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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Tre Ford
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 01:03:58 AMQuote from: Blue In BC on January 30, 2026, 06:15:24 PMThe Elks had 2 months to re-negotiate his contact. It's possible he returns but I think that boat may have sailed.
I could see Hervey going hard after Taylor Powell, the Elks don't really have anything behind Fajardo who is also close to his end.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...
Last post by Jesse - Today at 12:47:21 AMQuote from: Pete on January 30, 2026, 09:03:42 PMIsnt it likely Elgersma signs with IFL?. I believe one of the areas hes weak in , is the lack of 4 down experience. Then if he does anything he'll likely hang around for another round of tryouts in the nfl.
That seems to be his plan. I'm sure he hopes that with some 4 down experience, he'll get another try out opportunity.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - January 30, 2026, 11:55:44 PM1st & 10 - Roster check-in with free agency looming
January 30, 2026 Ed Tait
If there's a Winnipeg Blue Bombers playbook for Canadian Football League free agency, it's essentially a concise, one-sentence mantra spelled out in just a couple of key thoughts.
And it goes like this:
Try to keep the ones you know and love — within the constraints of the salary cap, obviously — be selective in your shopping in the open market and then lean on the scouting department to find some American gems while scoring in the annual CFL Draft.
Now, we know what you're probably thinking: thanks for the insight, pal. You've really split the atom here.
Well, bear with us for a moment as we open the latest edition of 1st & 10 by taking a look at where the Blue Bombers are currently as the CFL's 'legal tampering' period opens on Sunday with a week-long stretch which allows teams to speak to pending free agents and their representatives in advance of the market opening on February 10th.
Granted, while the Blue Bombers free agent playbook is hardly unique, it has evolved over the years given the change in the team's fortunes during the course of the Wade Miller-Kyle Walters-Mike O'Shea regime — the Canadian Mafia — as the franchise has transformed from a CFL also-ran at the start of 2014 to a squad which has two championships in five Grey Cup appearances since 2019 and nine consecutive double-digit win seasons since 2016.
And over the last decade or so the club's haul in winter free agency has brought in far more booms than busts — last year admittedly brought more whiffs than hits — but over the last dozen years it has also landed the likes of Stanley Bryant, Justin Medlock, Andrew Harris, Willie Jefferson, Nic Demski, to name a few — with that crew all bound for the club's hall of fame one day.
The Blue Bombers already made their first big splash in the market this week in landing two-time CFL All-Star receiver Tim White, with his addition coming off a busy December-January in which a number of familiar faces were re-signed before they got to market.
Consider that since the end of the 2025 season the team has re-signed the following starters (age in brackets) in running back Brady Oliveira (28); receiver Nic Demski (32); defensive backs Evan Holm (27), Redha Kramdi (29) and Deatrick Nichols (31), defensive end Willie Jefferson (34); offensive linemen Stanley Bryant (39) and Pat Neufeld (37) and linebacker Kyrie Wilson (33).
In addition, several critical contributors were also locked up like kicker Sergio Castillo (35), punter Jamieson Sheahan (28), defensive back Michael Griffin II (27) along with centre/guard Tui Eli (29), linebacker Tanner Cadwallader (28); receiver Gavin Cobb (27) and defensive tackles Cam Lawson (27), Tanner Schmekel (26) and Collin Kornelson (25) — the final six listed here all Canadians.
As well, receiver Pokey Wilson (26) signed a contract extension and kick returner/cornerback Trey Vaval (25) recommitted after a six-team tour of the NFL.
Let's also remember there is a new offensive coordinator in Tommy Condell, who will also serve as the QB coach with Jason Hogan resuming his role as running backs coach, with Jake Thomas retiring to become the new defensive line coach. Cornerback Jamal Parker, Jr. and centre Chris Kolankowski were both released, with Kolankowski already landing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Now, with all this in mind let's take full stock of the roster by position by looking at those under contract, the pending free agents, the new faces and a burning question for each position group (*: Indicates Canadian); (G: Global player):
QUARTERBACK
Signed: Zach Collaros, Terry Wilson, Chase Artopoeus
New: Bryce Perkins, Payton Thorne
Pending free agents: Chris Streveler
Burning question(s): One of the biggest questions currently involves a player not even listed above in Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma, who was selected by the Blue Bombers in the second round of the CFL Draft a year ago before he shone in training camp with the Green Bay Packers and has since had NFL looks from the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins. He can wait as long as he wants to see if he lands another NFL shot, sign with the UFL's Birmingham Stallions to get more four-down work or come to the Blue Bombers and step into a QB room where he could learn from Collaros and Condell. His decision looms large this offseason for the Blue Bombers.
And so, let's be blunt here: the QB depth chart behind Collaros is currently very, very blurry. Winnipeg's starter missed five starts last year — say what you will about his numbers, but Streveler was 4-1 in relief — and Collaros didn't finish three other games, meaning there is a potential high workload for whoever lines up as the second and third pivots. That's even more so with Streveler having ripped up his knee again in the regular-season finale and his future in the league, especially as a pending free agent, uncertain.
The club still has Wilson under contract, but he's only thrown 22 passes in two years — 21 of them coming in relief of Streveler in the last game of the year, when he went 11 of 21 for 79 yards. Artopoeus is also under contract, but he's even more of a mystery as a guy who was here all last year and dressed for five games but did not attempt a pass.
Perkins and Thorne have more than just 'training camp arm' resumés — Perkins as UFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year last season with the Michigan Panthers; Thorne as the former Michigan State/Auburn starter who had a long look from the Cincinnati Bengals last year during camp.
RUNNING BACK/FULLBACK
Signed: Brady Oliveira*, Matthew Peterson*, Michael Chris-Ike* (fullback)
New: none
Pending free agents: none.
Burning question: There isn't one. Period. Oliveira signed a three-year contract extension in December and is the best tailback in the CFL, having posted four consecutive 1K seasons. Peterson proved very valuable coming out the bullpen last year in relief — including a 130-yard effort in the opener following an injury to Oliveira.
Chris-Ike, meanwhile, is regarded by many as one of the best athletes on the team and has flashed on those rare occasions he does get his mitts on the ball.
RECEIVER
Signed: Nic Demski*, Ontaria Wilson, Kevens Clercius*, Joey Corcoran*, Gavin Cobb*
CFL free agent added: Tim White
New: Jahmal Banks, TJ Davis, Bryce Kirtz, Gerald Monroe, Key'Shawn Smith, Kenneth Womack.
Pending free agents: Keric Wheatfall, Jerreth Sterns, Dillon Mitchell, Dalton Schoen, Kody Case.
Burning question(s): White's signing this week helps appease some concerns about this position group. Still, there are some questions with the market soon to open, with Wheatfall and Sterns pending free agents, with Mitchell's offseason legal issues putting his future in doubt and with Schoen hobbled by injuries the last couple of years.
There are two solid and proven starters in Demski and Wilson, and Clercius, Corcoran and Cobb — all Canadians — started games last year but have yet to flash enough to scream out they are the next Joe Poplawksi, Rick House or Gerald Wilcox.
Wheatfall (42 catches for 655 yards and four TDs in 16 games) and Sterns (48-530-4 in 14 GP) could be receivers who take that proverbial next step to become 1,000-yard men, but there are also some proven receivers who will soon hit the CFL market and could bolster this group even further.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Signed: Stanley Bryant, Pat Neufeld*, Kendall Randolph, Gabe Wallace*, Tui Eli*, Micah Vanterpool, Ethan Vibert*
New: Ben Dooley, Tyler Elsbury, Zovon Lindsday, Micah Mazzccua, Joseph More, Sebastian Pares, Hunter Poncius, Tariq Stewart, Iwinosa Uwubanmwen*, Bucky Williams
Pending free agents: Eric Lofton
Burning question: There is talent to suggest a succession plan is already in house, even with the belief Bryant (39) and Neufeld (37) still have tread on their tires. Eli could be the new starting centre with Kolankowski now in Hamilton and there are two other young Canadians in Wallace (26, with 15 starts last year) and 2025 CFL Draft pick Vibert, who is 25, on board along with American Kendall Randolph (27) at right tackle and versatile Micah Vanterpool, also 27, all under contract,
What's intriguing is the number of American linemen already having been signed this offseason, including Elsbury and Poncius, who had looks last year during the practice roster expansion in the fall, and Stewart, who been in camps with Edmonton, Saskatchewan and B.C. We brought this up last year and it's still months from camp, but the number of Americans under contract could again open up the possibility of playing three up front alongside two Canadians, instead of three Canadians between the tackles.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Signed: Willie Jefferson, Cam Lawson*, Tanner Schmekel*, Collin Kornelson*, Kemari Munier-Bailey (G), Matt Jaworski, Kydran Jenkins
New: De'Shaan Dixon, Khris Bogle, Warren Peeples, Arnold Young
Pending free agents: Jamal Woods, James Vaughters.
Burning question: Both Vaughters, who led the team in sacks last year with six and Woods, who started 17 games over the last two seasons are inching closer to the market while Thomas retired to take on a coaching role — meaning there is potentially going to be change along the defensive front for the Blue Bombers.
Management was also impressed with the work of Jaworski and Jenkins in their starts in the regular-season finale last year, and with Munier-Bailey, who flashed on special teams in that same game. There's also a lot of intrigue in Dixon, who opened some eyes during his stint on the practice roster last year.
LINEBACKERS
Signed: Tony Jones, Kyrie Wilson, Michael Ayers, Tanner Cadwallader*, Jaylen Smith*, Connor Shay*, Lane Novak*
New: Brandon Bouyer-Randle, Johnny Hodges, Mike Smith, Jr.
Pending free agents: Shayne Gauthier*
Burning question: This seems like a 'safe' position right now, with Jones locked in at middle linebacker and Wilson re-signed to handle the weak-side linebacker spot. (Note: the Dime back spot — long known as the strong side linebacker position — is essentially manned by a defensive back and we've listed Redha Kramdi, who handles that gig, in that position group.
There is good young Canadian depth courtesy last year's draft class which brought Shay, Smith and Novak to join Cadwallader and Ayers is one of the best special teams players in the league. That said, Jones is 30 and Wilson is 33, so there could be need for new young talent to jump out in training camp.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Signed: Redha Kramdi*, Deatrick Nichols, Evan Holm, Cam Allen, Jaiden Woodbey, Michael Griffin II, Trey Vaval, Ethan Ball*, Jake Kelly*
New: Bryan Addison, Shyheim Battle, Warren Burrell, Javaris Davis, Michael Dixon, Cameron McCutheon, Alijah McGhee, Ridge Texada, Major Williams.
Pending free agents: Demerio Houston, Dexter Lawson, Jr., Terrell Bonds, Nick Hallett*, Enock Makonzo*.
Burning question: The Blue Bombers never seem to sweat the idea of potential changes to their secondary and they've already addressed the critical spots by signing Nichols, Kramdi and Holm to new deals, along with Griffin II. Couple that group with Woodbey, Allen, Vaval and Ball — all new last year — and there is a solid mix of vets and fresh faces.
All that said, with Houston, Bonds and Lawson, Jr. all pending free agents and Parker, Jr. released in December and Marquise Bridges last summer, of the six different players who started at corner for the club in 2025, only Vaval is under contract. That's a pile of uncertainty at those two spots with the market soon to open.
SPECIALISTS
Signed: PK Sergio Castillo, P Jamieson Sheahan (G), LS Ian Leroux*, KR Trey Vaval
Pending free agents: None.
Burning question: This is as concrete as any positional group heading into the market and with training camp just a few months away. Both Castillo and Sheahan were re-signed last month, Leroux was solid in his first season as the long-snapper after replacing veteran Mike Benson and Vaval's return after his NFL tour means the uncertainty about the return game is gone — even with Peyton Logan having been released and since signing in Toronto.
What will be interesting to monitor is whether Vaval is in the mix for a starting cornerback spot and how that might impact his workload as a returner, where he sparkled last year as the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie and Most Outstanding Special Teams Player.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/30/1st-10-roster-check-in-with-free-agency-looming/
January 30, 2026 Ed Tait
If there's a Winnipeg Blue Bombers playbook for Canadian Football League free agency, it's essentially a concise, one-sentence mantra spelled out in just a couple of key thoughts.
And it goes like this:
Try to keep the ones you know and love — within the constraints of the salary cap, obviously — be selective in your shopping in the open market and then lean on the scouting department to find some American gems while scoring in the annual CFL Draft.
Now, we know what you're probably thinking: thanks for the insight, pal. You've really split the atom here.
Well, bear with us for a moment as we open the latest edition of 1st & 10 by taking a look at where the Blue Bombers are currently as the CFL's 'legal tampering' period opens on Sunday with a week-long stretch which allows teams to speak to pending free agents and their representatives in advance of the market opening on February 10th.
Granted, while the Blue Bombers free agent playbook is hardly unique, it has evolved over the years given the change in the team's fortunes during the course of the Wade Miller-Kyle Walters-Mike O'Shea regime — the Canadian Mafia — as the franchise has transformed from a CFL also-ran at the start of 2014 to a squad which has two championships in five Grey Cup appearances since 2019 and nine consecutive double-digit win seasons since 2016.
And over the last decade or so the club's haul in winter free agency has brought in far more booms than busts — last year admittedly brought more whiffs than hits — but over the last dozen years it has also landed the likes of Stanley Bryant, Justin Medlock, Andrew Harris, Willie Jefferson, Nic Demski, to name a few — with that crew all bound for the club's hall of fame one day.
The Blue Bombers already made their first big splash in the market this week in landing two-time CFL All-Star receiver Tim White, with his addition coming off a busy December-January in which a number of familiar faces were re-signed before they got to market.
Consider that since the end of the 2025 season the team has re-signed the following starters (age in brackets) in running back Brady Oliveira (28); receiver Nic Demski (32); defensive backs Evan Holm (27), Redha Kramdi (29) and Deatrick Nichols (31), defensive end Willie Jefferson (34); offensive linemen Stanley Bryant (39) and Pat Neufeld (37) and linebacker Kyrie Wilson (33).
In addition, several critical contributors were also locked up like kicker Sergio Castillo (35), punter Jamieson Sheahan (28), defensive back Michael Griffin II (27) along with centre/guard Tui Eli (29), linebacker Tanner Cadwallader (28); receiver Gavin Cobb (27) and defensive tackles Cam Lawson (27), Tanner Schmekel (26) and Collin Kornelson (25) — the final six listed here all Canadians.
As well, receiver Pokey Wilson (26) signed a contract extension and kick returner/cornerback Trey Vaval (25) recommitted after a six-team tour of the NFL.
Let's also remember there is a new offensive coordinator in Tommy Condell, who will also serve as the QB coach with Jason Hogan resuming his role as running backs coach, with Jake Thomas retiring to become the new defensive line coach. Cornerback Jamal Parker, Jr. and centre Chris Kolankowski were both released, with Kolankowski already landing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Now, with all this in mind let's take full stock of the roster by position by looking at those under contract, the pending free agents, the new faces and a burning question for each position group (*: Indicates Canadian); (G: Global player):
QUARTERBACK
Signed: Zach Collaros, Terry Wilson, Chase Artopoeus
New: Bryce Perkins, Payton Thorne
Pending free agents: Chris Streveler
Burning question(s): One of the biggest questions currently involves a player not even listed above in Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma, who was selected by the Blue Bombers in the second round of the CFL Draft a year ago before he shone in training camp with the Green Bay Packers and has since had NFL looks from the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins. He can wait as long as he wants to see if he lands another NFL shot, sign with the UFL's Birmingham Stallions to get more four-down work or come to the Blue Bombers and step into a QB room where he could learn from Collaros and Condell. His decision looms large this offseason for the Blue Bombers.
And so, let's be blunt here: the QB depth chart behind Collaros is currently very, very blurry. Winnipeg's starter missed five starts last year — say what you will about his numbers, but Streveler was 4-1 in relief — and Collaros didn't finish three other games, meaning there is a potential high workload for whoever lines up as the second and third pivots. That's even more so with Streveler having ripped up his knee again in the regular-season finale and his future in the league, especially as a pending free agent, uncertain.
The club still has Wilson under contract, but he's only thrown 22 passes in two years — 21 of them coming in relief of Streveler in the last game of the year, when he went 11 of 21 for 79 yards. Artopoeus is also under contract, but he's even more of a mystery as a guy who was here all last year and dressed for five games but did not attempt a pass.
Perkins and Thorne have more than just 'training camp arm' resumés — Perkins as UFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year last season with the Michigan Panthers; Thorne as the former Michigan State/Auburn starter who had a long look from the Cincinnati Bengals last year during camp.
RUNNING BACK/FULLBACK
Signed: Brady Oliveira*, Matthew Peterson*, Michael Chris-Ike* (fullback)
New: none
Pending free agents: none.
Burning question: There isn't one. Period. Oliveira signed a three-year contract extension in December and is the best tailback in the CFL, having posted four consecutive 1K seasons. Peterson proved very valuable coming out the bullpen last year in relief — including a 130-yard effort in the opener following an injury to Oliveira.
Chris-Ike, meanwhile, is regarded by many as one of the best athletes on the team and has flashed on those rare occasions he does get his mitts on the ball.
RECEIVER
Signed: Nic Demski*, Ontaria Wilson, Kevens Clercius*, Joey Corcoran*, Gavin Cobb*
CFL free agent added: Tim White
New: Jahmal Banks, TJ Davis, Bryce Kirtz, Gerald Monroe, Key'Shawn Smith, Kenneth Womack.
Pending free agents: Keric Wheatfall, Jerreth Sterns, Dillon Mitchell, Dalton Schoen, Kody Case.
Burning question(s): White's signing this week helps appease some concerns about this position group. Still, there are some questions with the market soon to open, with Wheatfall and Sterns pending free agents, with Mitchell's offseason legal issues putting his future in doubt and with Schoen hobbled by injuries the last couple of years.
There are two solid and proven starters in Demski and Wilson, and Clercius, Corcoran and Cobb — all Canadians — started games last year but have yet to flash enough to scream out they are the next Joe Poplawksi, Rick House or Gerald Wilcox.
Wheatfall (42 catches for 655 yards and four TDs in 16 games) and Sterns (48-530-4 in 14 GP) could be receivers who take that proverbial next step to become 1,000-yard men, but there are also some proven receivers who will soon hit the CFL market and could bolster this group even further.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Signed: Stanley Bryant, Pat Neufeld*, Kendall Randolph, Gabe Wallace*, Tui Eli*, Micah Vanterpool, Ethan Vibert*
New: Ben Dooley, Tyler Elsbury, Zovon Lindsday, Micah Mazzccua, Joseph More, Sebastian Pares, Hunter Poncius, Tariq Stewart, Iwinosa Uwubanmwen*, Bucky Williams
Pending free agents: Eric Lofton
Burning question: There is talent to suggest a succession plan is already in house, even with the belief Bryant (39) and Neufeld (37) still have tread on their tires. Eli could be the new starting centre with Kolankowski now in Hamilton and there are two other young Canadians in Wallace (26, with 15 starts last year) and 2025 CFL Draft pick Vibert, who is 25, on board along with American Kendall Randolph (27) at right tackle and versatile Micah Vanterpool, also 27, all under contract,
What's intriguing is the number of American linemen already having been signed this offseason, including Elsbury and Poncius, who had looks last year during the practice roster expansion in the fall, and Stewart, who been in camps with Edmonton, Saskatchewan and B.C. We brought this up last year and it's still months from camp, but the number of Americans under contract could again open up the possibility of playing three up front alongside two Canadians, instead of three Canadians between the tackles.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Signed: Willie Jefferson, Cam Lawson*, Tanner Schmekel*, Collin Kornelson*, Kemari Munier-Bailey (G), Matt Jaworski, Kydran Jenkins
New: De'Shaan Dixon, Khris Bogle, Warren Peeples, Arnold Young
Pending free agents: Jamal Woods, James Vaughters.
Burning question: Both Vaughters, who led the team in sacks last year with six and Woods, who started 17 games over the last two seasons are inching closer to the market while Thomas retired to take on a coaching role — meaning there is potentially going to be change along the defensive front for the Blue Bombers.
Management was also impressed with the work of Jaworski and Jenkins in their starts in the regular-season finale last year, and with Munier-Bailey, who flashed on special teams in that same game. There's also a lot of intrigue in Dixon, who opened some eyes during his stint on the practice roster last year.
LINEBACKERS
Signed: Tony Jones, Kyrie Wilson, Michael Ayers, Tanner Cadwallader*, Jaylen Smith*, Connor Shay*, Lane Novak*
New: Brandon Bouyer-Randle, Johnny Hodges, Mike Smith, Jr.
Pending free agents: Shayne Gauthier*
Burning question: This seems like a 'safe' position right now, with Jones locked in at middle linebacker and Wilson re-signed to handle the weak-side linebacker spot. (Note: the Dime back spot — long known as the strong side linebacker position — is essentially manned by a defensive back and we've listed Redha Kramdi, who handles that gig, in that position group.
There is good young Canadian depth courtesy last year's draft class which brought Shay, Smith and Novak to join Cadwallader and Ayers is one of the best special teams players in the league. That said, Jones is 30 and Wilson is 33, so there could be need for new young talent to jump out in training camp.
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Signed: Redha Kramdi*, Deatrick Nichols, Evan Holm, Cam Allen, Jaiden Woodbey, Michael Griffin II, Trey Vaval, Ethan Ball*, Jake Kelly*
New: Bryan Addison, Shyheim Battle, Warren Burrell, Javaris Davis, Michael Dixon, Cameron McCutheon, Alijah McGhee, Ridge Texada, Major Williams.
Pending free agents: Demerio Houston, Dexter Lawson, Jr., Terrell Bonds, Nick Hallett*, Enock Makonzo*.
Burning question: The Blue Bombers never seem to sweat the idea of potential changes to their secondary and they've already addressed the critical spots by signing Nichols, Kramdi and Holm to new deals, along with Griffin II. Couple that group with Woodbey, Allen, Vaval and Ball — all new last year — and there is a solid mix of vets and fresh faces.
All that said, with Houston, Bonds and Lawson, Jr. all pending free agents and Parker, Jr. released in December and Marquise Bridges last summer, of the six different players who started at corner for the club in 2025, only Vaval is under contract. That's a pile of uncertainty at those two spots with the market soon to open.
SPECIALISTS
Signed: PK Sergio Castillo, P Jamieson Sheahan (G), LS Ian Leroux*, KR Trey Vaval
Pending free agents: None.
Burning question: This is as concrete as any positional group heading into the market and with training camp just a few months away. Both Castillo and Sheahan were re-signed last month, Leroux was solid in his first season as the long-snapper after replacing veteran Mike Benson and Vaval's return after his NFL tour means the uncertainty about the return game is gone — even with Peyton Logan having been released and since signing in Toronto.
What will be interesting to monitor is whether Vaval is in the mix for a starting cornerback spot and how that might impact his workload as a returner, where he sparkled last year as the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie and Most Outstanding Special Teams Player.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/30/1st-10-roster-check-in-with-free-agency-looming/
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - January 30, 2026, 11:50:56 PMBlue Bombers add linebacker
January 30, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American linebacker Mike Smith Jr.
Smith Jr. (5-11, 244; Baylor; born March 13, 2001, in Flora, MS.) signs with the Bombers after CFL and NFL experience, along with a two-year collegiate career at Baylor (2023) and Liberty (2022).
In 2024, Smith joined the BC Lions' practice roster following his release from the NFL and later signed a futures contract for the 2025 season. He was released following the Lions' 2025 training camp.
Smith signed with the Indianapolis Colts in August 2024, attended training camp, and appeared in one preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
In his lone season at Baylor, Smith started all five games he appeared in, recording 24 tackles (17 solo, seven assists) and one sack.
Smith began his NCAA career at Liberty, starting all 12 games. He posted 85 tackles (45 solo, 40 assists), one interception for 22 yards, and a half-sack.
Before the NCAA, Smith played three seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (2019–21).
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/30/blue-bombers-add-linebacker/
January 30, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American linebacker Mike Smith Jr.
Smith Jr. (5-11, 244; Baylor; born March 13, 2001, in Flora, MS.) signs with the Bombers after CFL and NFL experience, along with a two-year collegiate career at Baylor (2023) and Liberty (2022).
In 2024, Smith joined the BC Lions' practice roster following his release from the NFL and later signed a futures contract for the 2025 season. He was released following the Lions' 2025 training camp.
Smith signed with the Indianapolis Colts in August 2024, attended training camp, and appeared in one preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
In his lone season at Baylor, Smith started all five games he appeared in, recording 24 tackles (17 solo, seven assists) and one sack.
Smith began his NCAA career at Liberty, starting all 12 games. He posted 85 tackles (45 solo, 40 assists), one interception for 22 yards, and a half-sack.
Before the NCAA, Smith played three seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (2019–21).
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/30/blue-bombers-add-linebacker/
#5
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - January 30, 2026, 11:49:15 PMTransactions:
2026-01-29 WPG WHITE, Tim WR A Arizona State ADD Active Roster
2026-01-29 WPG WHITE, Tim WR A Arizona State ADD Active Roster
#6
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - January 30, 2026, 11:39:19 PMCoty Wiles @CotyWilesSports
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have already largely retained the veteran core that has helped them sustain success over the last half-decade. However, I took a deep dive into their roster and at a couple of positions that could use some new blood to help the team get back into the playoffs for the 10th straight season
The Blue Bombers needed some help at WR and they now got in the slot with Tim White
New OC Tommy Condell has familiarity with White too, as the pair were together with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 2021-2023
Really good match, excited to see Condell's creativity with Demski and White inside
Free agency preview: Blue Bombers staying the course
By Coty Wiles January 28, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers seem to be heading into 2026 as the same old Blue Bombers in most areas of the roster and front office.
The organization brought back general manager Kyle Walters and coach Mike O'Shea on three-year deals, who, in turn, have already brought back most of the veteran core. Can you blame them? Though the team failed to make a sixth straight Grey Cup (as if making five straight wasn't enough), the Bombers have made nine straight playoff appearances and are the model franchise of sustained success.
There are still areas that Walter, O'Shea, and co. will have to hit hard this period, however, with a couple of positions on the roster that need addressing.
The Free Agency Communication Window, in which teams can openly speak with any clubs pending free agents, opens Feb.1 at 12 p.m. ET and closes Feb.8 at 12 p.m. ET. The official CFL free agency period opens Feb.10 at 12 p.m. ET
Pending Free Agents
* = Canadian
QB Chris Streveler
SB Dalton Schoen
SB Jerreth Sterns
SB Kody Case
SB/WR Dillon Mitchell
WR Keric Wheatfall
OT Eric Lofton
DT Jamal Woods
DE James Vaughters
LB Shayne Gauthier*
NKL Enock Makonzo*
CB Demerio Houston
CB Terrell Bonds
NKL/HB Dexter Lawson Jr.
S Nick Hallett*
A lot of work has already been done, as the Blue Bombers enter the communication window with only 15 pending free agents remaining and three big positions to address: wide receiver, defensive line, and cornerback.
Offence
The offence was a mixed bag last season.
On one hand, the team was mauling in the run game, posting the second-highest rush yards per game (124.1) and the second-highest average gain per rush (5.5). The team struggled to move the ball through the air; however, posting the lowest passing yards per game by far at 235.0, which was more than 100 fewer than the leaders in the BC Lions' last season.
This resulted in the team finishing middle of the pack in overall net offence and average yards per play, while the team struggled to put up points, specifically touchdowns, sitting bottom three in offensive points per game (23.1), touchdown drive percentage (15.
, and red zone opportunities (47).
Now the team appears to be retooling its offence for 2026, from coordinator to players. Jason Hogan – who remains on staff as the team's running backs coach – is out as the offensive coordinator after one season, replaced by Tommy Condell.
Condell and quarterback Zach Collaros go back more than a decade, having worked together in Hamilton in 2014 and 2015. What the veteran coordinator brings is decades of experience, though he has traditionally called pass-heavy offences. Just last season, as the Ottawa Redblacks' playcaller while they were missing starting pivot Dru Brown for nine starts and had a talented dual-threat backup, Dustin Crum, soaking up responsibilities, they still called the third most passing plays.
You will also find the Bombers towards the bottom in pass frequency from last season, and when you have Brady Oliveira on your team, you can always argue they should have run the ball more.
The Winnipeg native has been fantastic over the past four seasons, logging nearly 7,000 yards from scrimmage and 25 touchdowns, claiming the Most Outstanding Player award, back-to-back Most Outstanding Canadian awards, and two All-CFL nominations along the way. Just in 2025 alone, despite missing three games with a shoulder injury, the 28-year-old running back led the league in scrimmage yards (1,709) and yards per carry (5., while sitting second in receptions amongst backs (61) and fourth in rushing yards after contact (704).
Condell has never really had a bruising back who can catch like Oliveira before. The closest and most recent example is with James Butler in 2023, when Condell was let go midseason after the team started 3-5. For what it's worth, Butler averaged only 10.8 carries and 50.8 yards per game in the eight contests he played in under Condell, before jumping up to 16.6 carries and 78.9 yards (with a slight increase in efficiency) in the nine games once Condell was let go.
Seeing the marriage between the pass and run game in 2026 will be interesting to monitor, though both Collaros and O'Shea have refuted that the run game will be abandoned, as Condell enters a situation where the personnel will dictate how the offence is run. And as of right now, the wide receivers could use some work.
The team currently has five pending free agents and presumably three out of five starting spots locked in, with Canadians in slotback Nic Demski and wideout Kevens Clercius, as well as American Ontaria Wilson under contract.
Demski is as solid as they come, recording three-straight 1,000-yard seasons while posting one of the highest contested catch rates last season (63.6). Clercius got more targets, receptions, and yards in year two last season (Joey Corcoran could also push for more time), and Wilson was one of the best deep threats in the league over the final six games of the season after coming back from a stint in the NFL.
That leaves two spots that need filling, and while the team has brought in numerous rookie Americans to compete, an established impact addition could make sense given the talent available.
Regardless of who gets brought in, the passing attack should see an uptick from its league-low output last season, given Condell's experience and creativity in the pass game, plus a healthier Collaros, who missed five starts and didn't finish three other games in 2025.
The offensive line seems to be in place to help accomplish that as the team brought future Hall of Fame left tackle Stanley Bryant and long-time right guard Patrick Neufeld back on one-year deals. At centre, the team released Chris Kolankowski earlier in the off-season and seems primed to roll with Asotui Eli at the position, who has bided his time as the backup/swing tackle who's impressed in his more than 1,100 snaps across the past seasons.
Canadian Gabe Wallace, 26, will look to build after a successful first season at left guard that saw him register the second best pressure rate allowed (2.7) among interior linemen, while 27-year-old American Kendall Randolph was solid in all facets of the game in his first full season starting at right tackle.
Depth-wise, Micah Vanterpool has started games at left tackle and left guard for the team, while young Canadian draft picks Ethan Vibert and Iwinosa Uwubanmwen look to continue to grow in backup roles. A veteran addition is always possible, but given the number of Americans who have been brought into the competition, it seems unlikely.
Defence
While the offence seemed like it was trying to figure things out every week, Jordan Younger's unit was dialled in from Week 1.
Since Younger was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2024, he's put together an elite pass defence unit. Over the past two seasons, the Bombers have allowed the fewest number of passing yards per game (248.1), passing touchdowns (41), the lowest opponent completion percentage (61.6 per cent), and the most pass knockdowns (Willie Jefferson plays a big factor in that, too). As a former defensive back with over a half-decade of coaching the back end, this shouldn't come as a surprise.
It starts with star halfback duo Deatrick Nichols (through 2026) and Evan Holm (through 2027), who are both back under contract. Both have gotten multiple All-CFL nods in their time as a duo since 2022 and are great in coverage. They are also both durable, with one game being missed between the pair since 2023.
Canadian Redha Kramdi (through 2027) and American Michael Griffin II (through 2026) join breakout player Cam Allen in the nickel/safety rotation. The 29-year-old Kramdi has grown into one of the best nickel players in the CFL, especially while defending the run, recording 106 defensive tackles over the past two seasons, while Allen impressed in his nine starts at safety to close the year.
They'll have to figure out the outside corner spots, however, as the team released Jamal Parker earlier in the off-season while Demerio Houston and Terrell Bonds remain pending free agents.
The team has already brought in numerous Americans to compete at those spots, while the Blue Bombers confirmed Trey Vaval will also return after receiving six NFL workouts this cycle. The team could go shopping, one or both pending free agents could get brought back, while some combo of the rookie Americans and Vaval (who got 314 defensive snaps last season) could soak up snaps as well.
Overall, with the league's best pass defence, they are fantastic on second down, allowing the lowest opponent completion percentage in 2024 (42.3 per cent) and 2025 (43.6 per cent). The team has also been the best at not allowing touchdowns, allowing the least number of opponents' drives to end in majors in the Younger era.
Now, if you can pair this elite back end with a pass rush, you'd be cooking with gas, but generating pressure has been a challenge over the past couple of seasons.
This defence has ranked last in sacks (39) and tackles for loss (49) over the past two years, as this front is in need of a shot in the arm. It's a unit that's presumably going to look a lot different in a week, as long-time Canadian middle man Jake Thomas has retired and joined the coaching staff as the defensive line coach, while tackle Jamal Woods and edge James Vaughters remain unsigned.
Only two spots on the defensive line seem to be taken care of at the moment, one being the field edge, where Willie Jefferson has re-upped on a one-year deal as part of the veteran core returning, while younger Canadians Cameron Lawson (through 2027) and Tanner Schmekel have also returned and are projected to take up a majority of the snaps at nose.
The other two spots could use upgrades, and there are disruptive players still unsigned in those spots, like the Saskatchewan Roughriders' edge Malik Carney and tackle Mike Rose. The pair sit atop the pending free agent defensive line ranks, as does Edmonton's Jake Ceresna, as guys who can get into opposing backfields. These spots are the biggest needs of an upgrade on the roster.
Rounding out the defence are American veterans Tony Jones and Kyrie Wilson at inside linebacker. The latter is sticking around for his ninth season as a Bomber and is one of the better run defenders from the weak side in the league. The most important thing for the 33-year-old has been health, and the two-time Grey Cup champion played in all 18 games last season after combining for just 21 games played over the last three years combined.
The star of the middle is Tony Jones, however, who broke out into a divisional All-CFL player in his second year in Winnipeg. The 30-year-old finished second in the league in tackles (102), third amongst inside linebackers in tackles for loss (four), seventh in sacks (three), while adding a pair of interceptions and totalling the second most defensive plays (116).
Canadians Tanner Cadwallader, Lane Novak, and Connor Shay add depth at the position as well, while pending free agent and another one of those typical mainstays in Shayne Gauthier could be brought back.
By the numbers, this has been a top-three unit over the past couple of seasons that has the chance to still upgrade significantly by adding to its pass rush.
Playing to your strengths and leaning into making the defence even better through free agency is something Walters, O'Shea, and co. could do, rather than trying to patch every single hole around the roster.
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/free-agency-preview-blue-bombers-staying-the-course/
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have already largely retained the veteran core that has helped them sustain success over the last half-decade. However, I took a deep dive into their roster and at a couple of positions that could use some new blood to help the team get back into the playoffs for the 10th straight season
The Blue Bombers needed some help at WR and they now got in the slot with Tim White
New OC Tommy Condell has familiarity with White too, as the pair were together with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 2021-2023
Really good match, excited to see Condell's creativity with Demski and White inside
Free agency preview: Blue Bombers staying the course
By Coty Wiles January 28, 2026
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers seem to be heading into 2026 as the same old Blue Bombers in most areas of the roster and front office.
The organization brought back general manager Kyle Walters and coach Mike O'Shea on three-year deals, who, in turn, have already brought back most of the veteran core. Can you blame them? Though the team failed to make a sixth straight Grey Cup (as if making five straight wasn't enough), the Bombers have made nine straight playoff appearances and are the model franchise of sustained success.
There are still areas that Walter, O'Shea, and co. will have to hit hard this period, however, with a couple of positions on the roster that need addressing.
The Free Agency Communication Window, in which teams can openly speak with any clubs pending free agents, opens Feb.1 at 12 p.m. ET and closes Feb.8 at 12 p.m. ET. The official CFL free agency period opens Feb.10 at 12 p.m. ET
Pending Free Agents
* = Canadian
QB Chris Streveler
SB Dalton Schoen
SB Jerreth Sterns
SB Kody Case
SB/WR Dillon Mitchell
WR Keric Wheatfall
OT Eric Lofton
DT Jamal Woods
DE James Vaughters
LB Shayne Gauthier*
NKL Enock Makonzo*
CB Demerio Houston
CB Terrell Bonds
NKL/HB Dexter Lawson Jr.
S Nick Hallett*
A lot of work has already been done, as the Blue Bombers enter the communication window with only 15 pending free agents remaining and three big positions to address: wide receiver, defensive line, and cornerback.
Offence
The offence was a mixed bag last season.
On one hand, the team was mauling in the run game, posting the second-highest rush yards per game (124.1) and the second-highest average gain per rush (5.5). The team struggled to move the ball through the air; however, posting the lowest passing yards per game by far at 235.0, which was more than 100 fewer than the leaders in the BC Lions' last season.
This resulted in the team finishing middle of the pack in overall net offence and average yards per play, while the team struggled to put up points, specifically touchdowns, sitting bottom three in offensive points per game (23.1), touchdown drive percentage (15.
, and red zone opportunities (47).Now the team appears to be retooling its offence for 2026, from coordinator to players. Jason Hogan – who remains on staff as the team's running backs coach – is out as the offensive coordinator after one season, replaced by Tommy Condell.
Condell and quarterback Zach Collaros go back more than a decade, having worked together in Hamilton in 2014 and 2015. What the veteran coordinator brings is decades of experience, though he has traditionally called pass-heavy offences. Just last season, as the Ottawa Redblacks' playcaller while they were missing starting pivot Dru Brown for nine starts and had a talented dual-threat backup, Dustin Crum, soaking up responsibilities, they still called the third most passing plays.
You will also find the Bombers towards the bottom in pass frequency from last season, and when you have Brady Oliveira on your team, you can always argue they should have run the ball more.
The Winnipeg native has been fantastic over the past four seasons, logging nearly 7,000 yards from scrimmage and 25 touchdowns, claiming the Most Outstanding Player award, back-to-back Most Outstanding Canadian awards, and two All-CFL nominations along the way. Just in 2025 alone, despite missing three games with a shoulder injury, the 28-year-old running back led the league in scrimmage yards (1,709) and yards per carry (5.
, while sitting second in receptions amongst backs (61) and fourth in rushing yards after contact (704).Condell has never really had a bruising back who can catch like Oliveira before. The closest and most recent example is with James Butler in 2023, when Condell was let go midseason after the team started 3-5. For what it's worth, Butler averaged only 10.8 carries and 50.8 yards per game in the eight contests he played in under Condell, before jumping up to 16.6 carries and 78.9 yards (with a slight increase in efficiency) in the nine games once Condell was let go.
Seeing the marriage between the pass and run game in 2026 will be interesting to monitor, though both Collaros and O'Shea have refuted that the run game will be abandoned, as Condell enters a situation where the personnel will dictate how the offence is run. And as of right now, the wide receivers could use some work.
The team currently has five pending free agents and presumably three out of five starting spots locked in, with Canadians in slotback Nic Demski and wideout Kevens Clercius, as well as American Ontaria Wilson under contract.
Demski is as solid as they come, recording three-straight 1,000-yard seasons while posting one of the highest contested catch rates last season (63.6). Clercius got more targets, receptions, and yards in year two last season (Joey Corcoran could also push for more time), and Wilson was one of the best deep threats in the league over the final six games of the season after coming back from a stint in the NFL.
That leaves two spots that need filling, and while the team has brought in numerous rookie Americans to compete, an established impact addition could make sense given the talent available.
Regardless of who gets brought in, the passing attack should see an uptick from its league-low output last season, given Condell's experience and creativity in the pass game, plus a healthier Collaros, who missed five starts and didn't finish three other games in 2025.
The offensive line seems to be in place to help accomplish that as the team brought future Hall of Fame left tackle Stanley Bryant and long-time right guard Patrick Neufeld back on one-year deals. At centre, the team released Chris Kolankowski earlier in the off-season and seems primed to roll with Asotui Eli at the position, who has bided his time as the backup/swing tackle who's impressed in his more than 1,100 snaps across the past seasons.
Canadian Gabe Wallace, 26, will look to build after a successful first season at left guard that saw him register the second best pressure rate allowed (2.7) among interior linemen, while 27-year-old American Kendall Randolph was solid in all facets of the game in his first full season starting at right tackle.
Depth-wise, Micah Vanterpool has started games at left tackle and left guard for the team, while young Canadian draft picks Ethan Vibert and Iwinosa Uwubanmwen look to continue to grow in backup roles. A veteran addition is always possible, but given the number of Americans who have been brought into the competition, it seems unlikely.
Defence
While the offence seemed like it was trying to figure things out every week, Jordan Younger's unit was dialled in from Week 1.
Since Younger was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2024, he's put together an elite pass defence unit. Over the past two seasons, the Bombers have allowed the fewest number of passing yards per game (248.1), passing touchdowns (41), the lowest opponent completion percentage (61.6 per cent), and the most pass knockdowns (Willie Jefferson plays a big factor in that, too). As a former defensive back with over a half-decade of coaching the back end, this shouldn't come as a surprise.
It starts with star halfback duo Deatrick Nichols (through 2026) and Evan Holm (through 2027), who are both back under contract. Both have gotten multiple All-CFL nods in their time as a duo since 2022 and are great in coverage. They are also both durable, with one game being missed between the pair since 2023.
Canadian Redha Kramdi (through 2027) and American Michael Griffin II (through 2026) join breakout player Cam Allen in the nickel/safety rotation. The 29-year-old Kramdi has grown into one of the best nickel players in the CFL, especially while defending the run, recording 106 defensive tackles over the past two seasons, while Allen impressed in his nine starts at safety to close the year.
They'll have to figure out the outside corner spots, however, as the team released Jamal Parker earlier in the off-season while Demerio Houston and Terrell Bonds remain pending free agents.
The team has already brought in numerous Americans to compete at those spots, while the Blue Bombers confirmed Trey Vaval will also return after receiving six NFL workouts this cycle. The team could go shopping, one or both pending free agents could get brought back, while some combo of the rookie Americans and Vaval (who got 314 defensive snaps last season) could soak up snaps as well.
Overall, with the league's best pass defence, they are fantastic on second down, allowing the lowest opponent completion percentage in 2024 (42.3 per cent) and 2025 (43.6 per cent). The team has also been the best at not allowing touchdowns, allowing the least number of opponents' drives to end in majors in the Younger era.
Now, if you can pair this elite back end with a pass rush, you'd be cooking with gas, but generating pressure has been a challenge over the past couple of seasons.
This defence has ranked last in sacks (39) and tackles for loss (49) over the past two years, as this front is in need of a shot in the arm. It's a unit that's presumably going to look a lot different in a week, as long-time Canadian middle man Jake Thomas has retired and joined the coaching staff as the defensive line coach, while tackle Jamal Woods and edge James Vaughters remain unsigned.
Only two spots on the defensive line seem to be taken care of at the moment, one being the field edge, where Willie Jefferson has re-upped on a one-year deal as part of the veteran core returning, while younger Canadians Cameron Lawson (through 2027) and Tanner Schmekel have also returned and are projected to take up a majority of the snaps at nose.
The other two spots could use upgrades, and there are disruptive players still unsigned in those spots, like the Saskatchewan Roughriders' edge Malik Carney and tackle Mike Rose. The pair sit atop the pending free agent defensive line ranks, as does Edmonton's Jake Ceresna, as guys who can get into opposing backfields. These spots are the biggest needs of an upgrade on the roster.
Rounding out the defence are American veterans Tony Jones and Kyrie Wilson at inside linebacker. The latter is sticking around for his ninth season as a Bomber and is one of the better run defenders from the weak side in the league. The most important thing for the 33-year-old has been health, and the two-time Grey Cup champion played in all 18 games last season after combining for just 21 games played over the last three years combined.
The star of the middle is Tony Jones, however, who broke out into a divisional All-CFL player in his second year in Winnipeg. The 30-year-old finished second in the league in tackles (102), third amongst inside linebackers in tackles for loss (four), seventh in sacks (three), while adding a pair of interceptions and totalling the second most defensive plays (116).
Canadians Tanner Cadwallader, Lane Novak, and Connor Shay add depth at the position as well, while pending free agent and another one of those typical mainstays in Shayne Gauthier could be brought back.
By the numbers, this has been a top-three unit over the past couple of seasons that has the chance to still upgrade significantly by adding to its pass rush.
Playing to your strengths and leaning into making the defence even better through free agency is something Walters, O'Shea, and co. could do, rather than trying to patch every single hole around the roster.
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/article/free-agency-preview-blue-bombers-staying-the-course/
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Last post by gobombersgo - January 30, 2026, 11:28:10 PMDan Ralph @danralphcp
Jan 28
Hearing WR Tim White's one-year deal with Winnipeg includes $225k in hard money and $75k signing bonus with a max value of $231k. White, 31, had four straight 1,000-yard seasons with Hamilton. He was a three-time CFL all-star and four-time East all-star.
Jan 28
Hearing WR Tim White's one-year deal with Winnipeg includes $225k in hard money and $75k signing bonus with a max value of $231k. White, 31, had four straight 1,000-yard seasons with Hamilton. He was a three-time CFL all-star and four-time East all-star.
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Last post by gobombersgo - January 30, 2026, 11:26:23 PMBlue Bombers sign all-star receiver Tim White
January 28, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB., January 28, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with all-star receiver Tim White.
White was released by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Monday in advance of the free agent market opening on February 10th.
White (5-9, 175; Arizona State; born: July 15, 1994, in Santa Clarita, CA) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last five years with the Tiger-Cats, where he was named a Canadian Football League All-Star three times (2022, 2023, 2024) and an East Division All-Star on four occasions (2021-24).
White, 31, appeared in 83 games over his five years with the Ticats – all starts – and has posted four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, including pulling in 84 passes for 1,016 yards and seven touchdowns last year.
During his days in Hamilton, he had 383 catches for 5,488 yards and 33 touchdowns, hitting a career-high eight scores in 2022, 2023 and 2024, along with a career best 94 receptions in 2022 and a personal high of 1,269 yards in 2023.
In eight career games against the Blue Bombers White had 39 receptions for 533 yards and four touchdowns.
White began his collegiate career at the College of the Canyons (2014) before transferring to Arizona State (2015-16) where he was a two-sport star in football and track and field. He had 113 receptions for 1,346 yards and 10 TDs in two seasons at ASU, where he also returned two kicks for scores and compiled 3,381 all-purpose yards, averaging 135.2 yards per game. He also finished fourth in the triple jump at the 2016 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
White first turned pro as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in 2017 and also had NFL stints with the New York Jets (2019), New Orleans Saints (2019-20) before coming north to the CFL.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/28/blue-bombers-sign-all-star-receiver-tim-white/
January 28, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB., January 28, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with all-star receiver Tim White.
White was released by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Monday in advance of the free agent market opening on February 10th.
White (5-9, 175; Arizona State; born: July 15, 1994, in Santa Clarita, CA) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last five years with the Tiger-Cats, where he was named a Canadian Football League All-Star three times (2022, 2023, 2024) and an East Division All-Star on four occasions (2021-24).
White, 31, appeared in 83 games over his five years with the Ticats – all starts – and has posted four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, including pulling in 84 passes for 1,016 yards and seven touchdowns last year.
During his days in Hamilton, he had 383 catches for 5,488 yards and 33 touchdowns, hitting a career-high eight scores in 2022, 2023 and 2024, along with a career best 94 receptions in 2022 and a personal high of 1,269 yards in 2023.
In eight career games against the Blue Bombers White had 39 receptions for 533 yards and four touchdowns.
White began his collegiate career at the College of the Canyons (2014) before transferring to Arizona State (2015-16) where he was a two-sport star in football and track and field. He had 113 receptions for 1,346 yards and 10 TDs in two seasons at ASU, where he also returned two kicks for scores and compiled 3,381 all-purpose yards, averaging 135.2 yards per game. He also finished fourth in the triple jump at the 2016 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
White first turned pro as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in 2017 and also had NFL stints with the New York Jets (2019), New Orleans Saints (2019-20) before coming north to the CFL.
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/28/blue-bombers-sign-all-star-receiver-tim-white/
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Last post by theaardvark - January 30, 2026, 10:58:49 PM"Best in Show" was one of the most underrated movies ever.