Blue Bombers add to roster

ModAdmin · November 17, 2025, 04:17:09 PM

Blue Bombers add to roster

WINNIPEG, MB., November 17, 2025 – T The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the team has signed American defensive back Alijah McGhee, American receiver Tyrone (TJ) Davis, American offensive linemen Zovon Lindsay, Sebastian Pares, and Michael (Bucky) Williams, and American receiver Kenneth Womack to futures deals as of the 2026 season.

McGhee (6-2, 195, Minnesota State Mankato; born: October 13, 1999, in Warner Robins, GA.) signs a futures contract with the Bombers after spending the last two seasons with the Ottawa Redblacks, and a five-year collegiate career with Kentucky Wesleyan (2018-2020), and Minnesota State (2021-2022).

McGhee signed with the Redblacks in August 2023. During his rookie season he appeared in two games with six tackles and one forced fumble. In 2024, after recovering from an early injury, he started 11 of the final 12 games, finishing with 44 tackles, three interceptions, and one forced fumble. His CFL totals now stand at 50 tackles, seven pass deflections, three interceptions for 46 return yards, and two forced fumbles.

Before going pro, McGhee played at Kentucky Wesleyan (2018–2020), recording 82 tackles and 14 pass breakups. He transferred to Minnesota State (2021–2022), where he totaled 80 tackles, nine pass breakups, two interceptions, seven tackles for loss, and two blocked kicks. In 2022, he earned Second Team All-NSIC honours and multiple defensive players of the week awards.

Davis (6-3, 180, Nebraska-Kearney; born: January 27, 2000, in Colorado Springs, CO.) signs a futures contract with the Blue Bombers after one season in the IFL, and a five-year collegiate career with the University of Nebraska-Kearney.

Davis signed with the Green Bay Blizzard of the Indoor Football League (IFL) in July 2024 but did not appear in any games. He re-signed with the team on November 27, 2024.

In his 2025 season, Davis played in 19 games during his rookie season. He recorded 70 receptions for 904 yards and 26 touchdowns, rushed 14 times for 45 yards and two touchdowns, completed a four-yard touchdown pass, and returned 21 kicks for 355 yards. He was named to both the All-IFL Second Team and the IFL All-Rookie Team.

In college, Davis played five seasons (2019–2023) at quarterback for the University of Nebraska–Kearney. In 49 games, he completed 402 passes for 6,525 yards, 61 touchdowns while adding 4,361 rushing yards and 61 touchdowns on 852 carries. Davis also recorded three receptions for eight yards and one touchdown. As a starter, he led the Lopers to a 25–9 record.

Davis was a two-time MIAA Offensive Player of the Year, two-time AFCA All-American, and two-time finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy.

Lindsay (6-4, 300, Coastal Carolina; born: November 28, 2000, in Fayetteville, NC.) signs a futures deal with the Bombers after a five-year collegiate career with NC State (2019-2020), and Coastal Carolina (2021-2023).

Lindsay began his collegiate career at NC State University for the 2019 and 2020 seasons but did not see any game action.

In 2021, Lindsay transferred to Coastal Carolina University. Over the next three seasons, he played in 39 games, starting in 36 of them. In 2023 as an offence, Coastal ranked first in the Sun Belt in passing yards per attempt (8.49), and third in yards per play (6.33) and sacks allowed (16). They ranked 24th nationally in sacks allowed.

Pares (6-6, 310, Eastern Illinois; born: February 12, 2001, in Joliet, IL.) signs a futures deal after a three-year collegiate career with the University of Sioux Falls (2019), and Eastern Illinois (2023-2024).

Pares began his college career at the University of Sioux Falls where he would appear in 21 games, finishing both seasons with an 8-3 record.

For the 2023 season, Pares transferred to Eastern Illinois, where he would appear in 22 games, starting all but one over two seasons. The 2024 season saw Pares block for a first team All-Conference running back, and pass protected a 3,000-yard quarterback for the fourth time in school history. The year prior, Pares was named to the second team All Big-South-OVC Football Association at offensive line.

Williams (6-3, 300, Appalachian State; born: March 20, 2000, in Ringgold, GA.) signs with the Bombers after two NFL contracts and a five-year collegiate career with Austin Peay (2019-2021), and Appalachian State (2022-2023).

Williams appeared in 61 career collegiate games with 53 starts, including starting all 14 games in 2023 for Appalachian State, where he earned First-Team All-Sun Belt honours while allowing just two sacks in 470 pass-blocking snaps. Prior to that, he made 34 straight starts at Austin Peay State University and was named a Second-Team FCS All�-American.

Williams entered the NFL in 2024 as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Los Angeles Chargers, and spent his rookie season on injured reserve. He has also spent time in the Cleveland Browns organization this season.

Womack (6-0, 195, Western Michigan; born: February 7, 2001, in Upper Marlboro, MD.) signs a futures deal with the Bombers after a five-year collegiate career with Sacred Heart (2020-2022) and Western Michigan (2023-2024).

He began his collegiate career at Sacred Heart University, where he recorded 98 receptions for 1,234 yards and five touchdowns. In his 2022 season he led the team with 721 receiving yards on 52 catches and scored three receiving touchdowns.

In 2023, he transferred to Western Michigan University and would catch 115 passes for 1,236 yards and two touchdowns over the next two seasons (22 games). After the 2023 season he was named First Team All-MAC and led the MAC in receptions with 76.

Blue In BC · November 17, 2025, 04:41:00 PM

Off and running building the TC for 2026.

Just one observation, we already had a couple of rookie OL from the season ending PR. Today we're potentially adding another 3. Not all of them will end up in TC but it's clear they are going to be addressing the OL.

I can't honestly say which of Randolph, Lofton and Vanterpool will still be around by TC. They have the early advantage but they may face more competition this year.

GOLDMEMBER · November 17, 2025, 04:54:18 PM

Bring the, on. The more the merrier. Sign lots on DL guys to please Kyle!

Throw Long Bannatyne · November 17, 2025, 06:56:27 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on November 17, 2025, 04:41:00 PMOff and running building the TC for 2026.

Just one observation, we already had a couple of rookie OL from the season ending PR. Today we're potentially adding another 3. Not all of them will end up in TC but it's clear they are going to be addressing the OL.

I can't honestly say which of Randolph, Lofton and Vanterpool will still be around by TC. They have the early advantage but they may face more competition this year.

It seems the O-line is a difficult position to jump the cue under the current regime, they have significant investment in Randolph, Lofton and Vanterpool, just can't see them throwing that away unless a rookie blows their doors off. If they uncover a good one, he's likely to spend his first season at the back of the bus or on the PR learning the ropes from the established veterans.

The notion of replacing Kola at Centre will come about from a vet picked up in FA, or accomplished internally with shuffling of current personnel IMO.

Pigskin · November 17, 2025, 08:34:22 PM

McGhee at 6'2" 195 adds a little size to our DB group.

tlf · November 17, 2025, 09:24:39 PM

Quote from: Pigskin on November 17, 2025, 08:34:22 PMMcGhee at 6'2" 195 adds a little size to our DB group.

I was quite surprised by the size, but kind of like it.

RebusRankin · November 17, 2025, 09:42:02 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on November 17, 2025, 06:56:27 PMIt seems the O-line is a difficult position to jump the cue under the current regime, they have significant investment in Randolph, Lofton and Vanterpool, just can't see them throwing that away unless a rookie blows their doors off. If they uncover a good one, he's likely to spend his first season at the back of the bus or on the PR learning the ropes from the established veterans.

The notion of replacing Kola at Centre will come about from a vet picked up in FA, or accomplished internally with shuffling of current personnel IMO.

I really hope Kolo is gone.

Blue In BC · November 17, 2025, 09:47:51 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on November 17, 2025, 06:56:27 PMIt seems the O-line is a difficult position to jump the cue under the current regime, they have significant investment in Randolph, Lofton and Vanterpool, just can't see them throwing that away unless a rookie blows their doors off. If they uncover a good one, he's likely to spend his first season at the back of the bus or on the PR learning the ropes from the established veterans.

The notion of replacing Kola at Centre will come about from a vet picked up in FA, or accomplished internally with shuffling of current personnel IMO.

I'm not sure what Lofton's injury was and he's a potential free agent. 4 other OL are on that list including Bryant.

Bryant is probably back but SMS hit can't be ignored either.

In any case they need injury depth and players on the PR if they don't beat someone out outright.

Hopefully they'll be looking for a very good OL in free agency. That's a TBD for now. The draft is another question but Vibert might progress to making the AR if we have a departure.

Lots of things that might happen I suppose.

Throw Long Bannatyne · November 17, 2025, 11:07:58 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on November 17, 2025, 09:47:51 PMI'm not sure what Lofton's injury was and he's a potential free agent. 4 other OL are on that list including Bryant.

Bryant is probably back but SMS hit can't be ignored either.

In any case they need injury depth and players on the PR if they don't beat someone out outright.

Hopefully they'll be looking for a very good OL in free agency. That's a TBD for now. The draft is another question but Vibert might progress to making the AR if we have a departure.

Lots of things that might happen I suppose.

You're right, I think Neuf and Eli will be back, Lofton and Bryant TBD. Perfect if they let Kola drift off into the night with no hard feelings, I won't be at all surprised if he shows up on an Eastern team's roster though.

Offensive line free agents.

Stanley Bryant (A)
Tui Eli (N)
Chris Kolankowski (N)
Eric Lofton (A)
Patrick Neufeld (N

Tecno · Reply #9 - Re: Blue Bombers add to roster

Quote from: Pigskin on November 17, 2025, 08:34:22 PMMcGhee at 6'2" 195 adds a little size to our DB group.

He was so-so in OTT. Name was mentioned a lot. Not always a good thing. However, I don't recall him sucking rocks. And he was on that sad sack team. Might be much better on a real team with real schemes.

Tecno · Reply #10 - Re: Blue Bombers add to roster

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on November 17, 2025, 06:56:27 PMIt seems the O-line is a difficult position to jump the cue under the current regime, they have significant investment in Randolph, Lofton and Vanterpool, just can't see them throwing that away unless a rookie blows their doors off.

If Rand/Vant are coming off ELC then we could very easily cut bait. Neither has wowed anyone, though Rand was doing better in pass pro by year end. Vant was great at LG, but it seems we don't want to go 3 IMP.

We've let IMP 2nd/3rd year guys walk before. Many times. My hunch is 1 or both are gone. Look what a "real" RT can do for a team (see: SSK). I want to see at least 30% more spent on OL than last season.

Lofton was only a bit better than Rand, and if he's always hurt then we probably move on, too. He was always only ever a placeholder anyhow until we found the next Yoshi.