in 2024. The only other change to the active roster this week for Winnipeg is Laval Université product Ian Leroux coming on as the long snapper in place of Mike Benson, who has been moved to the one-game injured list.
The Blue Bombers currently have seven players on the one-game injured list, including Oliveira, running back Peyton Logan, receiver Dillon Mitchell, Vanterpool, defensive lineman Tanner Schmekel, linebacker Jonathan Jones, and Benson. Only three of those players — Oliveira, Logan, and Benson — are actually hurt. Teams are permitted to stash healthy players on the one-game injured list as their earnings still count against the salary cap.
Defensive lineman Jamal Woods, who was a healthy scratch last week, has been moved to the six-game injured list with a knee injury.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-0) will visit the B.C. Lions (1-1) at BC Place Stadium on Saturday, June 21 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT.
https://3downnation.com/2025/06/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-to-dress-preseason-star-quinton-cooley-vs-b-c-lions-with-oliveira-out/
B.C. Lions name QB Jeremiah Masoli starter, Nathan Rourke game-time decision vs. Bombers
By 3Down Staff -June 20, 2025
The B.C. Lions have officially named quarterback Jeremiah Masoli the starter for Saturday's rematch with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The 36-year-old, who signed with the Lions this offseason, was seven-of-10 passing for 84 yards and an interception in relief last week. He started three games for the Ottawa Redblacks last season, throwing for 1,149 yards, five touchdowns, and seven interceptions and rushing six times for 42 yards. He went 1-2 as a starter with a win over Calgary and losses to Saskatchewan and Montreal.
Masoli has appeared in 133 career CFL games with the Lions, Redblacks, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, throwing for 17,908 yards, 87 touchdowns, and 62 interceptions.
Canadian starter Nathan Rourke, who went down last week with an oblique injury that caused him to miss two days of practice, is listed as a game-time decision. Whether or not he is actually healthy enough to play, he'll have to serve as the team's third-stringer behind Masoli and Chase Brice due to the Lions not having more than three quarterbacks under contract.
With Rourke out, Canadian offensive lineman Tyler Packer will step in at right guard to fulfill the ratio requirement. American Chris Schleuger, who had started the first two games of the season, will be a healthy scratch.
B.C. will be without the services of speedy American receiver Stanley Berryhill III, who has been placed on the one-game injured list after tweaking his thigh in practice. Rookie Jermaine Jackson returns to the lineup after a one-week absence to take his spot in the starting lineup, while fellow newcomer Seven McGee will make his debut handling return duties.
Defensively, the big change is veteran American defensive end Sione Teuhema making his return to the lineup after a two-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. In 49 career games, he has recorded 96 defensive tackles and 22 sacks.
Making their Lions debuts in a depth capacity are Canadian linebacker Adam Auclair, who battled a shoulder injury through training camp, and American nickel Tyler Coyle. Defensive end Jalil Clemons and linebacker Devin Richardson have been returned to the practice roster, while Canadian receiver Kieran Poissant has been placed on the one-game injured list with a thigh injury.
The B.C. Lions (1-1) will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1-0) at BC Place Stadium on Saturday, June 21 with kickoff slated for 7:00 p.m. EDT.
https://3downnation.com/2025/06/20/b-c-lions-name-qb-jeremiah-masoli-starter-nathan-rourke-game-time-decision-vs-bombers/
CFL Stats @CFLStats Jun 21
Congratulations to those set to play in their first career #CFL game today!
BC:
#6 Tyler Coyle, DB, Purdue
#77 Seven McGee, WR, Albany
Winnipeg:
#36 Quinton Cooley, RB, Liberty
#42 Ian Leroux, LS, Laval
Game Recap Wpg 27 BC 14
June 21, 2025 Ed Tait
WELCOME TO CLUB 200:
Zach Collaros made his first start of the season after missing last week's game due to suspension and, first and foremost, took care of Job 1 for a quarterback by leading his team to victory.
That improves his career record against the Lions to 14-4 and he's now a remarkable 50-15 as a starter in Winnipeg for the best winning percentage in franchise history.
Collaros also entered elite company Saturday by becoming just the 14th player to throw for 200 touchdown passes in his career. And let the record show that it came on a vintage Collaros play as he rolled to his left and then fired a seeing-eye strike to Dalton Schoen for a 15-yard score on the game's first drive.
NOTABLE
-The Blue Bombers are now done with the Lions for the regular season, having swept the season series. The two clubs won't meet again this year unless it's in the playoffs.
-Nic Demski caught just one pass but in so doing extended his streak to 72 consecutive games with at least one reception.
-Defensive end Willie Jefferson had two objectionable conduct penalties — the second with just 1:36 remaining — and was therefore ejected from the game.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/21/game-recap-wpg-27-bc-14/
Upon Further Review Wpg 27 BC 14
June 22, 2025 Ed Tait
BIG NEWS OUT OF CALGARY SUNDAY... with the Stampeders adding veteran linebacker Adam Bighill — a future hall of famer — to their practice roster. Good for Biggie, who was such a force during his days here in Winnipeg.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/22/upon-further-review-wpg-27-bc-14/
48-Hour Primer Game #3 vs. EDM
June 24, 2025 Ed Tait
OLIVEIRA OUT/DEMSKI QUESTIONABLE: Short week for the Blue Bombers with Saturday's win followed by Thursday's home date with the Edmonton Elks at Princess Auto Stadium.
Tuesday's injury report confirms running back Brady Oliveira will miss a second straight game while all-star slotback Nic Demski is listed as questionable after suffering an ankle injury in Saturday's game.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/24/48-hour-primer-game-3-vs-edm/
Game Preview #3 EDM at WPG
June 25, 2025 Ed Tait
THE LINEUP: The Blue Bombers depth chart does not feature any changes for this week, although receiver Nic Demski does have a 'GTD' — game-time decision — designation. Demski was nicked in Saturday's win over B.C., a game in which he extended his consecutive games streak with at least one reception to 73 and did not practice on Tuesday according to the daily injury report. If Demski can't go, the Blue Bombers could start 2025 draft pick Joey Corcoran or activate veteran Gavin Cobb.
It also means running back Brady Oliveira — the CFL's Most Outstanding Player and Canadian a year ago — will not be suiting up for a second straight game. He remains on the one-game injured list along with KR/RB Peyton Logan, LS Mike Benson, LB Jonathan Jones, WR Dillon Mitchell, DT Tanner Schmekel and OL Micah Vanterpool.
DT Jamal Woods, DBs Jake Kelly and Enock Makonzo and OL Eric Lofton are all on the six-game injured list.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/25/game-preview-3-edm-at-wpg/
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2025-06-25 WPG SCHMEKEL, Tanner DL N Regina EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-25 WPG OLIVEIRA, Brady RB N North Dakota EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-25 WPG LOGAN, Peyton RB A Tennessee Martin EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-25 WPG BENSON, Mike LS N Acadia EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-25 WPG JONES, Jonathan LB A Toledo EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-25 WPG MITCHELL, Dillon WR A Oregon EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-06-25 WPG VANTERPOOL, Micah OL A Hawaii EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
Game Day HQ Game #3: Elks at Blue Bombers
June 26, 2025 Ed Tait
Nic Demski wasn't in a walking boot. There was no visible sign of a limp, nor did he need a walker to work his way over to a media throng waiting to interview him following Wednesday's Winnipeg Blue Bombers walk-through practice.
So, the odds of him playing tonight when the Blue Bombers host the Edmonton Elks at Princess Auto Stadium, despite the 'GTD' — game time decision — designation beside his name on the depth chart?
"I'd say, 'high' but at the end of the day it's a game-time decision," said Demski. "We'll see how I feel (today). Mentally I'm coming in like I'm preparing to play this game, and we'll take it from there."
MILESTONE WATCH
A few items to track for those of you, like me, who are into this stuff...
Collaros (16,177) needs 115 passing yards to pass Kenny Ploen (16,470) for fourth on the Blue Bombers all-time list behind Dieter Brock (29,623), Khari Jones (20,175) and Kevin Glenn (18,116).
Demski needs 55 yards to move past Darvin Adams in 10th spot on the Blue Bombers all-time receiving yardage list. Demski is at 4,613; Adams finished his career at 4,667 yards.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/26/game-day-hq-game-3-elks-at-blue-bombers/
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Game 3:Derek Taylor @DTonOB Jun 25
Bombers roster for Thursday vs Elks: no changes, but
Nic Demski is a game-time decision. He was injured late in last week's game in BC.
Brady Oliveria and
Mike Benson miss a 2nd game with injury.
My guess would be that REC
Gavin Cobb comes on if Demski can't go.
Ed Tait @EdTaitWFC Jun 25
The @Wpg_BlueBombers depth for tomorrow.
Brady Oliveira will miss a second straight game and
Nic Demski will be a game-time decision
Bob Irving @BobIrvingCJOB Jun 25
Blue Bombers have no lineup changes for Thursdays game vs Edmonton at Princess Auto Stadium, although
Demski is a game time decision.
Oliviera still out.
Darrin Bauming @DarrinBauming Jun 25
No changes for the #Bombers from last week. The #Elks get hit, losing All-CFL centre
David Beard.
Dave Campbell @Dave_CHED Jun25
News gets worse for #Elks starting centre
David Beard. He has been placed on the 6-game injured list with a calf injury suffered in the loss to the Alouettes last Thursday at home.
Mark Korte will move from guard to centre. OL
Jaxon Morkin has been activated off the PR. #CFL
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Nic Demski game-time decision for Winnipeg Blue Bombers against ElksBy 3Down Staff -June 25, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have listed Canadian receiver
Nic Demski as a game-time decision when they host the Edmonton Elks on Thursday night.
The 31-year-old native of Winnipeg, Man. has caught five passes for 54 yards and two touchdowns through two games this season, both of which resulted in wins over the B.C. Lions. He did not practice this week due to an ankle injury.
The four-time All-West Division selection has surpassed the 1,000-yard mark in both of the last two seasons. Over 138 career regular-season games, Demski has caught 432 passes for 5,338 yards, rushed for 828 yards, and scored 42 touchdowns.
The Blue Bombers haven't made any changes to their depth chart from last week's win in Vancouver, which saw
Zach Collaros throw for 179 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in his season debut.
Brady Oliveira, who will remain out this week, will be replaced again by rookies
Matthew Peterson and
Quinton Cooley, who combined for 18 carries for 85 yards last week.
Through two games, Winnipeg ranks third in points per game, sixth in net offence per game, first in points allowed per game, and sixth in net offence allowed per game.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-0) will host the Edmonton Elks (0-2) at Princess Auto Stadium on Thursday, June 26 with kickoff slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT. A victory would give the Blue Bombers their first 3-0 start since 2022.
https://3downnation.com/2025/06/25/nic-demski-game-time-decision-for-winnipeg-blue-bombers-against-elks/
American rookie Mark Evans II to start for Edmonton Elks following OL injury shuffleBy 3Down Staff -June 25, 2025
The Edmonton Elks will field a new combination up front for their matchup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday.
After centre
David Beard was placed on the six-game injured list earlier this week with a calf injury, veteran Canadian
Mark Korte will shift over to occupy the role he's held in Edmonton for the past several seasons. That leaves a hole at left guard that will be filled by rookie American
Mark Evans II.
The 26-year-old product of Arkansas-Pine Bluff is making his second start of the season after stepping in at right tackle for
Brett Boyko in the opener. Canadian rookie
Jaxon Morkin will also dress as the seventh offensive lineman to preserve the ratio.
Defensively, the Elks are undergoing a similar shuffle in the secondary. Following the release of offseason signee
Emmanuel Rugamba,
Kordell Jackson will move to boundary halfback after making consecutive starts at strong-side linebacker. Rookie
Chelen Garnes will slide into that spot after making three defensive tackles in a backup role last week, while
Kenneth Logan Jr. comes off the practice roster to provide insurance.
The Edmonton Elks (0-2) will visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-0) at Princess Auto Stadium on Thursday, June 26 with kickoff slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT. The current weather forecast calls for mainly sunny conditions with a temperature of 25 degrees and a 10 percent chance of showers.
The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and can be streamed on CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on 880 CHED in Edmonton or 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.
https://3downnation.com/2025/06/25/american-rookie-mark-evans-ii-to-start-for-edmonton-elks-following-ol-injury-shuffle/
CFL Stats @CFLStats Jun 25
Week 4 kicks off Thursday in Winnipeg! Here are 3 storylines for EDM/WPG:
1) Blue Bombers' quick strikes, early leads becoming a trend.
2) Tre Ford comes off his 3rd career 300+ yard game.
3) Willie Jefferson chases down career sack No. 75.
CFL Stats @CFLStats Jun 26
Making his #CFL debut tonight for Edmonton:
#20 Kenneth Logan Jr, DB, Kansas.
Congratulations on career game No. 1!
Game Recap EDM 23 WPG 36
June 27, 2025 Ed Tait
LET ZACH COOK:
This was one for the Collaros time capsule, as the veteran Blue Bombers quarterback was at his vintage best. The 36-year-old pivot finished the night 25-of-30 for 334 yards with three touchdowns — two to Nic Demski, the other to Keric Wheatfall — while also running for a critical score in the fourth quarter.
Collaros's 334-yard effort allowed him to move past Ken Ploen (16,470) into fourth spot on the franchise's all-time passing yardage list at 16,511, now behind only Dieter Brock (29,623), Khari Jones (20,175) and Kevin Glenn (18,116).
The number that matters most to him? The Blue Bombers are now 59-18 in games he has started since his arrival in 2019.
GTD – GO TIME DEMSKI:
Nic Demski had been listed as a 'GTD' — game time decision — on the Blue Bombers depth chart after suffering an ankle injury last weekend in the win over B.C. We suggested on X that the GTD should stand for 'Go-Time Demski' after the veteran receiver served up a sensational effort, especially in the first half. His first catch was an eight grab from Collaros for Winnipeg's first score and his second was an absolute thing of beauty as he went up and snatched a pass for a 61-yard score.
NOTABLE:
The win was Winnipeg's 13th straight against Edmonton, a franchise record for consecutive wins against any team.
Of note: during this 13-game run the margin of victory has been less than 10 points only three times.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/27/game-recap-edm-23-wpg-36/
Upon Further Review Wpg 36 Edm 23
June 27, 2025 Ed Tait
Who had this on their Blue Bombers-Elks statistical bingo card/betting prop? Collaros finished the game with the one carry for 13 yards and actually outrushed his counterpart Tre Ford, who ran only once for six yards.
Ford did complete 18 of 29 passes for 252 yards and a TD — a 66-yard strike to Kaion Julien-Grant courtesy a bust in Winnipeg's defence — and also had a sure score dropped by Julien-Grant near the end of the first half.
But by and large Winnipeg's defence managed to corral the ad-libbing skilset of the Elks starting pivot.
The Blue Bombers had three sacks — one each from Wilson and Jones and the third from Jefferson, his first of the season and 75th in his hall of fame career. Asked about hitting the No. 75 in career sacks, Jefferson added:
"On the way to 100."
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/27/upon-further-review-wpg-36-edm-23/
Need to Know Week 5
June 29, 2025 Ed Tait
Just for the record, the Blue Bombers haven't confirmed that Oliveira has been green-lighted to return. Head coach Mike O'Shea said that decision won't be made until after Tuesday's practice. He also added that next week's bye will not be a factor in determining when Oliveira is good to go.
"We've always worked with that — if they're good to go, they're good to go," he said. "I can't remember a time where we've said, 'Ah, the bye week's coming up, why not another week?' Al and his medical staff are so good at what they do, if they're cleared to play, they're cleared to play."
FYI: WR Nic Demski, who had two TDs last week and now has four on the season, was suited up on Sunday but limited... P Jamieson Sheahan was in attendance, but did not handle any punting chores. Sergio Castillo and defensive tackle Devin Adams — who punted in college — took turns punting... DB Ethan Ball, who injured his hand during training camp, was back practising for the first time on Sunday.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/29/need-to-know-week-5-2/
Transactions:
2025-06-29 WPG WEITZ, Fabian LB G Cologne Centurions (ELF) TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
Wheatfall: "Whenever that ball is in the air I've got to execute. It's my ball or nobody's ball."
June 30, 2025 Ed Tait
OUCH UPDATE: Positive news from Blue Bombers practice on Monday as both RB Brady Oliveira and receiver Nic Demski were full participants. Jake Thomas was there at the start of the session but did not participate. Micah Vanterpool continues to get the bulk of the work at left guard.
BIGGIE WATCH: Adam Bighill has been practising with his new club, the Calgary Stampeders, but it's still questionable as to whether he would suit up for this Thursday's meeting with his old club in southern Alberta.
"I wouldn't bring Adam in unless I felt like he's going to be the leader of the group. The problem is, he's not quite healthy," said Stamps head coach Dave Dickenson. "We've got to make sure to get him back and actually do some on-field practice, and make sure that he's feeling comfortable with things. When he's comfortable and ready, obviously, I think he'll be a big help for us.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/30/wheatfall-whenever-that-ball-is-in-the-air-ive-got-to-execute-its-my-ball-or-nobodys-ball/
48-Hour Primer Week 5: WPG at CAL
July 1, 2025 Ed Tait
FYI: The latest Blue Bombers injury report — coming following a closed practice — now lists RB Brady Oliveira's game status as 'questionable.' Ditto for DT Jake Thomas, who has not practised the last two days due to illness. The depth chart, FYI, will come out sometime on Wednesday in advance of Thursday's game in Calgary.
O'Shea on the status of Oliveira: "I like to give him some time after practice and the next morning. I know we'll have to figure that out sooner rather than later but it's about giving him as much time as we can give him."
While we're at it, a salute to all the Canadians on the Blue Bombers on Canada Day and here's a reminder of where they come from across this great country:
Manitoba
RB Brady Oliveira, Winnipeg
WR Nic Demski, Winnipeg
DT Collin Kornelson, Winnipeg
LS Mike Benson, Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
OL Pat Neufeld, Regina
LB Lane Novak, Balgonie
DT Tanner Schmekel, Regina
DB Ethan Ball, Regina
DB Josh Hagerty, Regina
OL Ethan Vibert, Regina
Alberta
RB Matthew Peterson, Brooks
Ontario
LB Tanner Cadwallader, Georgetown
FB Michael Chris-Ike, Hamilton
DB Nick Hallett, London
C Chris Kolankowski, Etobicoke
DT Cam Lawson, Caledon
LB Jaylen Smith, Hamilton
DB Jake Kelly, Markham
Quebec
WR Kevens Clercius, Montreal
WR Joey Corcoran, Montreal
LB Shayne Gauthier, Dolbeau-Mistassini
DB Redha Kramdi, Montreal
LS Ian Leroux, Quebec City
DB Enock Makonzo, Lachine
B.C.
OL Tui Eli, Richmond
OL Gabe Wallace, Salmon Arm
WR Gavin Cobb, Victoria
New Brunswick
DT Jake Thomas, Douglas
Other
LB Connor Shay, Danville, CA (father born in PEI)
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/07/01/48-hour-primer-week-5-wpg-at-cal/
Transactions:
2025-07-01 WPG HAGERTY, Joshua DB N Saskatchewan DEL Free Agent
2025-07-01 WPG COOLEY, Quinton RB A Liberty University TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER Practice Roster
Derek Taylor @DTonOB Bombers move RB
Quinton Cooley to the practice roster and release S
Joshua Hagerty.
With the prior move of LB
Fabian Weitz to PR I wouldn't be surprised to see OL
Micah Vanterpool on the game-day roster for Thursday.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers release Canadian DB Josh Hagerty
By 3Down Staff -July 2, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released Canadian defensive back Josh Hagerty.
The six-foot-three, 200-pound defender signed with the Blue Bombers as a free agent in February. He spent the first week of the regular season on the one-game injured list before being demoted to the practice roster.
The 26-year-old played 15 regular-season games with the Edmonton Elks in 2024, recording 10 special teams tackles.
The native of Regina, Sask. was originally a sixth-round pick in the 2021 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts. He spent three years with the team and made 23 defensive tackles, 16 special teams tackles, and one forced fumble. He won a Grey Cup in 2022.
Hagerty played collegiately at the University of Saskatchewan where he made 72 tackles, four interceptions, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery over 26 games. He helped the Huskies win the Hardy Cup in 2018.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-0) will visit the Calgary Stampeders (2-1) at McMahon Stadium on Thursday, July 3 with kickoff slated for 9:00 p.m. EDT. The weather forecast calls for a high of 28 degrees, clear skies, and minimal wind.
The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and on CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg and 770 CHQR in Calgary.
https://3downnation.com/2025/07/02/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-canadian-db-josh-hagerty/
Blue Bombers transactions – July 2, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:
Released from practice roster:
National defensive back Josh Hagerty
Game Preview #4 WPG at CGY
July 2, 2025 Ed Tait
THE LINEUP: The Blue Bombers depth chart features two changes for this week in Calgary, bringing aboard RB Brady Oliveira and guard Micah Vanterpool while RB Quinton Cooley and LB Fabian Weitz are moved to the practice roster.
That means the club will return to the offensive set-up it had in the opener before Oliveira went down in the first drive, with three Americans along the offensive line in Vanterpool and tackles Stanley Bryant and Kendall Randolph.
The one-game injured list features KR/RB Peyton Logan, LS Mike Benson, LB Jonathan Jones, WR Dillon Mitchell and DT Tanner Schmekel while DT Jamal Woods, DBs Jake Kelly and Enock Makonzo and OL Eric Lofton are all on the six-game injured list.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/07/02/game-preview-4-wpg-at-cal/
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Game 4:
Derek Taylor @DTonOBThe big news is that the MOP
Brady Oliveira is back after missing 2 games.
As predicted:
Micah Vanterpool returns to the roster for Thursday. He's the starter at LG.
Ed Tait @EdTaitWFC
Brady Oliveira back for the @Wpg_BlueBombers tomorrow along with OL
Micah Vanterpool.
Off are RB
Quinton Cooley and LB
Fabian Weitz
Bob Irving @BobIrvingCJOB
It's official—
Brady Oliveira returns to the Blue Bombers lineup when the Bombers visit Calgary Thursday.
markonfootball @Markonfootball
Roster moves, Calgary Stampeders, July 3, 2025
Add to roster:RB Ludovick Choquette
LB Kyle Wilson
DL Charles Wiley
Remove from roster:To 1-Game Injured:
RB Jeshrun Antwi
DL Josiah Coatney
DL Cedric Wilcots
INSTA-ANALYSIS: Recently signed Linebacker
Kyle Wilson debuts in this game. Rookie
Chris Fortin starts at center. With
Bryce Bell moving to the six-game list, Fortin may be there for awhile. Camp standout running back
Ludovick Choquette returns as
Jeshrun Antwi is sidelined.
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Official: Brady Oliveira to return for Winnipeg Blue Bombers against StampedersBy John Hodge -July 2, 2025
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will have
Brady Oliveira back in the lineup when they visit the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday, as per the team's official depth chart.
The CFL's reigning Most Outstanding Player rushed twice for 49 yards in Winnipeg's season-opening win over the B.C. Lions but left the game in the first quarter due to a shoulder injury. Oliveira spent the last two games on the injured list as rookie running back
Matthew Peterson started in his place.
Oliveira rushed for 1,353 yards, caught 57 passes for 476 yards, and scored four total touchdowns in 2024 to be voted the CFL's top player. The 27-year-old native of Winnipeg, Man. has rushed for 4,366 yards, caught 127 passes for 1,284 yards, and scored 24 total touchdowns over 69 career regular-season games since being selected in the second round of the 2019 CFL Draft out of the University of North Dakota.
Peterson, a rookie out of the University of Alberta, will remain on the roster as Oliveira's backup. The 24-year-old native of Brooks, Alta. has rushed 46 times for 237 yards and one touchdown this season and caught five passes for 19 yards.
Quinton Cooley, an American rookie out of Liberty University, has been moved to the practice roster. He dressed for two games while Oliveira was out, rushing 11 times for 62 yards and catching two passes for five yards.
The Blue Bombers have made one other change to their starting lineup, giving
Micah Vanterpool the start at left guard.
Gabe Wallace, a second-round pick in the 2024 CFL Draft out of the University at Buffalo, started the last two games at left guard. He will dress on Thursday in a depth role. Vanterpool started the season-opener against B.C. but was a healthy scratch the past two weeks in order to get Cooley on the roster.
Winnipeg has also moved Global linebacker
Fabian Weitz to the practice roster. The 27-year-old native of Germany has played nine regular-season CFL games, recording two special teams tackles.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-0) will visit the Calgary Stampeders (2-1) at McMahon Stadium on Thursday, July 3 with kickoff slated for 9:00 p.m. EDT. The weather forecast calls for a high of 28 degrees, clear skies, and minimal wind.
The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and on CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg and 770 CHQR in Calgary.
https://3downnation.com/2025/07/02/official-brady-oliveira-to-return-for-winnipeg-blue-bombers-against-stampeders/
Freshly-signed LB Kyle Wilson to make Calgary Stampeders debut against WinnipegBy 3Down Staff -July 2, 2025
Veteran linebacker
Kyle Wilson will be in the lineup for the Calgary Stampeders when they take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday night.
The six-foot, 231-pound native of Wichita, Kan. started the first two games of the regular season for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at middle linebacker, recording 11 defensive tackles. He was released last week after the team gave the starting spot to Canadian rookie Devin Veresuk out of the University of Windsor.
Wilson had been a member of the Tiger-Cats since 2020. Over 51 career CFL regular-season games, he has recorded 156 defensive tackles, 10 special teams tackles, two sacks, one interception, and three forced fumbles.
The 29-year-old will dress as Calgary's second-string middle linebacker behind
Micah Teitz, who has recorded 14 defensive tackles and four special teams tackles over three games this season.
Adam Bighill, who recently joined the team's practice roster, will not dress this week as he continues his recovery from a torn ACL.
The Stampeders have moved Canadian running back
Jeshrun Antwi to the one-game injured list and promoted
Ludovick Choquette to the active roster in his place. The 23-year-old native of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. was a sixth-round pick in the 2025 CFL Draft out of Long Island University.
Calgary has also moved American defensive linemen
Josiah Coatney and
Cedric Wilcots II to the one-game injured.
Charles Wiley, who recorded 12 defensive tackles and two sacks over 10 games last season, has been moved to the active roster in their place.
The Calgary Stampeders (2-1) will host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-0) at McMahon Stadium on Thursday, July 3 with kickoff slated for 9:00 p.m. EDT. The weather forecast calls for a high of 28 degrees, clear skies, and minimal wind.
The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada, CBS Sports Network in the United States, and on CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg and 770 CHQR in Calgary.
https://3downnation.com/2025/07/02/freshly-signed-lb-kyle-wilson-to-make-calgary-stampeders-debut-against-winnipeg/
CFL Negotiation Lists fully available to public
July 2, 2025
TORONTO — The nine teams of the Canadian Football League (CFL) have made their Negotiation Lists fully public for the first time, it was announced on Wednesday.
Teams were previously required to disclose only ten players on each of their lists, on two occasions during the season – in September and December. The lists will be updated every 24 hours.
In accordance with CFL by-laws, each team maintains a Negotiation List of up to 45 players who are currently playing in other leagues, in college or unsigned. Teams hold exclusive negotiating rights with players on their lists, and they can be added, traded or removed at any time.
The Negotiation List process was developed in the early 1950s; it served as a key component of the 1958 merger of the founding leagues that are now known as the CFL's East and West Divisions.
"We are focused on giving fans and media more opportunities to connect with our product in entertaining and meaningful ways," said CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston. "By making the full Negotiation Lists public, fans now have visibility into who their favourite team's next star could be, sparking discussion and debate, and providing insight into how CFL rosters are built."
Negotiation Lists have served as the passageway to the CFL for many of the league's legendary names, including Milt Stegall, Chad Owens and Geroy Simon, as well as players whose legacies were built on both sides of the border, like Cameron Wake, Ricky Williams, Chad Johnson and Jeff Garcia. The league's current stars and headliners like Zach Collaros, Bo Levi Mitchell, Rolan Milligan Jr. and more, have found a home in the CFL after time spent on teams' lists.
Past Negotiation List activity involving popular players or enticing prospects has generated intrigue and spurred on dialogue. The shift towards greater transparency provides fans with a glimpse into the inner workings of the teams.
The complete CFL Negotiation Lists are available here https://www.cfl.ca/negotiation-list/
https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/02/cfl-negotiation-lists-fully-available-to-public/
NAME POS COLLEGE
ANDERSON, Sundiata DL Grambling State
AKINGBULU, Alex OL Fresno State
BOOK, Ian QB Notre Dame
BOCK, Adam LB South Dakota State
BOYD, Dom OL Georgia Southern
CAMPBELL, Anthony DL Miami
COOK, Brady QB Missouri
DIXON, De'shaan DL Norfolk State
DIXON, Michael DB Rutgers
FORNADEL, Liam OL James Madison
FLORIEA, Luke WR Kent State
FOUONJI, Loic WR Vanderbilt
FRENCH, Ty LB West Virginia
GRONOWSKI, Mark QB South Dakota State
GALVIN, Connor OL Baylor
GREBE, Brody DL Montana State
GRZESIAK, Daniel DL Cincinnati
HARMON, Matthew DL Kent State
JACKSON, Matthew LB Eastern Kentucky
JAWORSKI, Matt DL Fordham
KING, Haynes QB Georgia Tech
LASSITER, Darius WR Brigham Young
LOWERY III, Reuben DB Chattanooga
MALONE, Nick OL West Virginia
MATLACK, Nate DL Pittsburgh
MAYERS, Justin OL Colorado
MAZZCCUA, Micah OL Nebraska
MCLEOD, Max WR Colorado School of Mines
MOORE, Kaylin DB UCLA
OSTMO, Nick RB Montana
PAIGE, Isiah WR Old Dominion
PAUL, Kendall DB East Texas A&M
PAVIA, Diego QB Vanderbilt
PEEPLES, Warren DL Southeastern Louisiana
RANDOLPH, Garmon DL Baylor
ROBERSON JR, Reggie WR Southern Methodist
ROBINSON, Kaedin WR Appalachian State
RUCKER, Kaimon LB North Carolina
SANDERS JR, Cale DB Southern Methodist
THOMAS, Kiondre DB Kansas State
THOMPKINS, Deven WR Utah State
TEXADA, Ridge DB North Texas
TONEY, Shaka DL Penn State
TYUS III, Anthony RB Ohio
WILLIAMS, Major DB Carson-Newman
Transactions:
2025-07-02 WPG MITCHELL, Dillon WR A Oregon EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-07-02 WPG LOGAN, Peyton RB A Tennessee Martin EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-07-02 WPG OLIVEIRA, Brady RB N North Dakota ADD FROM SINGLE GAME INJURY Active Roster
2025-07-02 WPG VANTERPOOL, Micah OL A Hawaii ADD FROM SINGLE GAME INJURY Active Roster
2025-07-02 WPG JONES, Jonathan LB A Toledo EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-07-02 WPG SCHMEKEL, Tanner DL N Regina EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
2025-07-02 WPG BENSON, Mike LS N Acadia EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY Single Game Injury
Game Day HQ #4 | Blue Bombers (3-0) at Stampeders (2-1)
July 3, 2025 Ed Tait
NOTABLE NOTES
Willie Jefferson picked up his first sack of the season in last week's win over Edmonton, giving him 75 in his career and now tied with Tim Cofield for 28th all-time in CFL history. He is the only CFL player to record 75 or more sacks and register 80-plus pass knockdowns.
The Blue Bombers are a remarkable 49-4 (.925 winning percentage) when leading after three quarters since 2019.
Zach Collaros threw for 334 yards in last week's win over Edmonton — his 16th 300-yard passing game as a member of the Blue Bombers. That ties him with Don Jonas for the seventh most 300-yard passing games in club history. Dieter Brock and Khari Jones are tied for top spot with 29, followed by Matt Dunigan with 20.
Collaros moved into fourth spot on the Blue Bombers all-time passing list last week and, as well, also set a career high with 14 consecutive passes — incidentally, coming on his first 14 attempts of the game.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/07/03/game-day-hq-4-blue-bombers-3-0-at-stampeders-2-1/
markonfootball @Markonfootball Jul 3
Roster note: Mark Vassett will punt for the Calgary Stampeders. Fraser Masin is a scratch with a leg issue.