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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 04:21:03 PMQuote from: Blue In BC on Today at 01:45:21 PMWe aren't sure either can play LT as well as Bryant. Considering the higher than normal signings of import OL, I'm not sure what the plans are at the moment.
The issue of age and SMS can't be ignored though. This could be the year they decide to move on.
Counted 8 new import players signed so far to compete for O-line jobs in TC this season so nothing is a given except minimum 2 spots for Natl's, Wallace and Neuf for sure. Hoping for a free and fair competition that awards the winners might be expecting too much, depending on who all is in the room when they make the final decision.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...
Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 04:12:06 PMQuote from: dd on Today at 03:57:29 PMHe a daughters are only ones really worth re signing from 2025 line
I think I'm expecting Vaughters to be re-signed but they could just as easily try to find a new player in free agency.
We don't have any import DT's that carry over from 2025 off the PR. So Woods is the only one we have on the roster. While I think we bring him back to TC I don't see his spot as guaranteed either.
The players on the 4 man front weren't good enough as a group, so in that sense something has to give. We do have the 2 rookie DE types that played the last game but nobody with any experience as far as real depth.
I only see 2 other DL besides those 2 rookies from 2025. Not sure whether any of them are best fit as inside DT types. OTOH we often go with lighter and faster DE's in 3 or even 4 man fronts. Whether that is the best option is debatable.
I'd like to see a couple of bigger inside DT's signed for TC.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...
Last post by dd - Today at 03:57:29 PMHe a daughters are only ones really worth re signing from 2025 line
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...
Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 03:12:55 PMHe turns 35 at the end of the month but still has some gas left in the tank. No significant injury history and is a athletic individual.
What we need is improvement elsewhere on the DL and depth to let him continue to be successful.
I wonder what the SMS hit will be for 2026. Can't imagine that it changes much one way or the other.
What we need is improvement elsewhere on the DL and depth to let him continue to be successful.
I wonder what the SMS hit will be for 2026. Can't imagine that it changes much one way or the other.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...
Last post by ModAdmin - Today at 02:59:43 PMBlue Bombers re-sign defensive end Willie Jefferson
WINNIPEG, MB., January 22, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one year contract extension with veteran defensive end Willie Jefferson.
Jefferson was scheduled to become a free agent in February.
Jefferson (6-7, 244; Stephen F. Austin State; born: January 31, 1991, in Beaumont, TX.) returns in 2026 for his 12th season in the Canadian Football League and seventh with the Blue Bombers including his days with Edmonton (2014-15) and Saskatchewan (2016-18).
Jefferson appeared in 17 games in 2025 – he was rested in the regular-season finale for the following week's Eastern Semi-Final in Montreal - and registered 15 defensive tackles, three quarterback sacks, one forced fumble and a league-best 16 pass knockdowns.
His 16 knockdowns tied his own franchise record set in 2019 and is the third most in CFL history.
A vocal leader and presence in the locker room, Jefferson has 46 quarterback sacks as a Blue Bomber, ranking him fifth all-time in franchise history.
Jefferson now has 77 career sacks in his CFL career and the second-most knockdowns in league history with 94.
A six-time CFL All Star, Jefferson was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2019 – he was also the Blue Bombers Most Outstanding Player that season – and has been named Winnipeg's top defender three times, in 2019, 2022 and 2023.
A three-time Grey Cup champion (Edmonton, 2015; Winnipeg 2019, 2021), Jefferson 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).
WINNIPEG, MB., January 22, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one year contract extension with veteran defensive end Willie Jefferson.
Jefferson was scheduled to become a free agent in February.
Jefferson (6-7, 244; Stephen F. Austin State; born: January 31, 1991, in Beaumont, TX.) returns in 2026 for his 12th season in the Canadian Football League and seventh with the Blue Bombers including his days with Edmonton (2014-15) and Saskatchewan (2016-18).
Jefferson appeared in 17 games in 2025 – he was rested in the regular-season finale for the following week's Eastern Semi-Final in Montreal - and registered 15 defensive tackles, three quarterback sacks, one forced fumble and a league-best 16 pass knockdowns.
His 16 knockdowns tied his own franchise record set in 2019 and is the third most in CFL history.
A vocal leader and presence in the locker room, Jefferson has 46 quarterback sacks as a Blue Bomber, ranking him fifth all-time in franchise history.
Jefferson now has 77 career sacks in his CFL career and the second-most knockdowns in league history with 94.
A six-time CFL All Star, Jefferson was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2019 – he was also the Blue Bombers Most Outstanding Player that season – and has been named Winnipeg's top defender three times, in 2019, 2022 and 2023.
A three-time Grey Cup champion (Edmonton, 2015; Winnipeg 2019, 2021), Jefferson 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).
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...
Last post by GOLDMEMBER - Today at 02:55:19 PMHe was good enough last year ( lots of knock downs again) but needs a pass rushing buddy or 2!
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 02:49:46 PM #8
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Bombers re-sign Willie Jeffers...
Last post by VictorRomano - Today at 02:23:56 PM1 year extension, as per BB facebook page.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...
Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 01:45:21 PMQuote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on Today at 12:06:13 AMStanley Bryant is 39, both Vanterpool and Randolph are 27, is one more year of Stan worth losing either? I think not, treat them well and they could be starters for another 4-5 years with salaries well below $200k.
We aren't sure either can play LT as well as Bryant. Considering the higher than normal signings of import OL, I'm not sure what the plans are at the moment.
The issue of age and SMS can't be ignored though. This could be the year they decide to move on.
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Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 01:16:54 PMQuote from: Pigskin on January 21, 2026, 10:52:40 PMYes, and they even broke up one of the best lines in the NHL. GV13 has made the 2nd. line better, but they still aren't putting up enough points 5-5.
Fortunately, the top line hasn't really missed a beat and Vilardi has helped the second line since the shuffle. However, the production is still a far cry from where it needs (and needed) to be. This team still needs a 2C to help drive the offense, especially when the bottom six can't score.
I'm still hoping on a young gun like Lambert can be that player down the road. In the meantime, though, a proven stopgap would be nice.