Sask. goes first.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released 19 players ahead of the CFL's mandatory roster cutdown deadline on Saturday, including American running back Mario Anderson Jr.
Also released by the team were Canadian receiver Shemar McBean; American receivers Javian Hester, Abdul Janneh Jr., Siaosi Mariner, and Juwann Winfree; Canadian offensive lineman Connor Klassen; American offensive lineman Spencer Brown; American defensive linemen Sundiata Anderson, Chico Bennett Jr., and Davin Vann; American linebacker Vi Jones; Canadian defensive back Trae Tomlinson; American defensive backs James Burgess Jr., Benny Sapp III, and Steven Weston Jr.; American kicker Jonathan Kim; Global punter Jesse Mirco, and American long snapper Reed Hughes.
Saskatchewan also assigned 13 players to the practice roster to begin the season: American running back Quali Conley; Canadian receiver Daniel Wiebe; American receivers Johnny Johnson III and Mathew Sexton; Canadian offensive lineman Jez Janvier; American offensive linemen Thomas Perry and Jaison Williams; Canadian defensive lineman Liam Hoskins; American defensive lineman Jaylen Pate; Global linebacker Tyron Vrede; American linebacker David Gbenda; and American defensive backs Juju Hughes and Seyi Oladipo Jr.
Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes have released 19 players ahead of the CFL's mandatory roster cutdown deadline, including quarterbacks Arnaud Desjardins and James Morgan.
Also released by the Alouettes were American receivers Demeer Blankumsee, Tsion Nunnelly, Terique Owens, and Dalton Stroman; American offensive linemen Jakai Moore, R.J. Perry, and Brandon Sneh; American defensive linemen Damonte Smith, Malick Sylla, and Bryce Ganious; American linebackers Desmond Igbinosun and Trey Jones III; Canadian defensive back Cyrus McGarrell; American defensive backs Thakarius Keyes, Cale Sanders Jr., and Faion Hicks; and Canadian long snapper Lucus Spencer.
Montreal also assigned 13 players to the practice roster to start the season: Canadian running back Liam Talbot; American running back Shomari Lawrence; American receivers Austin Watkins and Zakhari Franklin; Global offensive lineman Mark Petry; American offensive lineman Reuben Fatheree II; American defensive linemen Kylan Guidry and David Perales; Canadian linebacker Riley MacLeod; American linebacker Donovan Manuel; Canadian defensive back Shakespeare Louis; and American defensive backs Don Callis and Gemon Green.
Blue Bombers trim roster/announce jersey number changes
WINNIPEG, MB., May 30, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions.
Released from roster:
American offensive lineman Iwinosa Uwubanmwen
American defensive lineman Antoineo Harris
American offensive lineman Kendall Randolph
American offensive lineman Sebastian Pares
American offensive lineman Bucky Williams
American defensive lineman Jonah Pace
American running back Stevie Rocker
American defensive lineman Carter Hooper
American receiver TJ Davis
American receiver Jihad Marks
American receiver Jamoi Mayes
American defensive back Deandre Lamont
American defensive back Bryan Addison
American defensive back Warren Burrell
National receiver Joshua Jack
National receiver Thomas Desrosiers
National receiver Kolby Hurford
American linebacker Micah Cretsinger
American linebacker Ja'Kobe Clinton
National kicker Brady Lidster
Global punter Keegan Andrews
National receiver Jackson Tachinski
American receiver Jayden Harrison
American defensive lineman Arnold Young
American defensive tackle Kaleb Mackie-McLeod
Added to practice roster:
American receiver Christian Fredricksen
National defensive lineman Collin Kornelson
National running back Matthew Peterson
American offensive lineman Hunter Poncius
American defensive lineman David Reese
American defensive lineman Michael Fletcher
American receiver Dorian Singer
American receiver Kenneth Womack
American defensive back Ridge Texada
American offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua
National linebacker Charles-Elliot Bouliane
National receiver WR Daniel Oladejo (6-0, 185, Ottawa)
WINNIPEG, MB., May 30, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce updated jersey numbers for the following players:
TE Dante Daniels – #87
LB Jaiden Woodbey – #3
DB Major Williams – #24
LB Brody Clark – #27
WR Kenneth Womack – #89
WR Christian Fredericksen – #84
DE Nuer Gatkuoth – #40
DB Ridge Texada – #26
DE Kydran Jenkins – #44
DE David Reese – #45
Most interesting:
Randolph cut outright.
Peterson to the PR.
Looks like Major Williams won the corner job but Texada sticks around.
Jenkins wins the DE spot but Reese sticks around.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 30, 2026, 10:57:35 PMMost interesting:
Randolph cut outright.
Peterson to the PR.
Looks like Major Williams won the corner job but Texada sticks around.
Jenkins wins the DE spot but Reese sticks around.
Didn't see Randolph getting cut. Peterson doesn't surprise me, beat out. Is he any risk of getting scooped? Williams should be ok after seasoning, I see promise with Texada. I like Jenkins, Reese played better yesterday.
I thought Clinton showed flashes, can't keep em all.
Haven't seen chatter on Womak or Clark, what's their story?
Ya, surprised that Randolph is cut over Poncius and Mazzccua, but maybe he didn't want a PR spot.
Also surprised at how many WR on PR
Also the Nat rookie kid at LB on PR - don't we have enough nats there?
Dixon and Jenkins both made the roster, surprised linebacker Ja'Kobe Clinton didn't make the PR, couldn't have done more.
Kinda surprised they disposed of the the new kicker and punter, both showed promise.
Where did WR Daniel Oladejo come from, was he even in camp?
Quote from: BomberFan73 on May 30, 2026, 11:09:07 PMYa, surprised that Randolph is cut over Poncius and Mazzccua, but maybe he didn't want a PR spot.
Also surprised at how many WR on PR
Also the Nat rookie kid at LB on PR - don't we have enough nats there?
Does that also mean Draft Pick Brody Clark has also made the team at LBer?
5 Nat OL on the AR? :o
Quote from: Jesse on May 30, 2026, 11:28:43 PMJust 4.
Ya, I just caught my mistake - I thought Elsbury was Canadian
Still, 8 OL on AR is crazy!
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 30, 2026, 11:12:54 PMDixon and Jenkins both made the roster, surprised linebacker Ja'Kobe Clinton didn't make the PR, couldn't have done more.
Kinda surprised they disposed of the the new kicker and punter, both showed promise.
Where did WR Daniel Oladejo come from, was he even in camp?
Agree Clinton, just too many faces, he was a good player
We are set at kicking and punting, almost impossible to make a change there and no room or need for them on PR
Quote from: BomberFan73 on May 30, 2026, 11:09:07 PMYa, surprised that Randolph is cut over Poncius and Mazzccua, but maybe he didn't want a PR spot.
Also surprised at how many WR on PR
Also the Nat rookie kid at LB on PR - don't we have enough nats there?
Likely right might have declined PR
Based on on what O heard and read no surprises.
Harrison
Singer
Fredericksen
Did enough to stick around for now.
The roster still has way too many players on it. So there are going to be more cuts or a bunch of IR adds.
1. Dixon and Jenkins made the AR.
2. Allen made the AR but will he be a DI or moved to reserve? Or was he injured yesterday?
3. Elsbury and Vanterpool are on the AR. One or both moved to reserve?
4. Stuart made the AR but so did Kelly?
5. Neither of the 2 import rookie receivers are on the AR, So we appear to be starting 3 Canadian receivers??
I guess Peterson lost out to MCI as the back up RB who also plays ST's and the new LB Clark.
Nobody moved to IR ( so far ) so that's good news.
I'm not sure if we're starting 3 import OL. Until we see who is moved to the " reserve " we have 1 too many imports. IF 2 imports are moved to " reserve" then we're 1 short.
It is a bit surprising that Randolph was released outright over Vanterpool. We have 4 extra import OL somewhere on our rosters.
Quote from: Jesse on May 30, 2026, 11:35:16 PMThe roster still has way too many players on it. So there are going to be more cuts or a bunch of IR adds.
Aha, I suppose we might not see the refinement until Monday.
Quote from: Jesse on May 30, 2026, 11:35:16 PMThe roster still has way too many players on it. So there are going to be more cuts or a bunch of IR adds.
Yeah, we're 4 over even with 2 going to the reserve list. It's normal for a few more changes to happen before the 1st game. We don't have a global on the PR yet.
Someone mentioned he thought Allen was injured so he'll be headed to IR either long or short term.
Surprise surprise. Ayers is still on the roster. Until the dust settles it would appear to be at the cost of a 3rd import receiver.
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 30, 2026, 11:45:00 PMYeah, we're 4 over even with 2 going to the reserve list. It's normal for a few more changes to happen before the 1st game. We don't have a global on the PR yet.
Someone mentioned he thought Allen was injured so he'll be headed to IR either long or short term.
Surprise surprise. Ayers is still on the roster. Until the dust settles it would appear to be at the cost of a 3rd import receiver.
Apparently Eli is injured as well, with Schmeck on the 6 game I'm surprised Kornelson was moved to the PR, everything is clear as mud.
Ottawa
The Ottawa Redblacks have released 16 players ahead of the CFL's mandatory roster cutdown deadline, including veteran American defensive tackle Dylan Wynn.
Also released by the Redblacks were American running back Jacquez Stuart; American receivers Jordan Bly, Carl Chester, Kajiya Hollawayne, and Christan Horn; American offensive linemen D.J. Jones and Jamal Mull; American defensive linemen Ramon Puryear and Tyce Westland; American linebackers KJ Cloyd and Taniela Latu; Canadian defensive back Patrick Cumberbatch; American defensive backs Quentin Moten and Ro Torrence; and Canadian long snapper Benjamin Huot.
The club unveiled a 13-player practice roster to start the regular season, which consists of Canadian receiver Ethan Jordan; American receiver Rory Starkey; Canadian offensive lineman Alassane Diouf; American offensive lineman Zach Barlev; American defensive linemen Dennis Briggs Jr., Jelani Stafford, and Jessie Evans; Canadian linebacker Benjamin Dobson; Canadian defensive back Eric Cumberbatch; American defensive backs Marcus Barnes and Shadwel Nkuba II; Global kicker Paul Geelen; and Global punter James Burnip.
Bailey now cut as well.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 30, 2026, 11:53:10 PMApparently Eli is injured as well, with Schmeck on the 6 game I'm surprised Kornelson was moved to the PR, everything is clear as mud.
That's not good if he's out for any duration. It will force a 3rd import OL.
The plan might be the extra DL as a DI which reduces the need for Kornelson at the moment. Ditto for Munier-Bailey.
Calgary
Returner Kaylon Horton headlines Calgary Stampeders' final cuts.
Also released were American quarterback Jacolby Criswell; American running back Terion Stewart; American receivers Rylan Davison, Nunu Whatley, and Dante Wright; American offensive linemen Deondre Buford, Cameron Dye, Martes Lewis, and Chris Murray; Canadian defensive lineman Steven Kpehe; American defensive linemen Brandon Maina, Khairi Manns, Devonte O'Malley, and Norell Pollard; Canadian linebacker Olivier Ruest; American linebacker Tyreem Powell; American defensive backs Kam Alexander, Corey Coley Jr., and Jordan Polk; and Canadian kicker Dawson Hodge.
Calgary has also assigned 12 players to the practice roster to start the season: American quarterback Ben Wooldridge; American running back Deonta McMahon; Canadian receivers Jesulayomi Ojutalayo and Matt Sibley; American receivers Jeremiah Hunter and Rashod Owens; Canadian offensive lineman Matthew Stokman; American offensive lineman Bakyne Coly; Canadian defensive back Dolani Robinson; American defensive backs Zy Alexander and Ike Larsen; and Global kicker Jude McAtamney.
Notice a lot of these other teams are putting the CDN. boys they send back to school on the retired list. I don't understand the legalities but I'd guess the benefit is that they retain their rights.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2026, 02:14:06 AMNotice a lot of these other teams are putting the CDN. boys they send back to school on the retired list. I don't understand the legalities but I'd guess the benefit is that they retain their rights.
It's a standard manoeuvre. If they still have USports eligibility they can do that and the team that drafted them retains their rights.
What has changed in the last few years is if you want to bring that player back next year he is a training camp counter like any other veteran Canadian or American. Makes it a bit harder to fit them in again or at least creates an opportunity cost that gives teams pause (current year draft picks are the only ones exempt).
I really wish these lists were structured to show the "players we give a toot about" first, then the mass list of rookie IMPs and 8th RDPs that are 99% of the casualties. And by that I mean vets and high-value DPs. Show us the surprises!
From my quick glances it appears very few vets or FAs are being released by teams. And that makes sense. The lede usually mentioned if there was one big surprise, so at least there's that.
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 30, 2026, 11:38:24 PMIt is a bit surprising that Randolph was released outright over Vanterpool. We have 4 extra import OL somewhere on our rosters.
I'm not surprised at all. Neither is the future at OT. But Vant played a couple of games at LG last season and was exceptional in the role. So he's the bubble possible 3rd IMP, AND he's the semi-experienced back up OT.
And if we're keeping more IMP OL on PR than usual, that's because we're still searching for a legit OT for if Stan/Brox gets hurt, or for when Stan retires.
So Vibert to AR as 6th, or C if Eli is out a few weeks?
Vibert looked pretty darn good to me! I'm not sure I could tell him & Eli apart snapping unless I was really looking.
If Eli is hurt, Vibert could shine & completely leap frog him for the spot! It's in Eli's best interest to make a magic recovery pronto!
Quote from: Tecno on May 31, 2026, 03:53:20 AMSo Vibert to AR as 6th, or C if Eli is out a few weeks?
Vibert looked pretty darn good to me! I'm not sure I could tell him & Eli apart snapping unless I was really looking.
If Eli is hurt, Vibert could shine & completely leap frog him for the spot! It's in Eli's best interest to make a magic recovery pronto!
They kept Import Tyler Elsbury around for a reason and it's not because he's good at snapping the ball. Was not at all impressed with his play even though he has played C in the past.
Derek Taylor @DTonOBHere's what I have for the current Bombers roster. It would appear 6 players need to be assigned to injured list, etc.
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Randolph cut obviously the price for signing Broxton. He wasn't going to take a PR spot, after being a starter. He'll catch on somewhere.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 30, 2026, 11:12:54 PMDixon and Jenkins both made the roster, surprised linebacker Ja'Kobe Clinton didn't make the PR, couldn't have done more.
Kinda surprised they disposed of the the new kicker and punter, both showed promise.
Where did WR Daniel Oladejo come from, was he even in camp?
The Bombers also announced the signing of Canadian receiver
Daniel Oladejo, adding him to the practice roster. The 26-year-old was a second-round pick in the 2023 CFL Draft. He has since dressed for 18 regular-season CFL games with the Redblacks and Alouettes, making four catches for 38 yards.
https://3downnation.com/2026/05/30/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-starting-offensive-lineman-kendall-randolph-24-others/
Quote from: theaardvark on May 31, 2026, 06:35:21 AMRandolph cut obviously the price for signing Broxton. He wasn't going to take a PR spot, after being a starter. He'll catch on somewhere.
I don't know. I don't think Rand is the next McGloster. Unlike McGloster, we gave Rand much more time & snaps to prove himself. Vant's going to have to show even more in '26 or he'll be the next one cut.
We're just really bad at scouting IMP OL talent. FA is the only way we ever get anyone good.
A day later and I'm still thinking about the changes. A few players moved to the PR that were not entirely a surprise and had been part of earlier discussions ( Peterson for example ).
What did surprise me is that from all the DB's looked at and brought to camp, not one survived to make the PR as depth. Williams made the AR but depth is a group of Canadians.
The 2nd surprise was that another import receiver didn't make the AR. Obviously this was long discussed as a ratio issue. I'm still not sure if this means 3 import OL if Eli is injured.
The roster has some extra players at the moment and it's not clear which are headed to the reserve list or IR.
Not many import rookies made the roster as starters.
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 31, 2026, 01:39:03 PMA day later and I'm still thinking about the changes. A few players moved to the PR that were not entirely a surprise and had been part of earlier discussions ( Peterson for example ).
What did surprise me is that from all the DB's looked at and brought to camp, not one survived to make the PR as depth. Williams made the AR but depth is a group of Canadians.
The 2nd surprise was that another import receiver didn't make the AR. Obviously this was long discussed as a ratio issue. I'm still not sure if this means 3 import OL if Eli is injured.
The roster has some extra players at the moment and it's not clear which are headed to the reserve list or IR.
Vaval will take snaps when needed, and Texada is on PR. I think we're fine at DB, but I agree with the thought of do we need all 4 of Kelly/Stuart/Ball/Hallet?
I'm surprised one of Singer/Fredericksen isn't on the AR considering we're fine ratio wise as of now...
Secondary depth is concerning too. Looks like every position is an injury away from disaster.
Excited about Jenkins/Dixon. D-line depth should be in a good spot this year. Lb group looks pretty solid too.
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 31, 2026, 01:39:03 PMA day later and I'm still thinking about the changes. A few players moved to the PR that were not entirely a surprise and had been part of earlier discussions ( Peterson for example ).
What did surprise me is that from all the DB's looked at and brought to camp, not one survived to make the PR as depth. Williams made the AR but depth is a group of Canadians.
The 2nd surprise was that another import receiver didn't make the AR. Obviously this was long discussed as a ratio issue. I'm still not sure if this means 3 import OL if Eli is injured.
The roster has some extra players at the moment and it's not clear which are headed to the reserve list or IR.
Not many import rookies made the roster as starters.
If Eli is injured and we're playing Elsbury at C, that might account for both Singer and Fredrickson on the PR. We have seen any IR moves yet, but you would think if Vaval is out, Singer would come in.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on May 31, 2026, 01:46:03 PMVaval will take snaps when needed, and Texada is on PR. I think we're fine at DB, but I agree with the thought of do we need all 4 of Kelly/Stuart/Ball/Hallet?
Yes I missed Texada on the PR but Vaval hasn't been practising so he may end up on IR for a bit? We saw what Kelly and Stuart looked like during pre-season. That wasn't good. Also not sure if Ball is injured or where he fits in.
Allen is also probably headed to IR according to earlier comments. That may be why we have both Dixon and Jenkins on the AR at the moment.
We need injury clarification and who is going to the reserve list.
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 31, 2026, 02:09:39 PMYes I missed Texada on the PR but Vaval hasn't been practising so he may end up on IR for a bit? We saw what Kelly and Stuart looked like during pre-season. That wasn't good. Also not sure if Ball is injured or where he fits in.
Allen is also probably headed to IR according to earlier comments. That may be why we have both Dixon and Jenkins on the AR at the moment.
We need injury clarification and who is going to the reserve list.
Shouldn't have to wait too long. 6-game IRs we probably hear Monday and the rest Thursday with the game day roster.
Quote from: theaardvark on May 31, 2026, 06:35:21 AMRandolph cut obviously the price for signing Broxton. He wasn't going to take a PR spot, after being a starter. He'll catch on somewhere.
A bit surprising but he didn't look in the best of shape, he beat out Eric Lofton directly for the RT job and Lofton is starting in Hamilton, so he'll likely land on his feet.
Ooops, spoke too soon, the Ti-Cats just cut Lofton!
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have released 23 players to comply with the CFL's mandatory 2026 roster cutdown deadline, including veteran Canadian defensive end Kene Onyeka.
The other players the Ticats released:
American running back Avery Morrow
American running back Trent Battle
American receiver Moochie Dixon
American receiver Blayne Taylor
American receiver Kyrese Rowan
American receiver JerJuan Newton
American receiver Xavier Malone
American offensive lineman Eric Lofton
American offensive lineman Temi Ajirotutu
American offensive lineman Julian Pearl
National offensive lineman Riley Schick
American defensive lineman Caiden Woullard
National defensive lineman Ty Anderson
National defensive lineman Kyler Laing
National linebacker Marc Rondeau
American defensive back Kaleb Ford-Dement
American defensive back Zyon Gilbert
American defensive back Cameron Stone
American defensive back Stephen Douglas
American defensive back Jordan Kwiatkowski
American defensive back Cameron Bergeron
National kicker Zachary Copeland
Hamilton also added the following 12 players to their practice roster: American running back Nahree Biggins; Global tight end Jevoni Robinson; American receiver Jaelen Gill; Canadian offensive lineman Brayden Szeman; Canadian defensive lineman Aamarii Notice; American defensive linemen De'Jon Benton and Brian Ugwu; American linebacker Craig Young; Canadian defensive backs Ronan Horrall and Jake Nitychoruk; American defensive back Zamari Walton; and Global punter Nick Haberer.
The B.C. Lions have released 17 players to comply with the CFL's mandatory 2026 roster cutdown deadline, including American quarterback Jarret Doege and Canadian receiver Hergy Mayala.
The Lions also released ; American receivers Jaelon Darden, Michael Fitzgerald, Jermaine Jackson, and Kaedin Robinson; Canadian offensive lineman Ethan Graham; American offensive lineman Christian Olmstead; Canadian defensive lineman Ebenezer Dibula; American defensive linemen AJ Pena and Mayan Ahanotu; American linebacker Jeremy Lewis; and American defensive backs Dionte Ruffin, Essang Bassey, Tyler Coyle, Lorando Johnson, and Morice Norris.
B.C. added the following 12 players to the practice roster: American running back Emani Bailey; American receivers Silas Bolden and Jaden Williams; Canadian offensive lineman Alex Berwick; American offensive lineman Tyran Hunt; American defensive linemen T.J. Burke, Colby Taylor, and David Gusta; American linebacker Ralen Goforth; Canadian linebackers Chase Henning and Dawson Pierre; and American defensive back Stantley Thomas-Oliver.
The Edmonton Elks have released American receiver Binjimen Victor ahead of the CFL's mandatory roster cutdown deadline.
The Elks also released the following players as part of their post-training camp cuts: American quarterback Zach Zebrowski; American running back Rushawn Baker; American receivers Jalon Calhoun, Julian Hicks, Kisean Johnson, and Justin McGriff; Canadian offensive linemen Matthew Ljuden, Jaxon Morkin, and Domenico Piazza; American offensive linemen Erick Cade and Mark Evans II; American defensive lineman BJ Thompson; Canadian linebackers Jaxxon Brashear and Yunus Larry; American linebacker Jadon Pearson; and American defensive backs Travion Blaylock, JaVaughn Byrd, Ian Kennelly, and Jaylin Williams.
The team also established a 12-man practice roster, including American running back ShunDerrick Powell; Canadian fullback Bradley Hladik; American receiver O.J. Hiliare; American offensive lineman Cameron Carter; Canadian offensive lineman Chris Pashula; Canadian defensive lineman Francis Bemiy; Global defensive lineman Richard Jibunor; American defensive lineman Gavin Meyer; American defensive backs Jaaron Joseph, Terez Reid, and Ladarius Tennison; and Global kicker Jesus Gomez.
Hergy Mayala might be the first call when a team needs a vet Canuck reciever.
The Toronto Argonauts have cut incumbent starting offensive lineman Anthony Vandal, the team announced on Sunday. Some other players with starting experience the Argonauts released were American running back Peyton Logan, Canadian offensive lineman John Bosse, American linebacker Aaron Casey, and Canadian defensive back Tyshon Blackburn.
The rest of the cuts were as follows: American quarterback Anthony Guercio; American running back Jyran Mitchell; Canadian receiver Tyriq Quayson; American receivers Andre Miller, SeVonne Rhea, Marcus Rogers, Quincy Skinner Jr., and Dimitri Stanley; Canadian offensive linemen Victor Olaniran and Frank Vreugdenhil; American offensive linemen Cole DeMagistris, Marcus Harper II, and Philip Wilder; American defensive linemen Greg Reaves and Quincy Robinson; Canadian linebacker Jalen Rayam; American linebacker Jordan Pollard; American defensive backs Akili Arnold, Vincent Gray, and Ed Woods; Canadian kicker Nathan Walker; and Canadian long snapper Christopher Liberta.
The team has also established a 13-man practice roster, including Canadian running back Weagbe Mombo; Canadian receiver Tristan Ready; American receivers Solomon Davis and Tyler Kahmann; Canadian offensive lineman Anim Dankwah; American offensive lineman Rush Reimer; Global defensive lineman Denzel Daxon; American defensive lineman Jason Compoh; American linebacker James Neal; American defensive backs Theran Johnson, Alex Teubner, and Anthony Wilson; and American kicker Reed Martin.
Bombers add Novak back to roster from " injured veteran ". I guess it's good he is healthy again but does that bump Clark or one of the DB's? Also hearing that Munier-Bailey was released, so that created room for Novak in theory.
We now only have Sheehan as our only global player so I'd think we'll add 1 or 2 to the PR where there are dedicated roster spots?
On a side note, a bear just walked through my back yard!!
Quote from: towelie on May 31, 2026, 01:48:49 PMI'm surprised one of Singer/Fredericksen isn't on the AR considering we're fine ratio wise as of now...
Look at it this way, they have 2 fixed Import receivers in White and Pokey and 2 fixed Natl. receivers in Demski and Nield, that last receiver spot will be shared between Clercius, Corcoran, Cobb and Daniels. I think the only way Singer or Freddie get on the field is thru injury to White or Pokey. Pokey missed much of TC but it sounds like he is ready to go.
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 31, 2026, 05:24:41 PMBombers add Novak back to roster from " injured veteran ". I guess it's good he is healthy again but does that bump Clark or one of the DB's? Also hearing that Munier-Bailey was released, so that created room for Novak in theory.
We now only have Sheehan as our only global player so I'd think we'll add 1 or 2 to the PR where there are dedicated roster spots?
On a side note, a bear just walked through my back yard!!
Bailey probably refused a PR spot and may have been offended that Gatkuoth was given an AR spot, as am I.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2026, 05:46:07 PMBailey probably refused a PR spot and may have been offended that Gatkuoth was given an AR spot, as am I.
Gatkuoth was a 1st round pick and is Canadian. Munier-Bailey is part of a quirky global draft where only 18 players are drafted each year. For him or any 2nd global on an AR he needs to beat out / replace a Canadian. Not many of those achieving that.
I wonder if they are thinking about adding Kornelson back to the AR and moving Novak to PR. He hasn't practised most of TC and how many Canadian LB's do we need on our roster?
It's a little early to write off Gatkouth. If Schmekel didn't get hurt he might not have made the roster this early.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2026, 05:46:07 PMBailey probably refused a PR spot and may have been offended that Gatkuoth was given an AR spot, as am I.
i mean the 4th overall pick was always gonna make the roster...not sure what the Munier-Bailey hype is
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 31, 2026, 05:56:29 PMGatkuoth was a 1st round pick and is Canadian. Munier-Bailey is part of a quirky global draft where only 18 players are drafted each year. For him or any 2nd global on an AR he needs to beat out / replace a Canadian. Not many of those achieving that.
I wonder if they are thinking about adding Kornelson back to the AR and moving Novak to PR. He hasn't practised most of TC and how many Canadian LB's do we need on our roster?
It's a little early to write off Gatkouth. If Schmekel didn't get hurt he might not have made the roster this early.
I agree, the ratio isn't right if they can't provide a Natl. for injury prone Lawson to rotate with, no DT can play an entire game without substitution. Is that were Gatkouth comes in? Not writing him off but see no reason to grant him game reps right from the start when numerous players are better pass rushers than he is. Neither Smith of Shay received this benefit although Darrell Patterson did much to everyone's chagrin.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2026, 07:27:25 PMI agree, the ratio isn't right if they can't provide a Natl. for injury prone Lawson to rotate with, no DT can play an entire game without substitution. Is that were Gatkouth comes in? Not writing him off but see no reason to grant him game reps right from the start when numerous players are better pass rushers than he is. Neither Smith of Shay received this benefit although Darrell Patterson did much to everyone's chagrin.
I don't know how many reps Gatkouth got in either pre season game. It's a different situation than with the LB's last year where we had greater depth than we had or have on the DL. Gatkouth is only 233 lbs so he not going to be much use inside.
OTOH, we do need some Canadian depth on the DL and IDK what the alternatives are at the moment. A few were released around the league so maybe we consider bringing one in for the short term?
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 31, 2026, 08:31:46 PMI don't know how many reps Gatkouth got in either pre season game. It's a different situation than with the LB's last year where we had greater depth than we had or have on the DL. Gatkouth is only 233 lbs so he not going to be much use inside.
OTOH, we do need some Canadian depth on the DL and IDK what the alternatives are at the moment. A few were released around the league so maybe we consider bringing one in for the short term?
The way it might work is when Lawson needs a rest, Dixon comes on along with Gatkuoth with Dixon filling the DT role. None of this will be an issue if Younger runs his 3 man front most of the time.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2026, 08:42:58 PMThe way it might work is when Lawson needs a rest, Dixon comes on along with Gatkuoth with Dixon filling the DT role. None of this will be an issue if Younger runs his 3 man front most of the time.
It's still not clear if Dixon will be on the game day roster. I hope he is but, but, but. If we go 3 import OL, then we many not have ratio room. The only way I see this happening is if Allen is actually injured an off the AR for the moment.
Also noting that Jenkins is stockier and heavier than Dixon. It questions why we PR'd Kornelson and released Hooper.
With other teams making there cuts, I would be looking for a Canadian DT.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2026, 08:42:58 PMThe way it might work is when Lawson needs a rest, Dixon comes on along with Gatkuoth with Dixon filling the DT role. None of this will be an issue if Younger runs his 3 man front most of the time.
From what I saw in pre-season, I have my doubts Gatkuoth is ready for prime time. Another option is subbing in Smith or Shay when Lawson comes off, with Dixon on and an American LB off. If it's a passing down, could use Smith as an extra DB.
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 31, 2026, 09:07:32 PMIt's still not clear if Dixon will be on the game day roster. I hope he is but, but, but. If we go 3 import OL, then we many not have ratio room. The only way I see this happening is if Allen is actually injured an off the AR for the moment.
Also noting that Jenkins is stockier and heavier than Dixon. It questions why we PR'd Kornelson and released Hooper.
It was said during Camp that Jenkins can play both DE & DT
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 31, 2026, 09:07:32 PMIt's still not clear if Dixon will be on the game day roster. I hope he is but, but, but. If we go 3 import OL, then we many not have ratio room. The only way I see this happening is if Allen is actually injured an off the AR for the moment.
Also noting that Jenkins is stockier and heavier than Dixon. It questions why we PR'd Kornelson and released Hooper.
I suspect the 3 import O-line is in place just until Eli gets healthy, he may eventually lose the Center job but O'Shea will give him a good crack at keeping it first. I agree with you about Smith, I think he's the next up when they need a ratio fix.
-Receiver Daniel Olaejo is a late addition to camp — he was drafted in the second round, 17th overall, by the Ottawa RedBlacks in the 2023 CFL Canadian Draft and appeared in 15 games over the next two years with four receptions before being added by the Montreal Alouettes last year and suiting up for three games.
Can't figure out this addition, must be someone's special pet project, but it's kind of unfair he's been given a PR spot by default when so many rookies sweated their butts off for 3 weeks and were denied the same gift card.
Here is his CFL highlight reel.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2026, 05:37:30 PMLook at it this way, they have 2 fixed Import receivers in White and Pokey and 2 fixed Natl. receivers in Demski and Nield, that last receiver spot will be shared between Clercius, Corcoran, Cobb and Daniels. I think the only way Singer or Freddie get on the field is thru injury to White or Pokey. Pokey missed much of TC but it sounds like he is ready to go.
I think we're staying flexible and would not be surprised to see us dabbling with 3 IMP REC vs 3 NAT REC. Might depend on the particular opponent and/or how effective whichever group proved to be.
I think we'll have the ratio room to do either. I see no reason the IMP needs to start at C over Vibert, should Eli be 6G'd.
Quote from: TBURGESS on May 31, 2026, 05:17:51 PMHergy Mayala might be the first call when a team needs a vet Canuck reciever.[
I think Mayala is done. I was surprised he got any FA look at all. Hopefully he was smart/lucky enough to grab some signing bonus $. I'd honestly rather start Corcoran over Mayala.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2026, 05:03:37 PMThe Lions also released ; American receivers Jaelon Darden, Michael Fitzgerald, Jermaine Jackson
Wasn't that the guy always open and scoring big on us in PS2? I'm a bit surprised he got cut. Someone will probably pick him up if they have an injury.
I guess BC is too flush with IMP RECs at the moment.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2026, 04:54:58 PMOoops, spoke too soon, the Ti-Cats just cut Lofton!
If Broxton gets hurt I'm calling him up. He was always better than Vant/Rand at RT. Unless whatever injury sidelined him here for a while is still nagging...
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2026, 04:50:35 PMA bit surprising but he didn't look in the best of shape, he beat out Eric Lofton directly for the RT job
We don't know that for a fact. Lofton was legit injured early last season. My guess is he was hurt for half the year and by the time he was better Rand was "good enough" at RT they just rolled with that.
To be fair, Lofton wasn't miles above Rand. But he was better. Of course we'd want to give more reps to Rand because he was much younger, less injury prone, and possibly the future star RT. Lofton is a lunchpail guy who had already maxed his ceiling.
I still count 4 over on the roster. Will we see updates on those going to IR today?
Quote from: Blue In BC on June 01, 2026, 01:15:12 PMI still count 4 over on the roster. Will we see updates on those going to IR today?
You know MOS, he's never going to rule out a player until he has to.
Quote from: Blue In BC on June 01, 2026, 01:15:12 PMI still count 4 over on the roster. Will we see updates on those going to IR today?
Allen
Eli
Clercius
Vaval
All to ir? And or the stars we haven't seen or heard about for 2 weeks now, like pokey, Demski, moxey. Any one could be a surprise ir.
Has jsk already been moved to Ir?
Quote from: Tecno on June 01, 2026, 01:19:21 PMAllen
Eli
Clercius
Vaval
All to ir? And or the stars we haven't seen or heard about for 2 weeks now, like pokey, Demski, moxey. Any one could be a surprise ir.
Has jsk already been moved to Ir?
Yes JSK and Schmekel are both listed on 6 game IR.
Also point out again that includes 2 going to reserve list. I haven't seen any team declare that designation on their roster.
Novak was added from injured vet but doesn't show on the roster yet. He'd make the roster 5 over not 4 over.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on June 01, 2026, 01:46:01 AM-Receiver Daniel Olaejo is a late addition to camp — he was drafted in the second round, 17th overall, by the Ottawa RedBlacks in the 2023 CFL Canadian Draft and appeared in 15 games over the next two years with four receptions before being added by the Montreal Alouettes last year and suiting up for three games.
Can't figure out this addition, must be someone's special pet project, but it's kind of unfair he's been given a PR spot by default when so many rookies sweated their butts off for 3 weeks and were denied the same gift card.
Here is his CFL highlight reel.
"Unfair"? It's pro football. If he's our #6 Canadian receiver, he's probably better at STs than the guys we had in camp.
Just makes me think we're running 3 Cdn receivers no matter what and they're trying to bolster the depth. Not sure i like this approach. I think our oline is going to be a bit of a work in progress, run game will suffer at times... I'd rather higher ceiling players than Cobb/Clercius/etc on the field
Quote from: towelie on June 01, 2026, 05:05:12 PMJust makes me think we're running 3 Cdn receivers no matter what and they're trying to bolster the depth. Not sure i like this approach. I think our oline is going to be a bit of a work in progress, run game will suffer at times... I'd rather higher ceiling players than Cobb/Clercius/etc on the field
Clercius might be headed to the IR but for how long is a TBD. Also some reports that Demski was and is still nicked and might miss the 1st game. So look at adding this new Canadian receiver as short term insurance and a look see as to what he can do.
I don't know if running 3 Canadian receivers is a " no matter what " but it might and I'd agree it's not a good idea.
Quote from: Blue In BC on June 01, 2026, 01:40:56 PMYes JSK and Schmekel are both listed on 6 game IR.
Also point out again that includes 2 going to reserve list. I haven't seen any team declare that designation on their roster.
Novak was added from injured vet but doesn't show on the roster yet. He'd make the roster 5 over not 4 over.
If the 2 man reserve is run as it used to be, we won't know who's on it till gameday, sometimes it's a game time decision whether a player can go or not.
I love our starting receivers so much more than the last couple of years, but there is zero depth at all so it's a scary position to be in.
And I certainly don't mind Cobb winning a role if he earned it, but it feels like we're at least one receiver short.
Quote from: Blue In BC on June 01, 2026, 05:08:46 PMClercius might be headed to the IR but for how long is a TBD. Also some reports that Demski was and is still nicked and might miss the 1st game. So look at adding this new Canadian receiver as short term insurance and a look see as to what he can do.
I don't know if running 3 Canadian receivers is a " no matter what " but it might and I'd agree it's not a good idea.
Don't think there's anyway in hell that new receiver makes the AR for a month or two, could be he's here for a tryout and dispelled with quickly.
Not sure the ratio matters for the receivers unless injury dictates a change, it's a matter of maximizing utility. As I said above they have 2 fixed Import receivers in White and Pokey and 2 fixed Natl. receivers in Demski and Nield, that last receiver spot will be shared between Clercius, Corcoran, Cobb and maybe Daniels or it can be given singly to Frederickson or Singer, which reduces the functionality of the position IMO.
A receiver lineup of Pokey, White, Demski, Singer and Nield might look impressive on paper but it lacks a lot of grit.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on June 01, 2026, 05:35:00 PMDon't think there's anyway in hell that new receiver makes the AR for a month or two, could be he's here for a tryout and dispelled with quickly.
Not sure the ratio matters for the receivers unless injury dictates a change, it's a matter of maximizing utility. As I said above they have 2 fixed Import receivers in White and Pokey and 2 fixed Natl. receivers in Demski and Nield, that last receiver spot will be shared between Clercius, Corcoran, Cobb and maybe Daniels or it can be given singly to Frederickson or Singer, reducing the functionality of the position.
A receiver lineup of Pokey, White, Demski, Singer and Nield might look impressive on paper but it lacks a lot of grit.
The new Canadian receiver does have some CFL experience and could be on the AR as early as this week if Demski is nicked for the game. He'd be the only depth we'd have if that's the case. It might even require going 3 import receivers and taking Dixon off the AR.
This is all speculative based on possible injuries but an import that has been in all of TC or a new Canadian that just showed up?
I have no worries about our receivers but we can't have injuries otherwise we might have some issues
Quote from: Blueforlife on June 01, 2026, 08:27:43 PMI have no worries about our receivers but we can't have injuries otherwise we might have some issues
thats just it, sounds like Clercius already is injured, and Demski always misses some games. We should look at Mayala who BC released
Quote from: Jesse on June 01, 2026, 05:19:31 PMI love our starting receivers so much more than the last couple of years, but there is zero depth at all so it's a scary position to be in.
And I certainly don't mind Cobb winning a role if he earned it, but it feels like we're at least one receiver short.
If Singer and Fredrieksen can play then we have good depth at receiver.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on June 01, 2026, 10:15:05 PMIf Singer and Fredrieksen can play then we have good depth at receiver.
Agree its just the quality cdn depth, if either Nield or Demski go down we may have to go back to only 2 cdn recievers
Quote from: Pete on June 02, 2026, 01:19:37 AMAgree its just the quality cdn depth, if either Nield or Demski go down we may have to go back to only 2 cdn recievers
I hope that's the plan, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them trot out Cobb or Corcoran as a starting receiver. Which would be a significant downgrade on offence. It would be a question of whether they think Fredericksen or Singer would be enough of an upgrade to warrant losing an import elsewhere on the roster. A lot may depend on injuries elsewhere.
Quote from: Pete on June 01, 2026, 09:59:41 PMthats just it, sounds like Clercius already is injured, and Demski always misses some games. We should look at Mayala who BC released
Hard pass
If Cobb won the spot over the two rookies then good for him. I don't like the idea that he may have only won that position because of his passport.
For Canadian starters, we have 3 x WR, 3 x OL, 1 RB, 1 x DL, and 1 x safety. That's 9 total starting Canadians. We only need 7. I know this will help develop our Canadians and give us flexibility, but we need a solid team to compete with other teams in this league. I personally don't see Cobb as a starting WR, especially with the 2 talented receivers we've brought in this year.
Quote from: Blue In BC on June 01, 2026, 05:08:46 PMI don't know if running 3 Canadian receivers is a " no matter what " but it might and I'd agree it's not a good idea.
It's a good idea if it works! Look at Sask last season with 3 nat recs. If you adjust the play calling and build an accurate short game then it doesn't matter as much who your recs are.
I posit that ssk won the cup with probably the weakest rec corps in years. Compare to our 2 gc wins and how stacked our rec corps was then.
Quote from: LXTSN on June 02, 2026, 03:48:48 AMIf Cobb won the spot over the two rookies then good for him. I don't like the idea that he may have only won that position because of his passport.
For Canadian starters, we have 3 x WR, 3 x OL, 1 RB, 1 x DL, and 1 x safety. That's 9 total starting Canadians. We only need 7. I know this will help develop our Canadians and give us flexibility, but we need a solid team to compete with other teams in this league. I personally don't see Cobb as a starting WR, especially with the 2 talented receivers we've brought in this year.
Meh, I'd put Cobb and Corcoran way ahead in the knowledge dept, remember Zach doesn't care for the smell of rookie receivers. No need to rush them along, they'll get their opportunities.
You guys are focusing too much on a certain moment in time. There is no set Canadian positions, it will rotate based on who we play and best situation.
One day it might be 3 WR/2 OL, the next game it might be swapped.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on June 02, 2026, 11:45:33 AMYou guys are focusing too much on a certain moment in time. There is no set Canadian positions, it will rotate based on who we play and best situation.
One day it might be 3 WR/2 OL, the next game it might be swapped.
I don't really think they're going to swapping OL in and out unless there's an injury (which might be the case atthe moment).
But the receiving core is certainly in flux.
Quote from: Jesse on June 02, 2026, 12:01:43 PMI don't really think they're going to swapping OL in and out unless there's an injury (which might be the case atthe moment).
I agree with BomberFan73. Things will morph, at least until they've fully figured out who is best. I think every NAT REC not named Demski, plus Eli and Wallace is at risk of being replaced (i.e. sent to PR) if they don't live up to expectations after a few weeks.
And the ratio can morph as the results dictate.
Quote from: Tecno on June 02, 2026, 01:19:59 PMI agree with BomberFan73. Things will morph, at least until they've fully figured out who is best. I think every NAT REC not named Demski, plus Eli and Wallace is at risk of being replaced (i.e. sent to PR) if they don't live up to expectations after a few weeks.
And the ratio can morph as the results dictate.
Well, if you're naming Eli and Wallace as safe, who on the OL do you expect to be swapped out?
In regards to things morphing, we haven't seen a depth chart yet so we don't even know the starting point.
Quote from: Tecno on June 02, 2026, 01:19:59 PMI agree with BomberFan73. Things will morph, at least until they've fully figured out who is best. I think every NAT REC not named Demski, plus Eli and Wallace is at risk of being replaced (i.e. sent to PR) if they don't live up to expectations after a few weeks.
And the ratio can morph as the results dictate.
Neither of those guys would get PR'd. If anything, Vibert would get sent down and Eli/Wallace would be the 6th OL.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 31, 2026, 05:46:07 PMBailey probably refused a PR spot and may have been offended that Gatkuoth was given an AR spot, as am I.
Signed with Ottawa yesterday, immediately placed on their PR.
So, who was it that said none of our cuts would sign elsewhere?
Quote from: theaardvark on June 02, 2026, 03:31:10 PMSo, who was it that said none of our cuts would sign elsewhere?
It was suggested although not specifically stated that some of our rookie cuts would be snapped up. Or that some of our PR cuts would be scooped. A 2nd year player getting signed to a PR spot hardly changes my opinion. He played 1 game.
Some times when veterans are released they get another opportunity elsewhere. Someone like Randolph or T. Wilson for example.
Quote from: VictorRomano on June 02, 2026, 03:30:28 PMSigned with Ottawa yesterday, immediately placed on their PR.
MOS said he refused a PR spot here.
Quote from: theaardvark on June 02, 2026, 03:31:10 PMSo, who was it that said none of our cuts would sign elsewhere?
Did anyone actually say that who you're responding to, or are you just trying to be clever?
I wish Baily well, but from what I saw he is a fringe depth player.
My 2 cents on our CDN's
I am surprised we kept Kelly, as I have not seen progression from him and fear he may be at his ceiling, which is again a fringe player.
Stuart seemed a split second late in both games, I guess he was in the right spots, so there is promise, but unless he lights it up on specials he should develop on the PR
Gautkouth, although he spoke of being dominant seemed to be barely serviceable so far...if he has a good attitude and works hard he may develop but, compared to Dixon and Jenkins he is a ways back at this point.
Daniels potentially making the AR is by a thread IMO, Eli/Vibert are better blockers and MCI is the better athlete....but he has the size and from all indications the correct attitude
Peterson, had a tough preseason, maybe nicked?? MCI showed he should be the B/U RB to start and MCI/Daniels can at times be the 5th "receiver/TE/FB"
Cobb and Corcoaran are on the edge of AR/PR Clercious got nicked so we don't really now where he is at, all we can say is he did get benched last season..
Shay seems to lagging behind Smith in growth, I though Smith was one of the better players across PS, both seem like solid special teamers, but I feel Smith may just push for regular reps.
Our other Cdn LB's all have special teams leadership, Ball was nicked so unsure if he progressed, but he is strong enough on specials
Kramdi at safety may be really good for him, Lawson looked good, but he needs to prove he can be durable, Korn seems to giver, but he is just barely good enough to make it, hopefully is isn't needed off the PR
Brady, Demski, Nuef, as long as they stay healthy they are all top tier starters
Eli, must be hurt?? Is he going to be our starting centre?? saw so little of him, is he starer caliber, an upgrade from KOLO....
Wallace played everywhere in PS, I would like to see us announce a contract extension with him....
Neild, a biq question mark, we have high expectations on him, and thing depth of quality behind him...
Quote from: Jesse on June 02, 2026, 04:44:05 PMMOS said he refused a PR spot here.
Makes sense... a fresh start never hurts, one PR to another, but I guess he sees a better chance of breaking the lineup there.
Quote from: theaardvark on June 02, 2026, 05:14:11 PMMakes sense... a fresh start never hurts, one PR to another, but I guess he sees a better chance of breaking the lineup there.
Teams often move players to the PR at first. It might just be a paperwork move and he will be moved to the AR before the first week or, as you say, just saw a better opportunity elsewhere.
Quote from: Blue In BC on June 02, 2026, 04:25:00 PMIt was suggested although not specifically stated that some of our rookie cuts would be snapped up. Or that some of our PR cuts would be scooped. A 2nd year player getting signed to a PR spot hardly changes my opinion. He played 1 game.
Some times when veterans are released they get another opportunity elsewhere. Someone like Randolph or T. Wilson for example.
Ottawa seems to be the only team still shopping for players, probably because they have the most work to do re-building their roster. Most teams have their own guys they liked to deal with at this time of year, they don't have the manpower to evaluate every other teams cuts.
Couple of great little jitterbug returners available in Jermaine Jackson and Kaylon Horton who played a bit last season if any teams are looking to upgrade their return game.
OL Kendall Randolph signs with the Argos.
3DN was talking about how the Argo front office has been decimated in the last 2 years, looking at their current staff I'd have to agree. Lost young guys with promise and replaced them with old guys well past their prime.
General Manager Michael Clemons
Senior Advisor to the General Manager & Head Coach
John Hufnagel
Director of Player Personnel Jim Barker
Director, Football Operations Melissa Frith
Pro Scout Coordinator Afram Jolak
Seasonal Scouting Assistant Nate Bickford
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on June 02, 2026, 08:02:28 PM3DN was talking about how the Argo front office has been decimated in the last 2 years, looking at their current staff I'd have to agree. Lost young guys with promise and replaced them with old guys well past their prime.
General Manager Michael Clemons
Senior Advisor to the General Manager & Head Coach
John Hufnagel
Director of Player Personnel Jim Barker
Director, Football Operations Melissa Frith
Pro Scout Coordinator Afram Jolak
Seasonal Scouting Assistant Nate Bickford
Huffer and Barker are so old. Can they still get out of bed?
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on June 02, 2026, 08:11:11 PMHuffer and Barker are so old. Can they still get out of bed?
I am just glad Barker is off the TSN panel.
Quote from: 3rdand1.5 on June 02, 2026, 05:09:04 PMDaniels potentially making the AR is by a thread IMO, Eli/Vibert are better blockers and MCI is the better athlete....but he has the size and from all indications the correct attitude
Peterson, had a tough preseason, maybe nicked?? MCI showed he should be the B/U RB to start and MCI/Daniels can at times be the 5th "receiver/TE/FB"
Shay seems to lagging behind Smith in growth, I though Smith was one of the better players across PS, both seem like solid special teamers, but I feel Smith may just push for regular reps.
Our other Cdn LB's all have special teams leadership, Ball was nicked so unsure if he progressed, but he is strong enough on specials
Neild, a biq question mark, we have high expectations on him, and thing depth of quality behind him...
What Daniels can provide is a real tight end. He is more mobile than any of our OL. He can catch the ball on screens or pass protect. I think having a guy like this can help us in a lot of ways. Potentially also be an emergency backup WR or OL. He did his job perfectly on Friday, but our runs all went straight up the gut, so it wasn't noticeable.
I wasn't very impressed with Peterson. I think the bombers were hoping to see some improvements and were slightly disappointed.
Honestly, from the beginning it seemed like Smith was faster and more aggressive. I like Shay as a MLB but Smith is just more versatile and better suited to play on special teams.
Neild isn't really a question mark for me, but I do feel like we are over-relying on him. He's a big target that makes big plays. Look for him to pull down 600 yards of receiving this season along with 7 TD's. Nothing too crazy but some of that will come in big moments. I was really hoping for Singer or Fredrickson to make the roster over Cobb, or Corcoaran. But if the plan is to start Clercius when he's healthy, I'm okay with that. I just hoped for better WR core this season.
Quote from: Pigskin on June 02, 2026, 08:19:21 PMI am just glad Barker is off the TSN panel.
Amen!
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on June 02, 2026, 08:02:28 PM3DN was talking about how the Argo front office has been decimated in the last 2 years, looking at their current staff I'd have to agree. Lost young guys with promise and replaced them with old guys well past their prime.
General Manager Michael Clemons
Senior Advisor to the General Manager & Head Coach
John Hufnagel
Director of Player Personnel Jim Barker
Director, Football Operations Melissa Frith
Pro Scout Coordinator Afram Jolak
Seasonal Scouting Assistant Nate Bickford
Where's Wally???
Quote from: Jesse on June 02, 2026, 04:45:14 PMDid anyone actually say that who you're responding to, or are you just trying to be clever?
It was said, can't remember who. Calling it like it is.
Quote from: 3rdand1.5 on June 02, 2026, 05:09:04 PMI wish Baily well, but from what I saw he is a fringe depth player.
My 2 cents on our CDN's
I am surprised we kept Kelly, as I have not seen progression from him and fear he may be at his ceiling, which is again a fringe player.
Stuart seemed a split second late in both games, I guess he was in the right spots, so there is promise, but unless he lights it up on specials he should develop on the PR
Gautkouth, although he spoke of being dominant seemed to be barely serviceable so far...if he has a good attitude and works hard he may develop but, compared to Dixon and Jenkins he is a ways back at this point.
Daniels potentially making the AR is by a thread IMO, Eli/Vibert are better blockers and MCI is the better athlete....but he has the size and from all indications the correct attitude
Peterson, had a tough preseason, maybe nicked?? MCI showed he should be the B/U RB to start and MCI/Daniels can at times be the 5th "receiver/TE/FB"
Cobb and Corcoaran are on the edge of AR/PR Clercious got nicked so we don't really now where he is at, all we can say is he did get benched last season..
Shay seems to lagging behind Smith in growth, I though Smith was one of the better players across PS, both seem like solid special teamers, but I feel Smith may just push for regular reps.
Our other Cdn LB's all have special teams leadership, Ball was nicked so unsure if he progressed, but he is strong enough on specials
Kramdi at safety may be really good for him, Lawson looked good, but he needs to prove he can be durable, Korn seems to giver, but he is just barely good enough to make it, hopefully is isn't needed off the PR
Brady, Demski, Nuef, as long as they stay healthy they are all top tier starters
Eli, must be hurt?? Is he going to be our starting centre?? saw so little of him, is he starer caliber, an upgrade from KOLO....
Wallace played everywhere in PS, I would like to see us announce a contract extension with him....
Neild, a biq question mark, we have high expectations on him, and thing depth of quality behind him...
I believe Kramdi at LB is good for him, otherwise you make some great points and agree with most. Nice in depth summary!
Quote from: Ridermania on June 02, 2026, 09:45:20 PMWhere's Wally???
On the playing field yapping at the refs. of course!
Quote from: Jesse on June 02, 2026, 01:40:44 PMWell, if you're naming Eli and Wallace as safe, who on the OL do you expect to be swapped out?
Sorry, my wording was ambiguous. Eli & Wallace are 100% NOT safe. If they underperform early I fully expect us to consider the alternatives. And by that I mean Vibert or the IMP at C, and/or Vant at LG.
The only safe guys who are NATs on REC and OL are Demski & Neuf. Though even Neuf may be benched if he royally stinks up the joint -- which luckily I am not expecting.
Quote from: 3rdand1.5 on June 02, 2026, 05:09:04 PMDaniels potentially making the AR is by a thread IMO, Eli/Vibert are better blockers and MCI is the better athlete....but he has the size and from all indications the correct attitude
We don't know that about Vibert. I don't think he's taken any snaps as 6th outside of PS and/or garbage season games. He *should* be a good 6th. But we have no proof yet.
Quote from: 3rdand1.5 on June 02, 2026, 05:09:04 PMPeterson, had a tough preseason, maybe nicked??
Peterson may have been under instruction to get what he can behind the hoggies rather than kick it outside or search for another gap (that wasn't there...). Also, the RB's performance is 75% dictated by the play of the OL. And OL run block was HORRID in the PS games. So I wouldn't blame Peterson, as Brady did no better.
Quote from: 3rdand1.5 on June 02, 2026, 05:09:04 PMOur other Cdn LB's all have special teams leadership, Ball was nicked so unsure if he progressed, but he is strong enough on specials
Ball was constantly being touted in camp, so I expect he made the next step and is a solid "keep" at this point.
Quote from: 3rdand1.5 on June 02, 2026, 05:09:04 PMEli, must be hurt?? Is he going to be our starting centre?? saw so little of him, is he starer caliber, an upgrade from KOLO....
I think the line-up you saw snap 1 in PS1 is the desired line-up (minus the missing guys who are dinged, like Demski). So ya, the idea is Eli at C.
As for upgrade from Ko-man... I'm pretty sure we'll be lucky to match. I think the main driver on dropping Ko-man was needing the SMS for Broxton. I do have some hope that Eli can maybe up his game on pass-pro... as long as he stops getting pancaked. I think Eli may be smarter "football IQ", as I think Ko-man's main problem was getting beat brain-wise. I also think Eli is more of an effort guy.
Quote from: 3rdand1.5 on June 02, 2026, 05:09:04 PMWallace played everywhere in PS, I would like to see us announce a contract extension with him....
If it's cheap, sure. But not for huge Dobson-level coin. Jury is still out on Wallace. I'm still not sold on him. If there is progression, it's occurring quite slowly. On the bright side, he hasn't reached his ceiling yet.
I'm not sure any player would want to agree to any big 2+ year contract right now with the massive money influx due in 2027. In that sense HAM just ripped off Kenny to the max by signing him to 3 at "2026 rates". Someone in the league tipped HAM off to the media deal... just like someone tipped HAM off last year there was going to be $400k extra. HAM doing some cheatin'!
Quote from: Ridermania on June 02, 2026, 06:45:32 PMOL Kendall Randolph signs with the Argos.
Bit shocked. TOR might be really hard up right about now. They also get to buy a sneak-peak look at Condell's new paradigm for us.
If he goes to PR as depth it will make more sense. If they start him at OT, they are in for a world of hurt.
Quote from: Tecno on June 03, 2026, 05:58:36 AMBit shocked. TOR might be really hard up right about now. They also get to buy a sneak-peak look at Condell's new paradigm for us.
If he goes to PR as depth it will make more sense. If they start him at OT, they are in for a world of hurt.
Like we did last year?
He's no Broxton, but wants to play...
agreed, he's a serviceable lineman for sure. We let him go, and another team picked him up, good for him, he gets another shot somewhere else. But I must say, after watching our OL play in pre season, I was surprised we let him go.
Quote from: dd on June 03, 2026, 10:52:03 PMagreed, he's a serviceable lineman for sure. We let him go, and another team picked him up, good for him, he gets another shot somewhere else. But I must say, after watching our OL play in pre season, I was surprised we let him go.
Rand & Vant were in a contest for that "vet IMP OL backup" position. Vant won.
Quote from: theaardvark on June 03, 2026, 08:16:34 PMLike we did last year?
He's no Broxton, but wants to play...
Case in point. Probably the worst Zach protection since Zach arrived, and a bad run game (stats notwithstanding).
The only saving grace in TOR is they have a mobile QB -- well, assuming his lego leg repair actually worked.