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#21
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by Ridermania - April 21, 2026, 04:51:57 PMCFL Trade
To Ottawa:
Playing rights to National defensive lineman Luiji Vilain
Toronto's 2026 fourth-round pick (31st overall)
To Toronto:
Ottawa's 2026 third-round pick (23rd overall)
Ottawa's 2027 conditional third-round pick (can be upgraded to a second round pick)
Vilain, 28, played five games over two seasons in the National Football League with the Minnesota Vikings (2022-23) and Carolina Panthers (2023), registering four total tackles. In addition to his time with the Vikings and Panthers, Vilain also spent the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns (2024) and Dallas Cowboys (2024-25). The six-foot-four, 250-pound Ottawa, Ontario native was originally selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the third round, 25th overall in the 2021 CFL Canadian Draft.
To Ottawa:
Playing rights to National defensive lineman Luiji Vilain
Toronto's 2026 fourth-round pick (31st overall)
To Toronto:
Ottawa's 2026 third-round pick (23rd overall)
Ottawa's 2027 conditional third-round pick (can be upgraded to a second round pick)
Vilain, 28, played five games over two seasons in the National Football League with the Minnesota Vikings (2022-23) and Carolina Panthers (2023), registering four total tackles. In addition to his time with the Vikings and Panthers, Vilain also spent the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns (2024) and Dallas Cowboys (2024-25). The six-foot-four, 250-pound Ottawa, Ontario native was originally selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the third round, 25th overall in the 2021 CFL Canadian Draft.
#22
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add to roster...
Last post by Blue In BC - April 21, 2026, 04:13:41 PMWe already have 14 LB's including 5 import rookies. He seems to be an impressive candidate but making the roster is going to be tough.
#23
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Blue Bombers add to roster - ...
Last post by ModAdmin - April 21, 2026, 03:39:37 PMBlue Bombers add to roster
WINNIPEG, MB., April 21, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive back Matthew Jackson.
Jackson (6-1, 209, Eastern Kentucky; born: November 9, 1998, in Chicago, IL.) re-signs after spending time on the Blue Bombers' practice roster in 2025.
Jackson signed with the Bombers last season during practice roster expansion, spending just over a month with the club.
Following the 2023 NFL Draft, Jackson signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent and earned a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster out of training camp. He appeared in nine games during the 2023 season, registering one defensive tackle and five special teams tackles.
Jackson was released prior to the start of the 2024 season and was later signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He saw action in all three preseason games, recording four tackles, and opened the regular season on the practice squad. He was later elevated for one game against the Indianapolis Colts before being released.
At Eastern Kentucky (2018–2022), Jackson appeared in 50 games, totaling 294 tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, and ten pass breakups. He established himself as one of the top defensive players in the FCS, earning All-ASUN honours, Stats Perform Third-Team All-America recognition in 2022, and finalist status for the Buck Buchanan Award in 2021.
WINNIPEG, MB., April 21, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive back Matthew Jackson.
Jackson (6-1, 209, Eastern Kentucky; born: November 9, 1998, in Chicago, IL.) re-signs after spending time on the Blue Bombers' practice roster in 2025.
Jackson signed with the Bombers last season during practice roster expansion, spending just over a month with the club.
Following the 2023 NFL Draft, Jackson signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent and earned a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster out of training camp. He appeared in nine games during the 2023 season, registering one defensive tackle and five special teams tackles.
Jackson was released prior to the start of the 2024 season and was later signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He saw action in all three preseason games, recording four tackles, and opened the regular season on the practice squad. He was later elevated for one game against the Indianapolis Colts before being released.
At Eastern Kentucky (2018–2022), Jackson appeared in 50 games, totaling 294 tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, and ten pass breakups. He established himself as one of the top defensive players in the FCS, earning All-ASUN honours, Stats Perform Third-Team All-America recognition in 2022, and finalist status for the Buck Buchanan Award in 2021.
#24
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Seaason Tickets, 3 Game Fl...
Last post by jayrock - April 21, 2026, 02:20:13 PMQuote from: Tecno on April 21, 2026, 03:56:44 AMWelcome! I'll look for ya from across the way. You gotta wear your Prized Jersey at least once, eh? Or just gonna always wear green?
You should get yourself one of those '22 GC jerseys which are mostly black and go as a bit of a question mark. Those are nice jerseys, BTW.
I am not to sure what I am going to wear to the games yet. The kids are pretty excited, they have all ready claimed a few games that they want to each take a friend to. So it, is money well spent to see them excited about CFL football.
#25
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers sign CFL All-Star ...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - April 21, 2026, 02:13:42 PMLove, love, love it. Heart and soul player who led by example every single day. HOFer and Blue Bomber legend!
All the best in your retirement, Biggie!
All the best in your retirement, Biggie!
#26
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / NATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM SE...
Last post by ModAdmin - April 21, 2026, 05:26:43 AMNEWS RELEASE
Monday, April 20, 2026
FOOTBALL CANADA AND THE WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS ANNOUNCE CANADIAN MEN'S
NATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM SELECTION CAMP AT PRINCESS AUTO STADIUM
Football Canada is pleased to announce that the 2026 Men's Selection Camp for the
National Flag Football Team competing at the IFAF World Championship in Germany this
August will take place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at Princess Auto Stadium from April 30 –
May 3.
Thirty invitations have been sent to prospective Men's Team players for the Selection
Camp and 20 of these invitees will progress to a June training camp in Chula Vista, CA.
Football Canada will field Men's and Women's rosters of 12 players at the World
Championships in Dusseldorf, Germany from August 13 – 16.
The IFAF World Championship is the first opportunity for men's and women's flag football
teams to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games where Flag Football
will make its debut. The first two qualification spots for the Games will be on the line.
"We couldn't be more excited to have a professional CFL facility available to us to host
this critical selection camp," said Canadian Men's Flag Football Head Coach Paul LaPolice.
"These players deserve to train and showcase their capacity in a worldclass facility, and
we are thankful to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Football Manitoba for working closely
with us to bring this to life."
Thanks to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Football Manitoba, Football Canada will have
access to the main turf field at Princess Auto Stadium as well as training and meeting
spaces required for on and off field preparations.
"On behalf of the Winnipeg Football Club, we're proud to welcome the Canadian Men's
Flag Football Team to Princess Auto Stadium," stated Wade Miller, President and CEO of
the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. "Providing a first-class environment for these athletes to
train and prepare is exactly the kind of opportunity we want to be part of — flag football
is growing fast, and Canada is building toward something special on the Olympic stage.
We look forward to welcoming local flag football coaches and players in Winnipeg to see
Canada's national team up close as they prepare for the World Championship this
summer with an Olympic berth on the line."
Local coaches and the public will be invited to experience the Men's selection camp.
Follow Football Manitoba, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Football Canada for
information for more information.
The Selection Camp for the Canadian Women's National Flag Football Camp was
successfully held last weekend in Quebec, and its next step will parallel the Men's, with a
selection of players attending the June training camp in Chula Vista.
Later this year, The Canada Cup and U16 West tackle events will also be hosted in
Winnipeg.
Follow Football Canada and the CFL on social channels for the announcement in May of
the rosters for Team Canada.
In 2025, the CFL became a Founding Partner of the Senior Men's and Senior Women's
National Flag Teams, strategically leveraging its venues, facilities, infrastructure, and
relationships to support Football Canada's ongoing operation of the programs. Beyond
the field, the partnership includes league visibility at Football Canada events and
promotions, while the CFL actively amplifies and supports Club, Elite, Senior, and
Collegiate National Flag Championships, including assistance in the sale of associated
sponsorship opportunities.
For more information:
Emma McCamus
Manager, Marketing, Content & Brand
Football Canada
emccamus@footballcanada.com
647-614-2596
Monday, April 20, 2026
FOOTBALL CANADA AND THE WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS ANNOUNCE CANADIAN MEN'S
NATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM SELECTION CAMP AT PRINCESS AUTO STADIUM
Football Canada is pleased to announce that the 2026 Men's Selection Camp for the
National Flag Football Team competing at the IFAF World Championship in Germany this
August will take place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at Princess Auto Stadium from April 30 –
May 3.
Thirty invitations have been sent to prospective Men's Team players for the Selection
Camp and 20 of these invitees will progress to a June training camp in Chula Vista, CA.
Football Canada will field Men's and Women's rosters of 12 players at the World
Championships in Dusseldorf, Germany from August 13 – 16.
The IFAF World Championship is the first opportunity for men's and women's flag football
teams to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games where Flag Football
will make its debut. The first two qualification spots for the Games will be on the line.
"We couldn't be more excited to have a professional CFL facility available to us to host
this critical selection camp," said Canadian Men's Flag Football Head Coach Paul LaPolice.
"These players deserve to train and showcase their capacity in a worldclass facility, and
we are thankful to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Football Manitoba for working closely
with us to bring this to life."
Thanks to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Football Manitoba, Football Canada will have
access to the main turf field at Princess Auto Stadium as well as training and meeting
spaces required for on and off field preparations.
"On behalf of the Winnipeg Football Club, we're proud to welcome the Canadian Men's
Flag Football Team to Princess Auto Stadium," stated Wade Miller, President and CEO of
the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. "Providing a first-class environment for these athletes to
train and prepare is exactly the kind of opportunity we want to be part of — flag football
is growing fast, and Canada is building toward something special on the Olympic stage.
We look forward to welcoming local flag football coaches and players in Winnipeg to see
Canada's national team up close as they prepare for the World Championship this
summer with an Olympic berth on the line."
Local coaches and the public will be invited to experience the Men's selection camp.
Follow Football Manitoba, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Football Canada for
information for more information.
The Selection Camp for the Canadian Women's National Flag Football Camp was
successfully held last weekend in Quebec, and its next step will parallel the Men's, with a
selection of players attending the June training camp in Chula Vista.
Later this year, The Canada Cup and U16 West tackle events will also be hosted in
Winnipeg.
Follow Football Canada and the CFL on social channels for the announcement in May of
the rosters for Team Canada.
In 2025, the CFL became a Founding Partner of the Senior Men's and Senior Women's
National Flag Teams, strategically leveraging its venues, facilities, infrastructure, and
relationships to support Football Canada's ongoing operation of the programs. Beyond
the field, the partnership includes league visibility at Football Canada events and
promotions, while the CFL actively amplifies and supports Club, Elite, Senior, and
Collegiate National Flag Championships, including assistance in the sale of associated
sponsorship opportunities.
For more information:
Emma McCamus
Manager, Marketing, Content & Brand
Football Canada
emccamus@footballcanada.com
647-614-2596
#27
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers sign CFL All-Star ...
Last post by ModAdmin - April 21, 2026, 05:21:16 AMAdam Bighill retires as a Blue Bomber
WINNIPEG, MB., April 20, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the signing of Adam Bighill to a one-day contract so he can officially retire as a member of the football club.
Bighill, 37, spent six of his 13 Canadian Football League seasons with the Blue Bombers (2018-24) and played his final game as a member of the Calgary Stampeders last year.
Bighill was part of two Grey Cup championship teams in Winnipeg, winning in 2019 and 2021. Ninety-four of his career 199 regular season games were with the Blue Bombers. He also appeared in 99 games as a member of the B.C. Lions (2011-16) and six last season with the Stampeders while spending parts of 2017-18 with the New Orleans Saints.
A dominant force on the field at the middle linebacker position and a vocal leader in the locker room, Bighill was named a CFL All-Star six times, including in 2018 and 2021 with the Blue Bombers and was the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player three times, twice with Winnipeg in 2018 and 2021.
Bighill was named the Blue Bombers Most Outstanding Player in 2018 and the club's Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2018 and 2021. He ranks second all-time in franchise history in defensive tackles with 430 behind Greg Battle (587) and sixth on the CFL's career tackles list with 951.
After an outstanding collegiate career at Central Washington, Bighill first turned pro with the Lions in 2011 and was part of B.C.'s Grey Cup championship team that season.
Bighill and his family continue to live in Winnipeg.
WINNIPEG, MB., April 20, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the signing of Adam Bighill to a one-day contract so he can officially retire as a member of the football club.
Bighill, 37, spent six of his 13 Canadian Football League seasons with the Blue Bombers (2018-24) and played his final game as a member of the Calgary Stampeders last year.
Bighill was part of two Grey Cup championship teams in Winnipeg, winning in 2019 and 2021. Ninety-four of his career 199 regular season games were with the Blue Bombers. He also appeared in 99 games as a member of the B.C. Lions (2011-16) and six last season with the Stampeders while spending parts of 2017-18 with the New Orleans Saints.
A dominant force on the field at the middle linebacker position and a vocal leader in the locker room, Bighill was named a CFL All-Star six times, including in 2018 and 2021 with the Blue Bombers and was the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player three times, twice with Winnipeg in 2018 and 2021.
Bighill was named the Blue Bombers Most Outstanding Player in 2018 and the club's Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2018 and 2021. He ranks second all-time in franchise history in defensive tackles with 430 behind Greg Battle (587) and sixth on the CFL's career tackles list with 951.
After an outstanding collegiate career at Central Washington, Bighill first turned pro with the Lions in 2011 and was part of B.C.'s Grey Cup championship team that season.
Bighill and his family continue to live in Winnipeg.
#28
Offside Forum / Re: Blue Jays 2026
Last post by Pigskin - April 21, 2026, 04:41:08 AMNice win for the Blue Jays. Vlad with 3 hits. Cease with another beauty. Nice to see Varsho back. And, Hoffman actually closed out a game.
#29
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Positional Preview #4 | Th...
Last post by Tecno - April 21, 2026, 04:21:14 AMQuote from: Jesse on April 20, 2026, 11:59:22 AMI don't get it.
Worse, it's all the same DC (Hall)! Ya, Younger is the DC, mumble groan cough cough. Hall is still the lead architect, and the max-coverage evolved long before Younger "took over".
I'm not saying Hall's bad or stupid, as he's my fave DC ever, but they need to find a way to do BOTH things. You can do your fancy max cover but also have the 4 on DL actually get some pressure (you can use the LBers as the extra cover guys).
I think you can do this switching a DB DI to a DL DI (or 2!). It's the beefy DL that gets mega-tired and useless struggling against 350 lb hoggies for 2.5 hours straight, not the tiny DB waterbugs.
#30
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers sign CFL All-Star ...
Last post by Tecno - April 21, 2026, 04:16:18 AMQuote from: Pigskin on April 20, 2026, 07:40:55 PMNice, I like it. AB4 could still be a valuable member of this organization. Will he be the next player to go into the ring.
I'm not 100% sold on that. We'd like to think so, but the ring has to be kept for very rarified air, for obvious reasons (like physical space). For players that spent a zillion years here and made an outsized impact.
I think AH33 is the closest thing to a shoe-in (except maybe how it all ended?). But if AH doesn't go in, then Biggie has no chance. Where does Zach fit in this? He's gotta be above Biggie in the order. And even Willie could be mentioned, or Demski. Or Neuf. Or Big Stan. Actually, after AH, Stan probably deserves it the most.
Probably only room for 1 of the guys I listed! 2 would be a surprise. Just take the current ring size and divide by the years WFC existed. Probably 1 a decade?
Now... HoF's... that's easier. Many of these guys will be quick HoFers.