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#21
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Re-Sign Defen...
Last post by Pigskin - January 21, 2026, 07:14:02 PMI think it's going to depend on how FA goes. With us picking 4 and 13, possibly 19th or 20th, and then again at 24 we should be able to reload our OL and get an impact player for our DL.
Ranked #1 Mesidor (DL), 6'3" 280. #3 Bailey 6'5" 265 (DE). #7 Konga 6"4" 300 (DT)
As for the OL. Ranked #2 Taylor, #5 Reese, #11 Vaccaro MB kid, #12 Bell, #14 Janvier, #17 Lawrence.
Ranked #1 Mesidor (DL), 6'3" 280. #3 Bailey 6'5" 265 (DE). #7 Konga 6"4" 300 (DT)
As for the OL. Ranked #2 Taylor, #5 Reese, #11 Vaccaro MB kid, #12 Bell, #14 Janvier, #17 Lawrence.
#22
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 21, 2026, 05:39:05 PMQuote from: Blue In BC on January 21, 2026, 05:19:31 PMHmmmm. 10 days to free agency tampering window opening. We still have a lot of potential free agents. I'm a little surprised about a few players not yet signed or announced. There is still time but there may also be a willingness to let some players test the marketplace.
It will be interesting to see what does happen before Feb 1. We won't see what other CFL players get offers from the Bombers unless a given player accepts their offer.
Too bad we don't get earlier transparency of who gets offers even if we don't know the amount of the offers.
At this point there's a pretty good chance any un-signed players are hedging their bets against a reduced offer the Bombers may have sent their agents vs. what they may receive in FA, especially in the case of older players like Stanley, Willie and Kyrie. It might come down to players swallowing thier pride in order to continue playing. Stan has been great but no other team is going to invest money in a player pushing 40.
#23
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...
Last post by Blue In BC - January 21, 2026, 05:19:31 PMHmmmm. 10 days to free agency tampering window opening. We still have a lot of potential free agents. I'm a little surprised about a few players not yet signed or announced. There is still time but there may also be a willingness to let some players test the marketplace.
This applies more to long time Bombers like Bryant, Jefferson for example.
It will be interesting to see what does happen before Feb 1. We won't see what other CFL players get offers from the Bombers unless a given player accepts their offer.
Too bad we don't get earlier transparency of who gets offers even if we don't know the amount of the offers.
This applies more to long time Bombers like Bryant, Jefferson for example.
It will be interesting to see what does happen before Feb 1. We won't see what other CFL players get offers from the Bombers unless a given player accepts their offer.
Too bad we don't get earlier transparency of who gets offers even if we don't know the amount of the offers.
#24
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Re-Sign Defen...
Last post by Blue In BC - January 21, 2026, 04:15:47 PMQuote from: Pigskin on January 21, 2026, 04:19:12 AMHe has a lot to prove in TC. Really didn't show much if anything last season.
It's a now or never for him to show more this TC. Roster will most likely only have 2 Canadian DT's on the AR. Barring injury, or additions during the draft, I'd expect he'd start the season on the PR. He may have some upside otherwise why bring him back? Logic suggests he's 3rd on the depth chart to start TC.
I do think we'll draft a DL this year but that player may be returning to university for another season. It's possible we sign another player in free agency if one is available as a needed area to upgrade.
These are the players currently pending DL free agents. I haven't checked to see which are DE versus DT. I don't have any specific opinion or who we might consider if he reaches free agency or during tampering window. Anybody have any thoughts on that?
DABIRE, Charbel N
JOSEPH, Daniel N
KONGBO, Jonathan N
MARION, Benoît N
ONYEKA, Kene N
PELLEY, J-Min N
PICKETT, Riley N
ROMICK, Nigel N
PLAMONDON, Jacob N
#25
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - January 21, 2026, 03:40:49 PMForgot to post this yesterday but the Jets unveiled their preliminary alumni roster for the Heritage Classic Alumni Game in October. It includes the following players:
Dustin Byfuglien
Blake Wheeler
Bryan Little
Andrew Ladd
Mathieu Perreault
Paul Stastny
Chris Thorburn
Dustin Byfuglien
Blake Wheeler
Bryan Little
Andrew Ladd
Mathieu Perreault
Paul Stastny
Chris Thorburn
#26
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - January 21, 2026, 02:09:33 PMNice win last night. But the tank is sad now.
On another note, it's pretty crazy how long this team has struggled to establish a solid second line.
On another note, it's pretty crazy how long this team has struggled to establish a solid second line.
#27
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - January 21, 2026, 12:33:07 PMWinnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign DL Collin Kornelson, sign WR Key'Shawn Smith
January 20, 2026 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed defensive lineman Collin Kornelson and signed wide receiver Key'Shawn Smith on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Collin Kornelson is six foot three and weighs 240 pounds. The 25-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba, re-signed with the Blue Bombers on December 6, 2024. In 2025, he made one tackle on special teams in two preseason games to earn a spot on the practice squad.
Kornelson played six games this season with three tackles. The Blue Bombers released on August 20, 2025. The Blue Bombers re-signed him to the practice squad on September 3, 2025. The Blue Bombers released him on October 31, 2025.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers drafted Kornelson in the fifth round (44th pick) of the 2023 CFL Draft. In 2023, Kornelson played in two preseason games with 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) with 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.
Key'Shawn Smith is six foot one and weighs 186 pounds. A native of San Diego, California, Smith signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2025. The Raiders released him on July 25, 2025. The Kansas City Chiefs signed Smith on August 1, 2025. In 2025, he made one catch for eight yards and two kick returns for 62 yards in three preseason games. The Chiefs released him on August 26, 2025.
Collegiately, Smith spent three seasons at Miami (FL) (2020-22) with 48 catches for 662 yards, five touchdowns, three carries for 14 yards, 22 kick returns for 662 yards, one touchdown, and one tackle (1 solo) in 29 games for the Hurricanes.
Then, he transferred to Southern Methodist University (2023-24) with 58 catches for 919 yards, eight touchdowns, two carries for one yard, eight kick returns for 142 yards, and two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in 28 games for the Mustangs.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2026/01/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-re-sign-dl-collin-kornelson-sign-wr-keyshawn-smith/
January 20, 2026 Michael Heilman
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed defensive lineman Collin Kornelson and signed wide receiver Key'Shawn Smith on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Collin Kornelson is six foot three and weighs 240 pounds. The 25-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba, re-signed with the Blue Bombers on December 6, 2024. In 2025, he made one tackle on special teams in two preseason games to earn a spot on the practice squad.
Kornelson played six games this season with three tackles. The Blue Bombers released on August 20, 2025. The Blue Bombers re-signed him to the practice squad on September 3, 2025. The Blue Bombers released him on October 31, 2025.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers drafted Kornelson in the fifth round (44th pick) of the 2023 CFL Draft. In 2023, Kornelson played in two preseason games with 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) with 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.
Key'Shawn Smith is six foot one and weighs 186 pounds. A native of San Diego, California, Smith signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2025. The Raiders released him on July 25, 2025. The Kansas City Chiefs signed Smith on August 1, 2025. In 2025, he made one catch for eight yards and two kick returns for 62 yards in three preseason games. The Chiefs released him on August 26, 2025.
Collegiately, Smith spent three seasons at Miami (FL) (2020-22) with 48 catches for 662 yards, five touchdowns, three carries for 14 yards, 22 kick returns for 662 yards, one touchdown, and one tackle (1 solo) in 29 games for the Hurricanes.
Then, he transferred to Southern Methodist University (2023-24) with 58 catches for 919 yards, eight touchdowns, two carries for one yard, eight kick returns for 142 yards, and two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in 28 games for the Mustangs.
https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2026/01/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-re-sign-dl-collin-kornelson-sign-wr-keyshawn-smith/
#28
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign Sergio C...
Last post by Blueforlife - January 21, 2026, 12:32:09 PMQuote from: Blue In BC on January 21, 2026, 12:16:33 AMYou said we'll have a better than average team and better than last year. When we have 18 potential free agents remaining that is blind faith. You think our D will be great when we don't know who will on the roster. There is nothing yet to base that on.Nothing I have posted is blind faith. Our D has been good for about a decade, I expect that trend to continue. We have a good core and a great coach. Signings will come, patience grasshopper. I have clearly stated my opinion based on my knowledge, facts and data. Just because you don't agree doesn't mean that its it's sunshine, lollipops and roses. Nobody knows how the season will turn out and nobody is right or wrong here, just fans making predictions. Let's talk ball. I am not expecting a great team, never said that. I think we improve on last year and our strength will be teams and our D. Like I said, free agency and finding a few gems in camp will be key. We are allowed to have early opinions and predictions on here (I am well aware that it's early season and we have a lot of work to do). Let's leave this alone, no value in continuing the back and forth. The Lawler example is really obvious, we all understand that point and was a very simple concept.
That's more than an opinion. It's sunshine, lollipops and roses. An opinion has to be based on data. If and when we sign Lawler ( he's not a free agent but an example ) ( or a similar talent ), it could be said our receiving group has improved and our offence will be improved overall.
That's the difference between blind faith and substantive data.
Those changes might happen in free agency. However I can't suggest our defence will be better when still have 5 potential free agents.
I trust our core vets, management and coaches. I see us bringing in more talent that will improve the ball club. Hopefully the scouts do a good job as there was turnover in this group last year.
Quote from: Pete on January 21, 2026, 12:37:47 AMIf we try to improve these areas thru free agency, it will be an overpay in relation to the rest of the team. Its just the nature of the beastThat could be true but might not be. We could sign players at value or find some deals and hidden gems. Camp could bring surprises. Overpaying isn't the only way to he successful and we have shown that over the years by being patient and financially responsible. We will likely do a combo or Overpaying, fair deals and get a few pleasant surprises.
A quality starter will have several teams bidding for them
We tried the bargain route/ hidden gems ly
I like the way this club approaches free agency and resigning key players. Been making progress and it will all come together. We will lose a few good players and miss out on a few of the best available. That's good business and can sometimes help you longer term.
#29
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - January 21, 2026, 12:29:03 PMTransactions:
2026-01-20 WPG Smith, Key'Shawn WR A Southern Methodist ADD Active Roster
2026-01-20 WPG KORNELSON, Collin DL N Manitoba ADD Active Roster
2026-01-20 WPG Smith, Key'Shawn WR A Southern Methodist ADD Active Roster
2026-01-20 WPG KORNELSON, Collin DL N Manitoba ADD Active Roster
#30
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - January 21, 2026, 12:26:59 PMBlue Bombers sign Collin Kornelson
January 20, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Canadian defensive tackle Collin Kornelson.
Kornelson (6-2, 279; University of Manitoba; born: February 14, 2000, in Winnipeg, Mb.) returns to the Blue Bombers in 2026 for his second season after initially being selected by the club in the fifth round, 44th overall, in the 2023 Canadian Football League Draft.
He dressed for nine games in 2025 and made three defensive tackles. His CFL debut came against the B.C. Lions on June 12th last season.
A product of the Manitoba Bisons, Kornelson attended training camps with the Blue Bombers in 2023 and 2024 before returning to school. He was a second team All Canadian in 2024.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/20/blue-bombers-sign-collin-kornelson/
January 20, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Canadian defensive tackle Collin Kornelson.
Kornelson (6-2, 279; University of Manitoba; born: February 14, 2000, in Winnipeg, Mb.) returns to the Blue Bombers in 2026 for his second season after initially being selected by the club in the fifth round, 44th overall, in the 2023 Canadian Football League Draft.
He dressed for nine games in 2025 and made three defensive tackles. His CFL debut came against the B.C. Lions on June 12th last season.
A product of the Manitoba Bisons, Kornelson attended training camps with the Blue Bombers in 2023 and 2024 before returning to school. He was a second team All Canadian in 2024.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/20/blue-bombers-sign-collin-kornelson/