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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign DB Shyheim Battle and DL Khris Bogle
January 22, 2026 Michael Heilman

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive back Shyheim Battle and defensive lineman Khris Bogle on Thursday according to the CFL Transactions page.

Shyheim Battle is six foot two and weighs 195 pounds. The 24-year-old from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, signed with the Frankfurt Galaxy of the European League of Football on January 15, 2025. In 2025, Battle made 68 tackles (46 solos, 22 assists), four tackles for loss, one interception for four yards, 10 pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 12 games. Battle had signed with the Jacksonville Sharks (IFL) on October 2, 2025.

The New York Jets signed Battle as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2024. The Jets released him on June 18, 2024.

Collegiately, Battle played four seasons at N.C. State (2020-23) with 144 tackles (95 solos, 49 assists), six tackles for loss, one sack, seven interceptions for 58 yards, 32 pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 48 games for the Wolfpack.

In 2023, he made 46 tackles (30 solos, 16 assists), two tackles for loss, two interceptions for 21 yards, six pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 13 games. He was named an All-ACC Honorable Mention in 2021.

Khris Bogle is six foot four and weighs 245 pounds. The 25-year-old from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, attended the New York Giants rookie minicamp in 2025. The Columbus Aviators drafted Bogle in the 2026 UFL Draft.

Collegiately, Bogle spent three seasons at the University of Florida (2019-21) with 69 tackles (26 solos, 43 assists), 12 tackles for loss, eight sacks, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 35 games for the Gators.

Then, he transferred to Michigan State University (2022-24) with 62 tackles (32 solos, 30 assists), 12.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks in 26 games for the Spartans. In 2024, he had a career-high 37 tackles (19 solos, 18 assists), 7.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks in 12 games. He was an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention after the season.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2026/01/22/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-db-shyheim-battle-and-dl-khris-bogle/

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Blue Bombers add five to roster

WINNIPEG, MB., January 23, 2026 –   The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American wide receiver Key'Shawn Smith, American defensive ends Warren Peeples and Khris Bogle, and American defensive backs Warren Burrell and Shyheim Battle.

Smith (6-1, 186, Southern Methodist; born: September 29, 2001, in San Diego, CA.) joins the Bombers after two stints in the NFL (2025), and a five-year collegiate career with Southern Methodist (2024), and Miami (FL) (2020-2023).

After being unselected in the 2025 NFL Draft, Smith signed with the Las Vegas Raiders and attended their rookie minicamp. He was released in late July and was picked up by the Kansas City Chiefs a week later. He appeared in all three 2025 preseason games, catching one pass on three targets for eight yards, and added two kickoff returns for 62 yards.

Smith spent his last two college seasons with Southern Methodist, recording 58 receptions for 919 yards and eight touchdowns in 28 games (17 starts). He also added eight kick returns for 142 yards. Before his 2023 season he was a College Football Network Preseason All-AAC Honourable Mention.

He began his collegiate career with Miami (FL), posting 48 receptions for 662 yards and five touchdowns over 29 games (15 starts). During his 2022 season, Smith returned 21 kickoffs for 640 yards with a 91-yard touchdown.

Peeples (6-2, 230, Southeastern Louisiana; born: June 14, 2001, in Stone Mountain, GA.) signs with the Bombers after time in the NFL (2025), and a three-year collegiate career with Southeastern Louisiana (2024), Northern Iowa (2023), and Memphis (2022).

Peeples signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and appeared in all three 2025 preseason games, recording six total tackles, two sacks, and one quarterback hit.

Peeples spent his final college season with Southeastern Louisiana, starting in all 12 games. He recorded 33 tackles (16 solo, 17 assists), and five sacks (45 yards lost).

Before 2024, Peeples played one season at Northern Iowa, registering four total tackles and one sack in seven games (one start). In his 2022 season at Memphis, he recorded four solo tackles in six appearances.

Bogle (6-4, 245, Michigan State; born: October 9, 2000, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.) joins the Bombers after being selected in the 2026 UFL Draft, time in the NFL (2025), and a six-year collegiate career split between Michigan State (2022-2024), and Florida (2019-2021).

Bogle was recently drafted by the Columbus Aviators of the UFL this January.

Bogle signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants and attended their 2025 rookie minicamp.

Over his six-year college career, Bogle played in 61 games and totaled 129 tackles (57 solo, 72 assisted), 25 tackles for loss, and 14.5 sacks. In his senior year with Michigan State, Bogle started in all 12 games, posting career highs in tackles (37), tackles for loss (7.5), and tied his career high in sacks (4), finishing as an honourable mention All-Big Ten selection.

Burrell (6-0, 195, Georgia Tech; born: December 15, 2000, in Suwanee, GA.) joins the Bombers after a six-year collegiate career with Georgia Tech (2024), and Tennessee (2019-2023).

Over his collegiate career, Burrell accumulated 118 total tackles (90 solo, 28 assists), three tackles for loss, one fumble recovery, 13 pass breakups and two interceptions in 52 games (31 starts).

After transferring to Georgia Tech in 2024, Burrell started nine of eleven games, recording 27 tackles (23 solo, 4 assists), one interception and four pass breakups.

Burrell posted the best season of his Tennessee career in 2021, starting all 12 games at corner while setting career highs in tackles (41), tackles for loss (2) and passes defended (7). He started just two games in 2022, recording 12 tackles (8 solo, 4 assists), before being sidelined due to injury.

Battle (6-3, 196, NC State; born: July 18, 2001, in Rocky Mount, NC.) signs with the Bombers after time in the NFL (2024), and a four-year collegiate career with NC State (2020-2023).

Battle signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in April 2024, attended rookie minicamp, and was released in June 2024.

Collegiately, Battle recorded 144 tackles (95 solo, 49 assists), six tackles for loss, one sack, seven interceptions for 58 yards, 32 pass breakups, and a fumble recovery across 48 games for the Wolfpack. He started all 12 games in his senior season, posting 46 tackles, two interceptions, two tackles for loss, six passes defended, and a fumble recovery. Battle ended the 2021 season as an honourable mention All-ACC and was a second-team PFF All-ACC performer.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/23/blue-bombers-add-five-to-roster-3/

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Blue Bombers Re-Sign Future Hall of Famer Stanley Bryant
January 26, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with future hall of fame left tackle, Stanley Bryant. He was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

Bryant (6-4, 313; East Carolina University; born: May 7, 1986, in Goldsboro, NC) returns in 2026 for his 11th season with the Blue Bombers and 16th in the Canadian Football League, including his days with the Calgary Stampeders (2010-14).

He is the most-decorated offensive lineman in CFL history, having been saluted as the league's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman four times (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022).

Bryant is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he was again a steady and commanding presence at left tackle, helping running back Brady Oliveira rush for over 1,000 yards for a fourth straight season as the Blue Bombers offence finished second in the league in rushing yardage per game (124.1).

Bryant was also again named the Blue Bombers Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman in 2025 for the seventh time (2017-22, 2024-25).

Now 39, Bryant has suited up for 234 regular-season games during his CFL career, including 200 with the Blue Bombers – sixth most in franchise history – and has started every one of them. He is a three-time Grey Cup champion, having won in 2019 and 2021 with the Blue Bombers and in 2014 with the Stampeders.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/26/blue-bombers-re-sign-future-hall-of-famer-stanley-bryant/

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Transactions:

2026-01-26   WPG   Bouyer-Randle, Brandon   LB   A   Connecticut   ADD   Active Roster
2026-01-26   WPG   Mazzccua, Micah   OL   A   Nebraska   ADD   Active Roster
2026-01-26   WPG   JEFFERSON, Willie   DL   A   Stephen F. Austin State   ADD   Active Roster

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign OL Micah Mazzccua and LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle
January 26, 2026 Michael Heilman

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua and linebacker Brandon Bouyer-Randle on Monday according to the CFL Transactions page.

Micah Mazzccua is six foot five and weighs 325 pounds. The 24-year-old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, attended the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs rookie minicamps in 2025.

Collegiately, Mazzccua spent three seasons at Baylor (2020-22), playing right guard in 20 games for the Bears. In 2022, He started 11 games. Baylor averaged 32.2 points per game, 413.8 yards per game, and 231.5 passing yards per game, 182.4 rushing yards per game, and 56 touchdowns.

Next, he transferred to Florida in 2023, starting right guard in 11 games for the Gators. Florida averaged 21.6 points per game, 341.3 yards per game, 204.6 passing yards per game, 136.8 rushing yards per game, and 29 touchdowns.

Then, he transferred to Nebraska in 2024, playing right guard and left tackle in nine games for the Cornhuskers. Nebraska averaged 23.5 points per game, 359 yards per game, 228.4 passing yards per game, 130.6 rushing yards per game, and 38 touchdowns.

Brandon Bouyer-Randle is six foot two and weighs 240 pounds. The 28-year-old from Battle Creek, Michigan, signed with the D.C. Defenders on February 8, 2025. He attended training camp and was released on March 20, 2025.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Bouyer-Randle as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. In 2023, he made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) and one pass breakup in three preseason games. Tampa Bay released him on October 30, 2023.

The Washington Commanders signed Bouyer-Randle on November 7, 2023. They released him on May 7, 2024. The Cleveland Browns signed him on August 12, 2024. In 2024, he did not play the preseason due to an undisclosed injury. The Browns released him on December 31, 2024.

Collegiately, Bouyer-Randle played three seasons at Michigan State (2017-19) with 31 tackles (17 solos, 14 assists), six tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one pass breakup, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 30 games for the Spartans.

Next, he transferred to Texas Tech (2020-21) with 52 tackles (37 solos, 15 assists), two tackles for loss, one sack, and seven pass breakups in 18 games for the Red Raiders.

Then, he transferred to Connecticut in 2022 with 98 tackles (34 solos, 64 assists), eight tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions for 70 yards, four pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 13 games for the Huskies.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2026/01/26/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-ol-micah-mazzccua-and-lb-brandon-bouyer-randle/

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Blue Bombers Re-Sign Kyrie Wilson
January 27, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year extension with veteran linebacker Kyrie Wilson.

Wilson (6-1, 227; Fresno State; born: November 5, 1992, in Fresno, CA.) returns in 2026 for his ninth Canadian Football League season, all of them with the Blue Bombers.

Wilson is coming off one of the best campaigns of his career, having suited up for all 18 regular season games and the Eastern Semi-Final while registering 49 defensive tackles, added two more on special teams, along with three sacks and two forced fumbles.

Wilson, 33, has now appeared in 73 games over his eight seasons with the Blue Bombers and has accumulated 206 tackles, nine sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles. He is a two-time Grey Cup champion, with his championship-sealing interception in overtime in the 2021 Grey Cup one of the most memorable moments in franchise history.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/27/blue-bombers-re-sign-kyrie-wilson/

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Blue Bombers add two to roster
January 27, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American linebacker Brandon Bouyer-Randle and American offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua.

Bouyer-Randle (6-2, 240; Connecticut; born May 5, 1997, in Battle Creek, MI.) signs with the Bombers after multiple stints in the NFL (2023-2024), and a six-year collegiate career with Connecticut (2022), Texas Tech (2020-2021), and Michigan State (2017-2019).

Bouyer-Randle joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2023 and made the practice roster out of camp. He later spent time on the Washington Commanders' practice squad before signing with the Cleveland Browns for the 2024 season, though an injury sidelined him prior to his release.

Bouyer-Randle ended his collegiate career at Connecticut, making 98 tackles (34 solo, 64 assists), eight tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions for 70 yards, four pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 13 games (10 starts) for the Huskies.

Prior, he spent two seasons at Texas Tech, recording 52 tackles (37 solo, 15 assists), two tackles for loss, one sack, and seven pass breakups in 18 games.

He began his college career at Michigan State, posting 31 tackles (17 solo, 14 assists), six tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one pass breakup, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 30 games.

Mazzccua (6-5, 325; Nebraska; born: November 22, 2001, in Philadelphia, PA.) joins the Bombers after a four-year collegiate career with Nebraska (2024), Florida (2023), and Baylor (2021-2022).

Mazzccua ended is collegiate career at Nebraska, starting in three of nine games he appeared in.

Before that, Mazzccua played one season at Florida, starting 11 of 12 games at right guard and logging 743 snaps on the Gators' offensive line. After starting the first three games of the season and missing one contest, he returned to the lineup for the final eight games. Mazzccua helped Florida average 408.8 yards and 28.4 points per game while facing one of the nation's toughest schedules.

Mazzccua began his college career at Baylor, appearing in 20 games. In 2022, he started 10 of 11 games at guard and was graded out as the second-best guard in the Big 12 according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). His run-blocking grade from PFF was the best in the Big 12 and among the top 15 in the nation. Mazzccua helped the Bears average 32.2 points and 413.8 yards per game, including 182.4 rushing yards per contest.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/27/blue-bombers-add-two-to-roster-3/

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Transactions:

2026-01-27   WPG   SMITH JR., Mike   LB   A   Baylor   ADD   Active Roster
2026-01-27   WPG   WILSON, Kyrie   LB   A   Fresno State   ADD   Active Roster

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign linebacker Mike Smith Jr.
January 27, 2026 Michael Heilman

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed linebacker Mike Smith Jr. on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.

Mike Smith Jr. is six foot one and weighs 231 pounds. The 24-year-old from Flora, Mississippi, signed with the B.C. Lions on December 5, 2024. In 2025, he made six tackles, one tackle for loss, and one tackle on special teams in two preseason games. The Lions released him on June 1, 2025.

The Indianapolis Colts signed Smith Jr. as an undrafted free agent on August 19, 2024. He played one preseason game. The Colts released him on August 25, 2024. The B.C. Lions signed Smith Jr. on September 23, 2024. He spent over a month on the practice squad. The Lions released him on November 3, 2024.

Collegiately, Smith Jr. played three seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast (2019-21) with 248 tackles (151 solos, 97 assists), 19 tackles for loss, seven sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions for 66 yards, and 10 pass breakups in 27 games for the Bulldogs. He was named First Team All-MACCC in 2021.

Next, Smith Jr. transferred to Liberty in 2022 with 69 tackles (39 solos, 30 assists), eight tackles for loss, one interception for 22 yards, five pass breakups, and two forced fumbles in 11 games for the Flames. Then, he transferred to Baylor in 2023 with 25 tackles (18 solos, 7 assists), three tackles for loss, one sack, and one pass breakup in five games for the Bears.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2026/01/27/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-linebacker-mike-smith-jr/