wr replacement

[Pigskin]

Riders have released receiver Shawn Bane Jr.

Another player that can't stay healthy. 

[DCM]

Bombers just tweeted a white picture with #FFFFFF. Tim White to the Bombers?

Edit: NVM, he's signed.

https://x.com/Wpg_BlueBombers/status/2016697587303403612

[Jesse]

Bombers just tweeted a white picture with #FFFFFF. Tim White to the Bombers?

Edit: NVM, he's signed.

https://x.com/Wpg_BlueBombers/status/2016697587303403612

I like it. Durable, productive receiver that's worked with Condell before.

Perfect match.

[theaardvark]

If Mack waits for TC, and doesn't have an aversion to a medical exam, that's probably where he gets a payday.

After a team finds out they either didn't bring enough talent to camp, has a vet mot show up (literally, or mentally/physically) or loses someone to injury, he suddenly becomes a hot commodity.

So signing now for an incentive laden no bonus deal doesn't make a lot of sense.

Not saying a Pinball or Hervey that won't give him big bucks and bonuses right now, though.  THAT is what he should grab onto.  Otherwise, he should wait.

Hervey doesn't like over paying receivers, linebackers or running backs, if they ask for too much he moves on with their replacements.  Just ask Gino.

From Ridermania's post:

"https://3downnation.com/2026/01/29/edmonton-elks-sign-receiver-austin-mack-after-release-from-montreal-alouettes-sources/

Dan Ralph reports: "Hearing WR Austin Mack's two-year deal with Edmonton is for $425k in hard money with a max value of $439k and includes a $55k signing bonus. "



Well... I guess that one didn't age well...

[blue_gold_84]

Fajardo and Mack have some history in Montreal if I'm not mistaken. But the Elks gotta hope the latter can stay healthy.

[blue_or_die]

From Ridermania's post:

"https://3downnation.com/2026/01/29/edmonton-elks-sign-receiver-austin-mack-after-release-from-montreal-alouettes-sources/

Dan Ralph reports: "Hearing WR Austin Mack's two-year deal with Edmonton is for $425k in hard money with a max value of $439k and includes a $55k signing bonus. "



Well... I guess that one didn't age well...

Does Mack also play starting QB at the same time for that money??

[theaardvark]

Does Mack also play starting QB at the same time for that money??

Pretty sure that's the 2 year total deal... but hey, Hervey...

[dd]

He'11 be on the 6 game IR before Ju1y 1

[Blueforlife]

If healthy Mack will earn his cake like Lawler did, hope he does, fun to watch, I wouldn't have paid that price

[Blue In BC]

If healthy Mack will earn his cake like Lawler did, hope he does, fun to watch, I wouldn't have paid that price

It's the same price we paid for White and I think a healthy Mack has more upside. He's aslo 4" and 35 lbs heavier which may make him a better blocker.

White is only 5'9" and 175 lbs. Receivers that can / will block was an issue last year.

[theaardvark]

It's the same price we paid for White and I think a healthy Mack has more upside. He's aslo 4" and 35 lbs heavier which may make him a better blocker.

White is only 5'9" and 175 lbs. Receivers that can / will block was an issue last year.

Upside? 

Sure, but the downside is huge as well.

White has proven reliability of being on the roster, and consistent production.

I can see why the decision was made.

[Blue In BC]

Upside? 

Sure, but the downside is huge as well.

White has proven reliability of being on the roster, and consistent production.

I can see why the decision was made.

Yes upside. Yes he's had some injury issues but who hasn't?  Are you basing the downside on that factor? I like White and he also can serve as a returner if necessary so he has some additional skills.

[Jesse]

Yes upside. Yes he's had some injury issues but who hasn't?  Are you basing the downside on that factor? I like White and he also can serve as a returner if necessary so he has some additional skills.

I don't know if Mack's upside is more than what we've seen White do every year for 4 seasons. Mack hasn't been able to play a full season in two full seasons; so yes, the injury risk is a downside. Not to mention that he only has one productive season - we've seen many flashes in the pan who haven't been able to repeat the success of one season.

[Blue In BC]

I don't know if Mack's upside is more than what we've seen White do every year for 4 seasons. Mack hasn't been able to play a full season in two full seasons; so yes, the injury risk is a downside. Not to mention that he only has one productive season - we've seen many flashes in the pan who haven't been able to repeat the success of one season.

Draft profiles of each.

Tim White is a 5'9", 175-pound wide receiver and elite return specialist who
went undrafted in 2017 out of Arizona State. Known for his speed (4.51s 40-yard dash) and versatility, he has spent five stellar seasons in the CFL, earning multiple All-CFL honors and four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons before joining the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2026.



Austin Mack is a 6'1", 208-pound wide receiver from Ohio State who went undrafted in 2020 before carving out a career in the CFL and briefly the NFL. Known for solid size, strong run-blocking, and reliable hands, he lacks elite speed (4.59s 40-yard dash). He recently re-signed with the CFL's Edmonton Elks after a stint with the Atlanta Falcons.

Schoen only played in 19 games in 2023 and 2024 with only 3 of those in 2024. We didn't rule him out as injury prone going into 2025.

I'm not saying you're wrong but it's early to rule a player out on that IMO. I do think he has more reliable hands.

[theaardvark]

Draft profiles of each.

Tim White is a 5'9", 175-pound wide receiver and elite return specialist who
went undrafted in 2017 out of Arizona State. Known for his speed (4.51s 40-yard dash) and versatility, he has spent five stellar seasons in the CFL, earning multiple All-CFL honors and four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons before joining the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2026.



Austin Mack is a 6'1", 208-pound wide receiver from Ohio State who went undrafted in 2020 before carving out a career in the CFL and briefly the NFL. Known for solid size, strong run-blocking, and reliable hands, he lacks elite speed (4.59s 40-yard dash). He recently re-signed with the CFL's Edmonton Elks after a stint with the Atlanta Falcons.

Schoen only played in 19 games in 2023 and 2024 with only 3 of those in 2024. We didn't rule him out as injury prone going into 2025.

I'm not saying you're wrong but it's early to rule a player out on that IMO. I do think he has more reliable hands.

Its one thing keeping a solid player (ROY) like Schoen though some injury issues, especially without dead money in the deal. Its quite another buying one at a premium price from someone that cut him.

White, I don't think it was an issue with his play that caused HAM to release him, but the fact they have a Lawler eating up the highest salary in the league on the roster.  The fact that he can do returns is a huge addition as well.  Can you imagine White/Vaval back for a punt?  With the ST shenanigans we can get up to?  Fun times.

Hervey's decision to give guaranteed money/bonus to someone who may have an injury issue that winds him up on he 6 game with a reduced $SMS benefit is questionable as well.