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#21
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Rookie Training Camp
Last post by Stats Junkie - May 12, 2026, 07:24:23 PMQuote from: markf on May 12, 2026, 04:53:30 PMRoster shows two players no. 17It is common for teams to have multiple players wearing the same numbers at training camp. It is usually one player on offence and the other on defence.
Dorian Singer... receiver
Jordan Taylor... db
Re photos
For Winnipeg in 2026 it is:
4 - QB Payton, Thorne & DB Alijah McGhee
13 - QB Taylor Elgersma & DB Bryan Addison
17 - WR Dorian Singer & DB Jordan Taylor
22 - RB Matthew Peterson & DB Warren Burrell
35 - RB Stevie Rocker & DL Kemari Munier-Bailey
36 - K/P Brady Lidster & DB Robert Javier
50 - OL Iwinosa Uwubanmwen & DE Anoineo Harris
52 - OL Tariq Stewart & LB Charles-Elliot Bouliane
54 - OL Micah Muzzccua & DL Kydran Jenkins
58 - OL Hunter Poncius & DL David Reese
59 - OL Joseph More & LB Brody Clark
Also in rookie camp
51 - OL Zovon Lindsay & LB Johnny Hodges
#22
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...
Last post by GOLDMEMBER - May 12, 2026, 07:22:15 PMQuote from: Jesse on May 12, 2026, 06:54:48 PMI also went to practice for a bit today. A few things stood out:thanks Pal! Appreciated.
Warm-up/drills portion:
- Thought I saw Joseph More, Bucky Williams, Tyler Elsbury taking snaps under centre (othe than Eli who took all starting snaps)
- Jaylen Smith was working with the DBs not the LBs.
- Dante Daniels and Chris-Ike with the OL
- Just doing unguarded throws to receivers, Terry Wilson and Payton Thorn still manage to throw off target
Scrimmage:
- Zach threw into a mass of bodies and it got tipped around multiple times before Ontaria made a great contested pick out of the air for the completion. Zach really looks locked in on #80
- The very next play Zach again throws a deep corner to Wilson but McGhee has really tight coverage and deflects it. He's the apparent starting corner across from Moxey
- 3NI's in at receiver with the starting group: Demski, Neild, Cobb
- Terry Wilson did not get a turn in this portion of scrimmage. It went Zach, Elgersma, Perkins, Thorne
- The DL seemed to be getting a lot of pressure. The QBs aren't allowed to be hit, but they would have been.
- Perkins quick to scramble, Thorne threw an INT on his one big throw to the endzone (to Woodsbey). Elgersma has a rocket arm but didn't get the opportunity to show it off during this portion. A couple quick throws was all.
- Rocker had a big run and looks good but American RB so...
- Daniels running routes. I saw him catch one over the middle and on the next rep he was running deep down field.
- Kramdi still playing deep. Griffin and Woodsbey on the field as well with Cam Allen playing 2nd team.
#23
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign first ro...
Last post by Pigskin - May 12, 2026, 07:21:50 PMNice to get this kid into to camp.
#24
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...
Last post by Stats Junkie - May 12, 2026, 07:15:38 PMQuote from: Jesse on May 12, 2026, 06:38:56 PMDerek Taylor🏈Don't mess with the mechanics. Kickers should be attempting field goals as if they are going to be made.
@DTonOB
Both kickers nailing from in the 40s. Ball flying out the back of the end zone.
I wonder if kickers will evolve to try to keep it in play in case of a miss. That way the single point remains a possibility under the new rules.
Also, it would only be a one year issue with the elimination of goal posts and the introduction of deadline posts in 2027.
#25
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...
Last post by Blue In BC - May 12, 2026, 07:15:22 PMQuote from: Jesse on May 12, 2026, 06:54:48 PMI also went to practice for a bit today. A few things stood out:
Warm-up/drills portion:
- Thought I saw Joseph More, Bucky Williams, Tyler Elsbury taking snaps under centre (othe than Eli who took all starting snaps)
- Jaylen Smith was working with the DBs not the LBs.
- Dante Daniels and Chris-Ike with the OL
- Just doing unguarded throws to receivers, Terry Wilson and Payton Thorn still manage to throw off target
Scrimmage:
- Zach threw into a mass of bodies and it got tipped around multiple times before Ontaria made a great contested pick out of the air for the completion. Zach really looks locked in on #80
- The very next play Zach again throws a deep corner to Wilson but McGhee has really tight coverage and deflects it. He's the apparent starting corner across from Moxey
- 3NI's in at receiver with the starting group: Demski, Neild, Cobb
- Terry Wilson did not get a turn in this portion of scrimmage. It went Zach, Elgersma, Perkins, Thorne
- The DL seemed to be getting a lot of pressure. The QBs aren't allowed to be hit, but they would have been.
- Perkins quick to scramble, Thorne threw an INT on his one big throw to the endzone (to Woodsbey). Elgersma has a rocket arm but didn't get the opportunity to show it off during this portion. A couple quick throws was all.
- Rocker had a big run and looks good but American RB so...
- Daniels running routes. I saw him catch one over the middle and on the next rep he was running deep down field.
- Kramdi still playing deep. Griffin and Woodsbey on the field as well with Cam Allen playing 2nd team.
Great reporting.
#26
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / CFL approves rule changes for ...
Last post by Stats Junkie - May 12, 2026, 07:12:54 PMhttps://www.cfl.ca/2026/05/12/2026-annual-off-season-rule-changes-approved-by-board-of-governors/
These are on top of the major rule changes announced last autumn. Some changes are the result of those rule changes. No surprises here as almost everything was leaked at some point during the off season.
TORONTO — The Canadian Football League (CFL) Board of Governors has approved rule adjustments that were recommended by the Rules Committee, composed of head coaches, team presidents, the Officials Association and the CFL Players' Association.
In addition to the rule adjustments, the league office has provided additional direction to the operation of the CFL Replay Centre:
With the implementation of the automatic 35-second play clock, on-field and replay officials have been directed to avoid slowing the game down, unless a critical ruling is in question
Replay Centre officials will continue to support on-field officials during natural breaks in play, when the 20-second variable clock is in effect, such as after a penalty has been called on the field, or in automatic review situations (i.e. scoring plays, in the final three minutes and coaches' challenges)
2026 KEY NOTES ON RULE CHANGES
FINAL THREE MINUTES
20-second play clock maintained in the final three minutes of the first and second halves
Game clock starts on the snap of the first play following the three-minute warning
REGULAR SEASON OVERTIME
If teams remain tied following a second mini-game, alternating two-point converts will be attempted from the three-yard line until a winner is determined
All attempts will take place on the same end of the field as the previous overtime mini-game
Each team will be able to take one 15-second timeout in overtime
AUTOMATIC REVIEW: TURNOVER ON DOWNS
A turnover on downs ruling will result in automatic review from the Replay Centre
QB KNEELS TO END HALF OR GAME
A half or the game may end on a single kneel if all of the following conditions are met:
The defence does not possess a timeout
It is first down and the offence wishes to end the half or game
40 seconds or fewer remain on the game clock
DEAD BALL PLACEMENT
If a kick goes out of bounds through the end zone with no point awarded, or a field goal attempt strikes the goalpost and no points are scored, the ball will be scrimmaged from the 40-yard line
TEAM BENCHES
Team bench areas will be between the 40-yard lines on opposite sidelines
Bench violations will be a point of emphasis for officials and they will result in in-game penalties and defined supplementary discipline
ROSTER FLEXIBILITY
Prior to the game, teams may provide officials with a third ineligible number capable of reporting and lining up in an eligible position
INELIGIBLE RECEIVER PENALTY
An incomplete pass will be added to the possible outcomes available to the defending team when an ineligible receiver penalty is called
These are on top of the major rule changes announced last autumn. Some changes are the result of those rule changes. No surprises here as almost everything was leaked at some point during the off season.
TORONTO — The Canadian Football League (CFL) Board of Governors has approved rule adjustments that were recommended by the Rules Committee, composed of head coaches, team presidents, the Officials Association and the CFL Players' Association.
In addition to the rule adjustments, the league office has provided additional direction to the operation of the CFL Replay Centre:
With the implementation of the automatic 35-second play clock, on-field and replay officials have been directed to avoid slowing the game down, unless a critical ruling is in question
Replay Centre officials will continue to support on-field officials during natural breaks in play, when the 20-second variable clock is in effect, such as after a penalty has been called on the field, or in automatic review situations (i.e. scoring plays, in the final three minutes and coaches' challenges)
2026 KEY NOTES ON RULE CHANGES
FINAL THREE MINUTES
20-second play clock maintained in the final three minutes of the first and second halves
Game clock starts on the snap of the first play following the three-minute warning
REGULAR SEASON OVERTIME
If teams remain tied following a second mini-game, alternating two-point converts will be attempted from the three-yard line until a winner is determined
All attempts will take place on the same end of the field as the previous overtime mini-game
Each team will be able to take one 15-second timeout in overtime
AUTOMATIC REVIEW: TURNOVER ON DOWNS
A turnover on downs ruling will result in automatic review from the Replay Centre
QB KNEELS TO END HALF OR GAME
A half or the game may end on a single kneel if all of the following conditions are met:
The defence does not possess a timeout
It is first down and the offence wishes to end the half or game
40 seconds or fewer remain on the game clock
DEAD BALL PLACEMENT
If a kick goes out of bounds through the end zone with no point awarded, or a field goal attempt strikes the goalpost and no points are scored, the ball will be scrimmaged from the 40-yard line
TEAM BENCHES
Team bench areas will be between the 40-yard lines on opposite sidelines
Bench violations will be a point of emphasis for officials and they will result in in-game penalties and defined supplementary discipline
ROSTER FLEXIBILITY
Prior to the game, teams may provide officials with a third ineligible number capable of reporting and lining up in an eligible position
INELIGIBLE RECEIVER PENALTY
An incomplete pass will be added to the possible outcomes available to the defending team when an ineligible receiver penalty is called
#27
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...
Last post by Jesse - May 12, 2026, 06:54:48 PMI also went to practice for a bit today. A few things stood out:
Warm-up/drills portion:
- Thought I saw Joseph More, Bucky Williams, Tyler Elsbury taking snaps under centre (othe than Eli who took all starting snaps)
- Jaylen Smith was working with the DBs not the LBs.
- Dante Daniels and Chris-Ike with the OL
- Just doing unguarded throws to receivers, Terry Wilson and Payton Thorn still manage to throw off target
Scrimmage:
- Zach threw into a mass of bodies and it got tipped around multiple times before Ontaria made a great contested pick out of the air for the completion. Zach really looks locked in on #80
- The very next play Zach again throws a deep corner to Wilson but McGhee has really tight coverage and deflects it. He's the apparent starting corner across from Moxey
- 3NI's in at receiver with the starting group: Demski, Neild, Cobb
- Terry Wilson did not get a turn in this portion of scrimmage. It went Zach, Elgersma, Perkins, Thorne
- The DL seemed to be getting a lot of pressure. The QBs aren't allowed to be hit, but they would have been.
- Perkins quick to scramble, Thorne threw an INT on his one big throw to the endzone (to Woodsbey). Elgersma has a rocket arm but didn't get the opportunity to show it off during this portion. A couple quick throws was all.
- Rocker had a big run and looks good but American RB so...
- Daniels running routes. I saw him catch one over the middle and on the next rep he was running deep down field.
- Kramdi still playing deep. Griffin and Woodsbey on the field as well with Cam Allen playing 2nd team.
Warm-up/drills portion:
- Thought I saw Joseph More, Bucky Williams, Tyler Elsbury taking snaps under centre (othe than Eli who took all starting snaps)
- Jaylen Smith was working with the DBs not the LBs.
- Dante Daniels and Chris-Ike with the OL
- Just doing unguarded throws to receivers, Terry Wilson and Payton Thorn still manage to throw off target
Scrimmage:
- Zach threw into a mass of bodies and it got tipped around multiple times before Ontaria made a great contested pick out of the air for the completion. Zach really looks locked in on #80
- The very next play Zach again throws a deep corner to Wilson but McGhee has really tight coverage and deflects it. He's the apparent starting corner across from Moxey
- 3NI's in at receiver with the starting group: Demski, Neild, Cobb
- Terry Wilson did not get a turn in this portion of scrimmage. It went Zach, Elgersma, Perkins, Thorne
- The DL seemed to be getting a lot of pressure. The QBs aren't allowed to be hit, but they would have been.
- Perkins quick to scramble, Thorne threw an INT on his one big throw to the endzone (to Woodsbey). Elgersma has a rocket arm but didn't get the opportunity to show it off during this portion. A couple quick throws was all.
- Rocker had a big run and looks good but American RB so...
- Daniels running routes. I saw him catch one over the middle and on the next rep he was running deep down field.
- Kramdi still playing deep. Griffin and Woodsbey on the field as well with Cam Allen playing 2nd team.
#28
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Video links to Announcemen...
Last post by gobombersgo - May 12, 2026, 06:45:11 PM #29
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...
Last post by gobombersgo - May 12, 2026, 06:44:42 PM #30
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Main Training Camp - ...
Last post by Jesse - May 12, 2026, 06:38:56 PMDerek Taylor🏈
@DTonOB
Bombers announce they've signed 1st-round draft pick Nuer Gatkuoth.
6-4, 227-pound defensive end out of Edmonton.
Gatkuoth is a little delayed in signing because he was in Denver Broncos mini-camp this past weekend.
Both kickers nailing from in the 40s. Ball flying out the back of the end zone.
I wonder if kickers will evolve to try to keep it in play in case of a miss. That way the single point remains a possibility under the new rules.
QB order in this 12-on-12 (very heavily FWIW)
Collaros
Elgersma
Perkins
Thorne
Didn't see any reps for Terry Wilson
THE PADS ARE GOING ON!!!
DT Cam Lawson is on the sidelines, helmet and knee brace off. Looks like he's done for the day.
Tanner Schmekel took his place with the 1st-team D.
Watching Kyrie Wilson and Connor Shay have slap fights as they're readying for a 1 on 1 punt cover drill is very funny.
Slap rip slap rip slap rip slap rip slap rip and then they explode off the line.
Redha Kramdi also getting the second half of practice off.
Michael Chris-Ike took an inside zone run 75 yards for the score. Nicely blocked.
@DTonOB
Bombers announce they've signed 1st-round draft pick Nuer Gatkuoth.
6-4, 227-pound defensive end out of Edmonton.
Gatkuoth is a little delayed in signing because he was in Denver Broncos mini-camp this past weekend.
Both kickers nailing from in the 40s. Ball flying out the back of the end zone.
I wonder if kickers will evolve to try to keep it in play in case of a miss. That way the single point remains a possibility under the new rules.
QB order in this 12-on-12 (very heavily FWIW)
Collaros
Elgersma
Perkins
Thorne
Didn't see any reps for Terry Wilson
THE PADS ARE GOING ON!!!
DT Cam Lawson is on the sidelines, helmet and knee brace off. Looks like he's done for the day.
Tanner Schmekel took his place with the 1st-team D.
Watching Kyrie Wilson and Connor Shay have slap fights as they're readying for a 1 on 1 punt cover drill is very funny.
Slap rip slap rip slap rip slap rip slap rip and then they explode off the line.
Redha Kramdi also getting the second half of practice off.
Michael Chris-Ike took an inside zone run 75 yards for the score. Nicely blocked.