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#21
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...
Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 03:12:55 PMHe turns 35 at the end of the month but still has some gas left in the tank. No significant injury history and is a athletic individual.
What we need is improvement elsewhere on the DL and depth to let him continue to be successful.
I wonder what the SMS hit will be for 2026. Can't imagine that it changes much one way or the other.
What we need is improvement elsewhere on the DL and depth to let him continue to be successful.
I wonder what the SMS hit will be for 2026. Can't imagine that it changes much one way or the other.
#22
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...
Last post by ModAdmin - Today at 02:59:43 PMBlue Bombers re-sign defensive end Willie Jefferson
WINNIPEG, MB., January 22, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one year contract extension with veteran defensive end Willie Jefferson.
Jefferson was scheduled to become a free agent in February.
Jefferson (6-7, 244; Stephen F. Austin State; born: January 31, 1991, in Beaumont, TX.) returns in 2026 for his 12th season in the Canadian Football League and seventh with the Blue Bombers including his days with Edmonton (2014-15) and Saskatchewan (2016-18).
Jefferson appeared in 17 games in 2025 – he was rested in the regular-season finale for the following week's Eastern Semi-Final in Montreal - and registered 15 defensive tackles, three quarterback sacks, one forced fumble and a league-best 16 pass knockdowns.
His 16 knockdowns tied his own franchise record set in 2019 and is the third most in CFL history.
A vocal leader and presence in the locker room, Jefferson has 46 quarterback sacks as a Blue Bomber, ranking him fifth all-time in franchise history.
Jefferson now has 77 career sacks in his CFL career and the second-most knockdowns in league history with 94.
A six-time CFL All Star, Jefferson was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2019 – he was also the Blue Bombers Most Outstanding Player that season – and has been named Winnipeg's top defender three times, in 2019, 2022 and 2023.
A three-time Grey Cup champion (Edmonton, 2015; Winnipeg 2019, 2021), Jefferson is also
one of the team's most visible players in the community and has been the recipient of both the Ed Kotowich 'Good Guy Award' (2022) and the Cal Murphy 'Heart of a Legend' Award (2023).
WINNIPEG, MB., January 22, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one year contract extension with veteran defensive end Willie Jefferson.
Jefferson was scheduled to become a free agent in February.
Jefferson (6-7, 244; Stephen F. Austin State; born: January 31, 1991, in Beaumont, TX.) returns in 2026 for his 12th season in the Canadian Football League and seventh with the Blue Bombers including his days with Edmonton (2014-15) and Saskatchewan (2016-18).
Jefferson appeared in 17 games in 2025 – he was rested in the regular-season finale for the following week's Eastern Semi-Final in Montreal - and registered 15 defensive tackles, three quarterback sacks, one forced fumble and a league-best 16 pass knockdowns.
His 16 knockdowns tied his own franchise record set in 2019 and is the third most in CFL history.
A vocal leader and presence in the locker room, Jefferson has 46 quarterback sacks as a Blue Bomber, ranking him fifth all-time in franchise history.
Jefferson now has 77 career sacks in his CFL career and the second-most knockdowns in league history with 94.
A six-time CFL All Star, Jefferson was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2019 – he was also the Blue Bombers Most Outstanding Player that season – and has been named Winnipeg's top defender three times, in 2019, 2022 and 2023.
A three-time Grey Cup champion (Edmonton, 2015; Winnipeg 2019, 2021), Jefferson is also
one of the team's most visible players in the community and has been the recipient of both the Ed Kotowich 'Good Guy Award' (2022) and the Cal Murphy 'Heart of a Legend' Award (2023).
#23
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...
Last post by GOLDMEMBER - Today at 02:55:19 PMHe was good enough last year ( lots of knock downs again) but needs a pass rushing buddy or 2!
#24
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 02:49:46 PM #25
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Bombers re-sign Willie Jeffers...
Last post by VictorRomano - Today at 02:23:56 PM1 year extension, as per BB facebook page.
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#26
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...
Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 01:45:21 PMQuote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on Today at 12:06:13 AMStanley Bryant is 39, both Vanterpool and Randolph are 27, is one more year of Stan worth losing either? I think not, treat them well and they could be starters for another 4-5 years with salaries well below $200k.
We aren't sure either can play LT as well as Bryant. Considering the higher than normal signings of import OL, I'm not sure what the plans are at the moment.
The issue of age and SMS can't be ignored though. This could be the year they decide to move on.
#27
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 01:16:54 PMQuote from: Pigskin on January 21, 2026, 10:52:40 PMYes, and they even broke up one of the best lines in the NHL. GV13 has made the 2nd. line better, but they still aren't putting up enough points 5-5.
Fortunately, the top line hasn't really missed a beat and Vilardi has helped the second line since the shuffle. However, the production is still a far cry from where it needs (and needed) to be. This team still needs a 2C to help drive the offense, especially when the bottom six can't score.
I'm still hoping on a young gun like Lambert can be that player down the road. In the meantime, though, a proven stopgap would be nice.
#28
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign Sergio C...
Last post by theaardvark - Today at 01:21:06 AMThe number of rookie signings seems to be higher than normal, and lots of interesting candidates as well. Are our scouts getting theri pipeline and prospects filled up? We've had a lot of turnover in management, have we reached stability?
#29
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 12:06:13 AMQuote from: Blue In BC on January 21, 2026, 07:55:07 PMCould be. I did think Bryant would be re-signed this week. The others not as certain but that's a lot of possible turnover at the moment.
Stanley Bryant is 39, both Vanterpool and Randolph are 27, is one more year of Stan worth losing either? I think not, treat them well and they could be starters for another 4-5 years with salaries well below $200k.
#30
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Re-Sign Defen...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 21, 2026, 11:54:19 PMQuote from: Blue In BC on January 21, 2026, 04:15:47 PMIt's a now or never for him to show more this TC. Roster will most likely only have 2 Canadian DT's on the AR. Barring injury, or additions during the draft, I'd expect he'd start the season on the PR. He may have some upside otherwise why bring him back? Logic suggests he's 3rd on the depth chart to start TC.
I do think we'll draft a DL this year but that player may be returning to university for another season. It's possible we sign another player in free agency if one is available as a needed area to upgrade.
These are the players currently pending DL free agents. I haven't checked to see which are DE versus DT. I don't have any specific opinion or who we might consider if he reaches free agency or during tampering window. Anybody have any thoughts on that?
DABIRE, Charbel N
JOSEPH, Daniel N
KONGBO, Jonathan N
MARION, Benoît N
ONYEKA, Kene N
PELLEY, J-Min N
PICKETT, Riley N
ROMICK, Nigel N
PLAMONDON, Jacob N
Underwhelming, no wonder Jake had such a stellar career!