Blue Bombers add two to roster - February 1, 2023

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Blue Bombers add two to roster - February 1, 2023

WINNIPEG, MB., February 1, 2023 - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive back Deuce Wallace and National defensive back Jacob Janke.

Wallace (5-10, 200,  Louisiana-Lafayette; born: October 6, 1996 in Lafayette, LA) was originally a walk-on for the Ragin' Cajuns and eventually became a starter in the defensive backfield.  In his final two seasons, Wallace had 62 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 INT and 1 forced fumble. As a senior in 2019, Wallace was named a team captain. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the New Orleans Saints in May of 2021.

Janke (6-0, 200; York; born: February 11, 1997) joins the club after spending time with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Janke was a fourth-round selection, 35th overall, by the Roughriders in the 2019 CFL Draft and returned to university that fall where he had an all-star season. Janke was a second-team All-Canadian and a first-team Ontario University Athletics all-star in 2019. He was also named the U-Sports recipient of the prestigious Russ Jackson Award, recognizing the football player 'who best exemplifies the attributes of academic achievement, football skill and citizenship.'

Janke attended training camp with the Roughriders prior to the start of the 2021 season.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Hopefully another Dee Alford or 2 lurking about here!

[LXTSN]

Bit of a weird connection but it looks like Deuce Wallace is cousins with Kerry Joseph.
He spent most of his time with the Cajuns on the bench but was a team captain in his final year. Could be a real grinder and character guy!

I'll be looking out for him in preseason for sure!

[pjrocksmb]

Deuce's development should be fun to watch

[VictorRomano]

I can just hear the play-by-play;

Rod Smith:  "Fajardo back to pass.....pressure coming from Jefferson.....he throws to the flat......Shaq Cooper with the catch....WHOA!  Big hit by Wallace!"

Glen Suitor:  "He sure dropped a Duece on him, didn't he......"

[Pigskin]

Janke is a interesting signing. Drafted in 2019, but has no stats??? Is this TC fill. What do the bombers see in this kid.

[Blue In BC]

Wallace might be a candidate at SAM considering his size.

[the paw]

Janke is a interesting signing. Drafted in 2019, but has no stats??? Is this TC fill. What do the bombers see in this kid.

He's a candidate to replace our missing Ford.  Also, our Halletts keep breaking....

[LXTSN]

Wallace might be a candidate at SAM considering his size.

Yeah he's listed at 207lbs on the Saint's website. Weighs in much heavier than most of our current DB's. Similar build to Mercy Maston

[Pigskin]

He's a candidate to replace our missing Ford.  Also, our Halletts keep breaking....

Half true, Nick Hallett hasn't missed a game in three years. Now Noah Hallett is a walking band aid.

I think I would have kept Thompson. The kid played well.

[M.O.A.B.]

Half true, Nick Hallett hasn't missed a game in three years. Now Noah Hallett is a walking band aid.

I think I would have kept Thompson. The kid played well.

I believe Thompson had a surgery, reason he was released. I wouldnt mind Exume back.

[TecnoGenius]

Half true, Nick Hallett hasn't missed a game in three years. Now Noah Hallett is a walking band aid.

#21 Hallett's a baller and a true keeper.  He has big potential and gets better every year.  And he's crazy, and that never hurts on D and ST.  No idea what his satanic references are about, but meh I'll overlook it if he looks like an Alexander-lite out there.