Blue Bombers roster - 2022-2023

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I don't think so, he's going to be a good one and he's still on his upside, many higher paid receivers are past their prime and are on their downside.  Best deal Malik Henry, worst Eugene Lewis.

Dillon Mitchell is another good valued contract!
Duke and Wieneke are a little tough to understand. 600 yards receiving and 2 TD's in 16 games played isn't worth that for Wieneke... sorry

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Dillon Mitchell is another good valued contract!
Duke and Wieneke are a little tough to understand. 600 yards receiving and 2 TD's in 16 games played isn't worth that for Wieneke... sorry

Sask. received so many rejected offers this year, overpaying was the only way they could get their own players to re-sign.  They actually made Anthony Lanier the highest-paid American defensive player in the CFL by signing him to a one year contract worth $250k.  I can think of at least 10 defensive players that are better than Lanier.

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The CFL's 20 highest-paid offensive linemen for the 2023 season
By JC Abbott - April 20, 2023

1) Drew Desjarlais, Ottawa Redblacks (N)

Hard money: $250,500
Maximum value: $256,500

2) Mark Korte, Edmonton Elks (N)

Hard money: $220,000
Maximum value: $229,000

3) David Beard, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)

Hard money: $200,000
Maximum value: $207,500

4) Joel Figueroa, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $199,800
Maximum value: $205,800

5) Dariusz Bladek, Toronto Argonauts (N)

Hard money: $190,000
Maximum value: $200,000

6) Sean McEwen, Calgary Stampeders (N)

Hard money: $190,000
Maximum value: $196,000

7) Ryan Hunter, Toronto Argonauts (N)

Hard money: $190,000
Maximum value: $195,000

8 ) Stanley Bryant, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $190,000
Maximum value: $190,000

Winning four Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman trophies has its privileges, including receiving the entirety of your contract in hard money. The 36-year-old left tackle has no performance incentives in his latest extension with the Bombers and collected $80,000 up front in the form of a signing bonus.

9) Michael Couture, B.C. Lions (N)

Hard money: $178,800
Maximum value: $188,800

10) Brandon Revenberg, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)

Hard money: $176,000
Maximum value: $201,000

11) Chris Van Zeyl, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)

Hard money: $176,000
Maximum value: $191,000

12) Philip Blake, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)

Hard money: $170,000
Maximum value: $175,000

13) Zack Williams, Calgary Stampeders (N)

Hard money: $167,000
Maximum value: $182,000

14) Jacob Ruby, Ottawa Redblacks (N)

Hard money: $161,000
Maximum value: $176,000

15) Evan Johnson, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)

Hard money: $160,000
Maximum value: $168,600

16) Peter Godber, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)

Hard money: $160,000
Maximum value: $166,000

17) Sukh Chungh, B.C. Lions (N)

Hard money: $155,000
Maximum value: $190,000

18) Ryan Sceviour, Calgary Stampeders (N)

Hard money: $151,000
Maximum value: $166,000

19) Sean Jamieson, Montreal Alouettes (N)

Hard money: $142,000
Maximum value: $164,000

20) Jermarcus Hardrick, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $140,000
Maximum value: $166,000

The Bombers have the league's best right tackle, inking Hardrick to an extension with a $30,000 signing bonus. The 32-year-old will take home another $15,000 after his first game of the year, $5,000 more after his ninth appearance and standard incentives of $1,000 for a divisional all-star selection, $2,000 for a CFL all-star selection, and $3,000 for a major award.

https://3downnation.com/2023/04/20/the-cfls-20-highest-paid-offensive-linemen-for-the-2023-season/

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Bombers invite standout high school receiver Mekhi Tyrell to training camp as territorial exemption

There has never been harder to scout talent for the CFL, but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are digging especially deep this year.

According to a report from Mike Sawatzky of the Winnipeg Free Press, the club has signed local high schooler Mekhi Tyrell to a tryout agreement that will see him participate in training camp with the professional team.

While prospects who play football at the college or university level must enter the league through the draft, CFL teams routinely invite players without collegiate experience from their local region to training camp. These territorial exemptions are typically pulled from the rosters of nearby Canadian Junior Football League teams, like the Winnipeg Rifles. Notable current players such as Andrew Harris, Jevon Cottoy, and Logan Ferland have all entered the league via that avenue.

Those prospects are typically in their early to mid-twenties at the time of their tryouts. Tyrell is an anomaly, having turned 19 years old earlier this month. The youngest players in the CFL last year were twins Jalen and Tyson Philpot, who turned 22 last July.

The six-foot-one, 185-pound target hails from the Winnipeg suburb of Transcona but has played his last two seasons at Clarkson Football North in Ontario, a prep school that plays an American schedule. He is currently ranked as the 22nd-best Canadian prospect in the 2023 recruiting class according to CanadaFootballChat and the top-rated receiver.

Tyrell has received interest from a number of NCAA programs, including attending the Nick Saban Football Camp at the University of Alabama in June. However, he was unable to receive scholarship offers due to academic issues.

The young receiver has strong ties to the Bombers through local training program Recruit Ready, which counts star Canadian pass catcher Nic Demski among its coaches.

Tyrell will report to Blue Bombers' rookie camp on May 8 and will not count against their roster limit until final cuts. He faces a steep climb to make the roster directly from high school but could become the youngest CFL player since 1977, when Hall of Fame punter Hank Ilesic dressed for Edmonton at 17 years old.

https://3downnation.com/2023/04/20/bombers-invite-standout-high-school-receiver-mekhi-tyrell-to-training-camp-as-territorial-exemption/

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The CFL's 20 highest-paid defensive linemen for the 2023 season
By JC Abbott - April 21, 2023

Defensive tackles
1) Anthony Lanier, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)

Hard money: $250,000
Maximum value: $250,000

2) Jake Ceresna, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $205,000
Maximum value: $215,000

3) Dylan Wynn, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $181,000
Maximum value: $187,000

4) Casey Sayles, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $180,000
Maximum value: $190,000

5) Mike Rose, Calgary Stampeders (A)

Hard money: $161,000
Maximum value: $176,000

6) Cleyon Laing, Ottawa Redblacks (N)

Hard money: $156,000
Maximum value: $174,000

7) Derek Wiggan, Calgary Stampeders (N)

Hard money: $151,000
Maximum value: $166,000

8 ) Almondo Sewell, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $145,000
Maximum value: $145,000

Defensive end
1) Folarin Orimolade, Toronto Argonauts (A)

Hard money: $240,000
Maximum value: $240,000

2) Lorenzo Mauldin IV, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $200,000
Maximum value: $209,000

3) Willie Jefferson, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $200,000
Maximum value: $200,000

At 32 years old, Jefferson is still the league's freakiest athlete and one of its biggest characters. The perennial all-star signed a one-year extension with Winnipeg in November made up entirely of hard money, meaning his $100,000 signing bonus can count against last year's salary cap if the organization chooses.

4) Mathieu Betts, B.C. Lions (N)

Hard money: $180,000
Maximum value: $206,000

5) James Vaughters, Calgary Stampeders (A)

Hard money: $176,000
Maximum value: $182,000

6) A.C. Leonard, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $170,000
Maximum value: $181,000

7) Pete Robertson, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)

Hard money: $170,000
Maximum value: $173,000

8 ) Jackson Jeffcoat, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $162,000
Maximum value: $185,000

Jeffcoat received a $40,000 signing bonus as part of his latest extension with the Bombers but will collect another $13,000 after his first game. After playing just 12 regular-season games in each of the last four campaigns, the 32-year-old defensive end will earn $10,000 for hitting that mark again.

9) Robbie Smith, Toronto Argonauts (N)

Hard money: $150,000
Maximum value: $160,000

10) David Menard, B.C. Lions (N)

Hard money: $147,000
Maximum value: $157,500

11) Nick Usher, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $145,000
Maximum value: $155,000

12) Ja'Gared Davis, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $132,500
Maximum value: $173,000

https://3downnation.com/2023/04/21/the-cfls-20-highest-paid-defensive-linemen-for-the-2023-season/

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The CFL's 20 highest-paid linebackers for the 2023 CFL season
By JC Abbott - April 22, 2023

Weakside and middle linebackers
1) Wynton McManis, Toronto Argonauts (A)

Hard money: $179,800
Maximum value: $196,400

2) Cameron Judge, Calgary Stampeders (N)

Hard money: $174,000
Maximum value: $185,000

3) Adam Bighill, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $165,000
Maximum value: $165,000

Still an elite defender at 34 years old, Bighill's latest two-year extension is all hard money. The future Hall of Famer collected a $25,000 bonus on January 1 and will earn $140,000 in salary.

4) Henoc Muamba, Toronto Argonauts (N)

Hard money: $155,000
Maximum value: $172,500

5) Chris Ackie, Montreal Alouettes (N)

Hard money: $146,500
Maximum value: $166,000

6) Jameer Thurman, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $145,800
Maximum value: $151,800

7) Jovan Santos-Knox, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $136,000
Maximum value: $151,000

8 ) Bo Lokombo, B.C. Lions (N)

Hard money: $135,300
Maximum value: $141,300

9) Avery Williams, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $135,000
Maximum value: $141,000

10) Larry Dean, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)

Hard money: $126,500
Maximum value: $131,500

11) Tyrice Beverette, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $125,000
Maximum value: $135,000

12) Kevin Francis, Edmonton Elks (N)

Hard money: $122,000
Maximum value: $145,500

13) Adam Konar, Edmonton Elks (N)

Hard money: $116,300
Maximum value:$144,400

14) Micah Teitz, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)

Hard money: $106,500
Maximum value: $127,000+

15) Nyles Morgan, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $105,000
Maximum value: $116,000

Strongside linebackers
1) Derrick Moncrief, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)

Hard money: $145,000
Maximum value: $169,000+

2) Adarius Pickett, Toronto Argonauts (A)

Hard money: $137,500
Maximum value: $143,500

3) Loucheiz Purifoy, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $128,300
Maximum value: $139,300

4) Patrick Levels, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $118,000
Maximum value: $144,000

5) Chris Edwards, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $100,000
Maximum value: $109,000

https://3downnation.com/2023/04/22/the-cfls-15-highest-paid-linebackers-for-the-2023-cfl-season/

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The CFL's 20 highest-paid defensive backs for the 2023 season
By JC Abbott - April 23, 2023

1) Tunde Adeleke, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)

Hard money: $168,500
Maximum value: $186,500

2) Royce Metchie, Toronto Argonauts (N)

Hard money: $155,000
Maximum value: $155,000

3) Marcus Sayles, B.C. Lions (A)

Hard money: $140,000
Maximum value: $157,000

4) T.J. Lee, B.C. Lions (A)

Hard money: $137,000
Maximum value: $154,000

5) Monshadrik Hunter, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $128,800
Maximum value: $137,800

6) Nick Marshall, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)

Hard money: $125,000
Maximum value: $132,000

7) DaShaun Amos, Toronto Argonauts (A)

Hard money: $125,000
Maximum value: $125,000

8 ) Garry Peters, B.C. Lions (A)

Hard money: $123,200
Maximum value: $136,200

9) Tre Roberson, Calgary Stampeders (A)

Hard money: $121,000
Maximum value: $136,000

10) Jonathan Moxey, Calgary Stampeders (A)

Hard money: $121,000
Maximum value: $132,500

11) Wesley Sutton, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $120,000
Maximum value: $126,500

12) Rolan Milligan, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)

Hard money: $117,500
Maximum value: $125,500

13) Aaron Grymes, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $115,000
Maximum value: $123,000

14) Scott Hutter, Edmonton Elks (N)

Hard money: $106,000
Maximum value: $121,000

15) Richard Leonard, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $103,000
Maximum value: $110,000

16) Ciante Evans, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $101,800
Maximum value: $107,800

17) Brandon Alexander, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $101,000
Maximum value: $101,000

After recovering from an injury suffered in the 108th Grey Cup, Alexander was able to return to his safety spot for the final five games of 2022 and the playoff run. The 29-year-old quietly re-did his contract in February in exchange for a $17,200 signing bonus, making it entirely hard money.

18) Cariel Brooks, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $98,500
Maximum value: $109,000

19) Brandin Dandridge, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $98,000
Maximum value: $107,000

20) Jumal Rolle, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $97,800
Maximum value: $121,800

https://3downnation.com/2023/04/23/the-cfls-20-highest-paid-defensive-backs-for-the-2023-season/

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The CFL's 10 highest-paid kickers and returners for the 2023 season
By John Hodge - April 24, 2023

Kickers and punters

1) Brett Lauther, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)

Hard money: $130,000
Maximum value: $136,000

2) Sean Whyte, B.C. Lions (N)

Hard money: $130,000
Maximum value: $133,000

3) Sergio Castillo, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $123,000
Maximum value: $146,000

4) Boris Bede, Toronto Argonauts (A)

Hard money: $120,000
Maximum value: $138,000

5) Lewis Ward, Ottawa Redblacks (N)

Hard money: $115,000
Maximum value: $126,000

6) Ren? Paredes, Calgary Stampeders (N)

Hard money: $100,000
Maximum value: $111,000

7) Richie Leone, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $90,000
Maximum value: $116,000

8 ) David Cote, Montreal Alouettes (N)

Hard money: $89,000
Maximum value: $93,000

9) Stefan Flintoft, B.C. Lions (A)

Hard money: $82,000
Maximum value: $90,000

10) Marc Liegghio, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (N)

Hard money: $74,500
Maximum value: $80,000

The Western product is entering the final year of his rookie deal, which means he's due a league-minimum salary of $70,000 along with $4,500 of housing money. He will also earn $278 each time he performs more than 51 percent of Winnipeg?s punts or kickoffs and field goals in a game, which accomplished in all 18 regular season games last year.

Returners
1) Chandler Worthy, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $127,000
Maximum value: $155,000

2) DeVonte Dedmon, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $127,000
Maximum value: $153,000

3) Mario Alford, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)

Hard money: $115,000
Maximum value: $123,000

4) Janarion Grant, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $111,000
Maximum value: $115,000

The Rutgers product returned punts for touchdowns in each of Winnipeg's two playoff games last year, earning a $27,000 signing bonus on his new deal. He will also collect a $3,200 bonus if he makes the active roster for a minimum of 12 games.

https://3downnation.com/2023/04/24/the-cfls-15-highest-paid-specialists-for-the-2023-season/

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers   @Wpg_BlueBombers

We have selected Punter @JamSheahan from @CalFootball eight overall in the @CFL
 #GlobalDraft.

We have selected Bermudian Punter Karl Schmitz 17th overall in the @CFL
 #GlobalDraft.

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Derek Taylor   @DTonOB

A look at my guess of the Bombers depth chart ahead of tonight's draft. They've been 6 Canadians on offense since 2018, no reason to think that changes this season.
#CFL

https://twitter.com/DTonOB/status/1653471535129083927

In the last three drafts the Bombers have had 19 picks:

8 DBs
3 DL
3 LB
1 WR
1 OL
1 P/K
1 RB
1 FB

By my count 4 players from the 2020 draft still with the team, 2 from 2021, 3 from 2022.

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MEET THE 2023 DRAFT CLASS
Ed Tait

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers had a specific and straightforward game plan heading into the 2023 Canadian Football League Draft, and while they may have been tempted to stray from it, they religiously followed the script with the conviction of a Franciscan monk.

Holding on to all eight of their picks - one in each round - the Blue Bombers significantly restocked their defensive depth, grabbing three defensive linemen in Anthony Bennett and Tanner Schmekel, both of the University of Regina, and Collin Kornelson of the University of Manitoba, two defensive backs in Jake Kelly of Bishop's and Bret MacDougall of Windsor and one linebacker in Ottawa's Max Charbonneau, along with a receiver Jeremy Murphy of Concordia and Alberta running back/receiver Jonathan Rosery.

Earlier in the day the team selected two punters in the Global Draft in Jamieson Sheahan of the University of California by way of Australia, and Bermuda native Karl Schmitz, a 36-year-old still kicking who has already had tryouts with three NFL teams in his pursuit of a professional gig. GM Kyle Walters is to meet with the media Wednesday morning and will provide more detail and explanation about the club's 2023 draft. In the meantime, here's a more detailed look at the newest Bombers:

THE NEW BLUE CREW
Anthony Bennett
Selected: First round, 8th overall
Position: Defensive end
School: Regina
Ht: 6-1; Wt: 229
Born: October 4, 1996; Hometown: Weston, Fla.

Notable: Played five years at Florida Atlantic University before transferring to Regina in 2021, his mother's hometown. He's 26 and was named a U Sports All-Canadian and Canada West All-Star in 2022 after registering eight sacks, and an interception for a touchdown. Comes from a football family as his father Charles played with Tampa Bay in the NFL, his uncle Tony also played in the NFL, while his brother Andrew also played for Regina. During his days at FAU, he played at 255, but trimmed down to play the Canadian game.

Why he's a good fit for the Bombers: The Bombers lost Jonathan Kongbo to the NFL's Denver Broncos and the big Canadian gave them flexibility with the roster and the ratio in occasionally spelling off ends Willie Jefferson and Jackson Jeffcoat. Grabbing Bennett gives the club those options again along the defensive front along with returning Canadian tackles Jake Thomas and Cam Lawson, and especially with Cole Adamson going to get a long look during camp at being converted to the O-line.

There's also this: he's mature at 26, has an engaging personality and team-first approach that should be a natural fit in the team's locker room.

Jake Kelly
Selected: Second round, 15th overall
Position: Defensive back
School: Bishop?s
Ht: 5-11; Wt: 182
Born: April 1, 1999; Hometown: Markham, Ont.

Notable: An exceptional tester at the CFL Combine, he ran a 4.56 40 - tied for third fastest at the event - had the best vertical at 40.5 inches, the fifth-best broad jump, and the second-best 3-cone time. As TSN Draft guru said after the pick was made, "there's no doubt he is one of the most-explosive athletes in this entire draft class." Named the winner of Gaitors Brian Morely Defensive Player of the Year award last year. Had 19 tackles, one forces fumble, two interceptions - one for a touchdown - and seven break-ups in eight games last year. Also returned punts.

Why he's a good fit for the Bombers: Tyrell Ford, last year's top pick by the Blue Bombers, signed a futures deal with the Green Bay Packers in the offseason and the club cut both Patrice Rene and Malcolm Thompson last December. Nick Hallett has been solid, but his brother Noah has battled the injury bug the last two seasons. Both Charles-Antoine Beaulieau and Jordan Veltri were added to bolster the Canadian DB depth and Kelly provides even more.

Jeremy Murphy
Selected: third round, 26th overall
Position: Receiver
School: Concordia
Ht: 6-0; Wt: 180
Born: May 14, 1999; Hometown: Montreal, Que.

Notable: A U-Sports First Team All-Canadian, Murphy had 29 receptions for 589 yards and two TDs for Concordia. Ran a 4.58 40 at the CFL Combine and is said to have exceptional hands. Attended the College Gridiron Showcase in Fort Worth, Texas in January after being identified by a panel of football scouts and coaches. He was the U-Sports Rookie of the Year in 2019; missed most of the 2021 season after suffering a hamstring tear.

Why he's a good fit for the Bombers: The offence starts two Canadian receivers in Nic Demski and Drew Wolitarsky and has the promising Brendan O'Leary-Orange also ready to take the next step. Murphy fills an immediate depth need here and does have the potential to be a starter down the road.

Tanner Schmekel
Selected: fourth round, 35th overall
Position: Defensive tackle
School: Regina
Ht: 6-2; Wt: 270
Born: July 22, 1999; Hometown: Regina

Notable: A First Team U-Sports All-Canadian and Canada West All-Star in 2022, he had 14 tackles, two sacks and six tackles for a loss last year. Joins Bennett, a Rams D-line teammate, as a Bomber 2023 pick.

Why he's a good fit for the Bombers: Bennett gives the club ratio flexibility at end, and Schmekel will provide depth behind Thomas and Lawson as homegrown talent in the middle of the D-line.

Collin Kornelson
Selected: fifth round, 44th overall
Position: Defensive tackle
School: Manitoba
Ht: 6-2; Wt: 288
Born: February 14, 2000; Hometown: Winnipeg

Notable: One of the Bisons captains last year, Kornelson played in the 2022 U-Sports East-West Bowl. Tied for the top total among O-linemen at the CFL Combine with 21 bench-press reps. Recently profiled on bluebombers.com.

Why he's a good fit for the Bombers: Canadian depth along the D-line was an area of need heading into the draft, but has been more than filled now with Bennett, Schmekel and Kornelson. Character guy, good teammate who should fit well in the Bombers locker room. He also could return to Manitoba.

Bret MacDougall
Selected: sixth round, 53rd overall
Position: Defensive back
School: Windsor
Ht: 6-2; Wt: 185
Born: June 25, 2001; Hometown: LaSalle, Ont.

Notable: Had two interceptions, 26 tackles, two tackles for a loss, one fumble recovery and forced fumble for the Lancers last year. An a 4.65 40 at the CFL Combine.

Why he's a good fit for the Bombers: Joins Kelly, the second-round pick, as two new faces to bolster the team's Canadian depth in the defensive backfield.

Jonathan Rosery
Selected: seventh round, 62nd overall
Position: Running back/receiver
School: Alberta
Ht: 5-8; Wt: 199
Born: January 16, 2000; Hometown: Edmonton, Alb.

Notable: Rushed 36 times for 160 yards and added 29 receptions for 536 yards and two TDs for the Golden Bears last year. Tore his ACL in 2019, but came back to play in the 2021 U-Sports East-West Bowl.

Why he's a good fit for the Bombers: Exceptional offensive talent who has drawn comparisons to Nic Demski because he had touches both as a receiver and running back during his days with Alberta. Potentially gives the Bombers backfield and receiving depth.

Max Charbonneau
Selected: eighth round, 71st overall
Position: Linebacker
School: Ottawa
Ht: 6-3; Wt: 225
Born: August 19, 1999; Hometown: Ottawa

Notable: Played in 28 games over four years with the Gee-Gees, registering 38 tackles, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a pass break-up.

Why he's a good fit for the Bombers:  The Bombers have veterans Jesse Briggs (33) and Shayne Gauthier (31) among their Canadian linebacking corps - along with Tanner Cadwallader (25). Charbonneau will get his shot on special teams, as all of the above did, and could be a longer-term option when Briggs and Gauthier finish their careers.

GLOBAL DRAFT SELECTIONS
JAMIESON SHEAHAN
Selected: Round 1, eighth overall
Position: Punter
School: University of California
Ht: 6-0; Weight: 205

FYI: One of the many Australian kickers now doing their thing in the NFL and CFL, Sheahan was born in Whyalla, Australia and spent the last three years as Cal's punter. A product of the ProKick Australia system, he was named Second Team All-Pac-12 last year and gave up his remaining college eligibility by declaring for the NFL Draft last December but was not selected. He ranked second last year in the Pac-12 with a 45.1-yard average.

KARL SCHMITZ
Selected: Round 2, 17th overall
Position: Punter
School: Jacksonville University
Ht: 6-4; Weight: 210

FYI: Schmitz is 36 - yes, 36 - and still chasing the football dream after stints with the Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. Born in Bermuda, he moved to St. Louis at age 16 and fell in love with football but played just a half season of high school football after being in a car accident just prior to his senior year. Schmitz became a bit of a YouTube sensation a few years back after kicking a 70-yard field goal.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2023/05/02/meet-the-2023-draft-class/

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Blue Bombers add three to roster - May 3, 2023

WINNIPEG, MB., May 3, 2023 - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce signing of two American players in kicker Marc Orozco and offensive lineman Chris Ivy, and Canadian linebacker Robbie Lowes.

Orozco (5-9, 170; Grambling State; born: February 13, 1996, in Denton, Tex.) comes to the Blue Bombers after a collegiate career with the Tigers (2014-18) and two seasons with the Albany Empire of the National Arena League. Orozco, who can placekick and punt, finished his days at Grambling with an 87.9 field-goal percentage after hitting on 51 of 58 attempts while connecting on 96.8 percent of his converts. He was named an All-Southwest Athletic Conference First Team and a BOXTOROW All-American in 2017.

Ivy (6-3, 296; University of Tulsa; born: June 26, 1997, in Wichita, KS.) played in 35 games over three years (2017-19) with the Golden Hurricanes and three games this season with the Tulsa Oilers of the Indoor Football League before committing to the Blue Bombers.

Lowes (6-1, 205; Regina born: June 26, 1997, in Regina, SK) was originally drafted by Winnipeg in the fourth round, 34th overall in the 2021 CFL Draft. Lowes played two games for the Blue Bombers in 2021, and suffered a season ending injury during training camp in 2022.  Lowes started all eight Canada West games in 2019 for the Regina Rams. He finished third on the team with a total of 35 tackles (29 solo, 12 assisted) and added an interception, a fumble recovery, two forced fumbles, and two blocked kicks.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2023/05/03/blue-bombers-add-three-to-roster-2/

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Transactions:

2023-05-03   WPG   TAYLOR, Jadrian   WR   A   Texas El Paso   Add To   Active Roster
2023-05-03   WPG   DIXON, Christian   LB   A   Middle Tennessee State   Add To   Active Roster
2023-05-03   WPG   CHARBONNEAU, Max      N      Add To   Draft
2023-05-03   WPG   ROSERY, Jonathan      N      Add To   Draft
2023-05-03   WPG   MACDOUGALL, Breton      N      Add To   Draft
2023-05-03   WPG   KORNELSON, Collin      N      Add To   Draft
2023-05-03   WPG   SCHMEKEL, Tanner      N      Add To   Draft
2023-05-03   WPG   MURPHY, Jeremy      N      Add To   Draft
2023-05-03   WPG   KELLY, Jake      N      Add To   Draft
2023-05-03   WPG   BENNETT, Anthony      N      Add To   Draft
2023-05-03   WPG   LOWES, Robbie   LB   N   Regina   Add To   Active Roster
2023-05-02   WPG   SCHMITZ, Karl      N      Add To   Draft
2023-05-02   WPG   SHEAHAN, Jamieson      N      Add To   Draft

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign DL Jadrian Taylor and LB Christian Dixon

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed former UTEP defensive lineman Jadrian Taylor and former Middle Tennessee State linebacker Christian Dixon on Wednesday.

Jadrian Taylor is six foot one and weighs 246 pounds. The 23-year-old from Lufkin, Texas, had 42 tackles (21 solo, 21 assists), 11.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 12 games for the Minors in 2022.

Jadrian Taylor played three seasons at UTEP (2020-22) with 81 tackles (42 solo, 39 assists), 19.5 sacks, 16 sacks, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 32 games. He was an Honorable Mention All-Conference USA in 2021 after making 33 tackles (19 solo, 14 assists), 7.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, and one pass breakup in 13 games.

Before UTEP, Taylor played two seasons at Kilgore College (2018-19) with 53 tackles (35 solo, 18 assists), eight sacks, and two forced fumbles in 21 games for the Rangers.

Christian Dixon is five foot ten and weighs 220 pounds. The 24-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, played one season at Middle Tennessee State with 46 tackles (22 solo, 24 assists), 5.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one pass breakup, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 13 games for the Blue Raiders in 2022. He was named Third Team PFF College All-C-USA.

Before Middle Tennessee State, Dixon played four seasons at Towson (2017-19, 2021) with 159 tackles (90 solo, 59 assists), 17.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, five pass breakups, seven forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 33 games for the Tigers.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2023/05/04/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-dl-jadrian-taylor-and-lb-christian-dixon/#:~:text=Jadrian%20Taylor%20is%20six%20foot,for%20the%20Minors%20in%202022.

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Blue Bombers transactions - May 4, 2023

WINNIPEG, MB., May 4, 2023 - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:

Added to roster:
Global punter Karl Schmitz