2025 Season Player Signings

Started by ModAdmin, November 22, 2024, 08:35:24 PM

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November 22, 2024, 08:35:24 PM Last Edit: November 22, 2024, 08:49:55 PM by ModAdmin
Starting a thread to show all new player signings for the 2025 season with a short blurb on each.

You can also refer to the following thread which shows current players who are already under contract in 2025...

https://forums.bluebombers.com/index.php?topic=54670.0

This thread is for announcements only and will be locked so as not to clutter the thread.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one." - John Wooden

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#1
November 22, 2024, 08:37:08 PM
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.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one." - John Wooden

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#2
November 22, 2024, 10:11:18 PM Last Edit: November 23, 2024, 03:38:06 AM by ModAdmin
WPG   HARRIS, Keilahn   WR   A   Oklahoma Baptist   ADD   Game Roster

During the 2022 season, he played with Oklahoma Baptist in 11 games and finished the season with 80 receptions for 1,050 yards and 7 touchdowns while being named to the All-GAC First Team and the Elite 100 Watch List prior to the season. Signed by Atlanta Falcons in 2023 and Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024.  Was released after being injured.

WPG   Ogbevoen, Lucky   DL   G   Tirol Raiders (ELF)   ADD   Game Roster

Ogbevoen 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.
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#3
November 27, 2024, 02:32:05 AM
WPG   Gassama, Abdul-Karim   WR   N   Manitoba   ADD   Game Roster

Abdul-Karim Gassama is a wide receiver who 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.

WPG   Leroux, Ian   LS   N   Laval   ADD   Game Roster

Ian Leroux a long snapper who 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.
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#4
December 02, 2024, 04:39:13 PM
WINNIPEG, MB., 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).
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one." - John Wooden

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#5
December 03, 2024, 04:07:36 PM
Russell 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.

Patrick 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.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one." - John Wooden

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#6
December 04, 2024, 05:55:34 PM
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today (Dec. 4, 2024) announce the club has signed American linebacker Tony Jones to a two-year contract extension.
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#7
December 05, 2024, 12:05:37 AM
Chris Walker, University of Montana • All-Big Sky Honorable Mention • Academic All-Big Sky
Voted a team captain at the onset of the season... Named to the Senior Bowl watchlist and the East-West Shrine Bowl 1,000 watchlist preseason... Helped lead a balanced 2023 offense that threw for 2,967 yards and rushed for 2,652 yards, a combined difference of just 315 yards. Was also named a Senior Bowl "small school" O-Lineman to watch heading into his final year... Made 28 starts in 28 appearances for the Griz in two seasons.
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#8
December 06, 2024, 02:59:12 AM
Jaylen Hall – Wide Receiver - Had a look last year in Edmonton after attending Philadelphia Eagles rookie camp. Signed with the Blue Bombers in 2024 and was released prior to the season opener.
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#9
December 06, 2024, 05:36:54 PM
Collin 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.
"You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one." - John Wooden
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