Blue Bombers roster - 2023-2024

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Blue Bombers transactions – October 8

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:

Added to practice roster:

American linebacker Bryce Notree (6-3, 225, Southern Illinois)
American offensive lineman Chris Walker (6-6, 305, Montana)

Released from practice roster:

American quarterback Darren Grainger
American defensive linenman Brandon Wright

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign former Alouettes' linebacker Bryce Notree
By 3Down Staff -October 8, 2024

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American linebacker Bryce Notree.

The six-foot-three, 225-pound native of Arlington, Texas played 14 games over two seasons with the Montreal Alouettes, recording 21 defensive tackles, 12 special teams tackles, and one sack. He was released by the team in mid-September following a brief demotion to the practice roster.

The 26-year-old signed with the Washington Commanders after going unselected in the 2022 NFL Draft but didn't make the team's final roster. He played 46 collegiate games at Southern Illinois University, making 247 total tackles, 6.5 sacks, four interceptions, and one fumble recovery. He was named second-team All-Conference as a senior.

The Blue Bombers also added American offensive lineman Chris Walker to the practice roster. The six-foot-six, 305-pound native of Lincoln, Neb. spent five years at the University of Nebraska as a defensive lineman before transferring to the University of Montana where converted to the offensive line and won the starting job at left tackle. He was named All-Big Sky honourable mention in 2023.

The Blue Bombers also released quarterback Darren Grainger and defensive lineman Brandon Wright from the practice roster.

Winnipeg (10-6) will host the Toronto Argonauts (8-7) on Friday, Oct. 11 with kickoff slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT.

https://3downnation.com/2024/10/08/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-former-alouettes-linebacker-bryce-notree/

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Transactions:

2024-10-08   WPG   Wright, Brandon   DL   A   Michigan State   ADD   Future Active
2024-10-08   WPG   GRAINGER, Darren   QB   A   Georgia State   DEL   Free Agent
2024-10-08   WPG   Walker, Chris   OL   A   Montana   ADD   Practice Roster
2024-10-08   WPG   NOTREE, Bryce   LB   A   Southern Illinois   ADD   Practice Roster
2024-10-08   WPG   Wright, Brandon   DL   A   Michigan State   DEL   Practice Roster

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#303
Injury report:

x - Winnipeg Blue Bombers  @Wpg_BlueBombers

Injury Report: October 9, 2024




CFL Injury Reports: Thanksgiving Weekend presented by Purolator

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/07/cfl-injury-reports-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/

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#304
Game 17:

Ed Tait   @EdTaitWFC
The @Wpg_BlueBombers roster for tomorrow features two changes: off are safety Brandon Alexander and LB Michael Ayers, on are DB Marquise Bridges and LB Brian Cole. Jake Kelly starts at safety for Alexander; Cole at LB for Ayers. Both Alexander and Ayers were moved to the one-game injured list.

Paul Friesen   @friesensunmedia
Blue #Bombers roster shows safety Brandon Alexander and LB Michael Ayers out. Jake Kelly starts at safety, Brian Cole at LB vs Toronto tomorrow. The shuffling continues.

Jeff Hamilton   @jeffkhamilton
Blue Bombers depth chart and roster ahead of Friday's Week 19 game against the visiting Toronto Argonauts. No S Brandon Alexander or LB Michael Ayers, both of whom were injured in the first half vs. Hamilton last week. LB Bryce Notree and DB Marquise Bridges draw in.

Derek Taylor   @DTonOB
Bombers roster for Friday vs. the Argos.
Jake Kelly gets his first start at safety. And Brian Cole will start at WILL. 
Brandon Alexander and Michael Ayers go to the injured list (1-game since you can't go on 6-game this late in the year)

Kelly started the final regular season game last year at Dime.
Bryce Notree going right onto the roster is cool. Just signed this week, plays right away.

x - Winnipeg Blue Bombers   @Wpg_BlueBombers

How we'll lineup tomorrow at home.



Toronto Argonauts   @TorontoArgos

lineup for tomorrow night





DB Jake Kelly to make first career CFL start for Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Argonauts
By John Hodge -October 10, 2024

Jake Kelly will make his first career CFL start when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Toronto Argonauts on Friday night.

The Canadian defensive back was a second-round pick in the 2023 CFL Draft out of Bishop's University. He has since dressed for 18 regular season games with the Blue Bombers, recording four defensive tackles, 10 special teams tackles, and one forced fumble. The 25-year-old will start at safety in place of the injured Brandon Alexander.

The five-foot-eleven, 179-pound native of Markham, Ont. was one of the top testers at the CFL Combine last year, running a 4.56-second forty-yard dash and leaping 40.5 inches in the vertical jump. At the U Sports level, he recorded 60 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 16 pass knockdowns, three interceptions, two touchdowns, one forced fumble, and 29 punt returns for 250 yards over 25 games.

Brandon Alexander, Winnipeg's longtime starting safety, has been moved to the one-game injured list with a hand injury. It's unclear whether the injury is short-term or long-term as players can't be added to the six-game injured list this late in the regular season.

Rookie linebacker Michael Ayers has also been moved to the one-game injured list with a hip injury with Brian Cole taking over the starting job at weak-side lineback. Bryce Notree, the former member of the Montreal Alouettes who was signed this past week, will dress in a depth role.

Winnipeg has won eight straight games and can clinch first place in the West Division with a victory over the Argonauts. The two teams haven't met since late July when a Tarvarus McFadden pick-six fueled a 16-14 Toronto win at BMO Field.

This week will mark Chad Kelly's first career start against Winnipeg as he was suspended during their first meeting. He has gone 3-3 as a starter this season, throwing for 1,917 yards, six touchdowns, and eight interceptions.

The Blue Bombers (10-6) will host the Toronto Argonauts (8-7) at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday, Oct. 10 with kickoff slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT.

https://3downnation.com/2024/10/10/db-jake-kelly-to-make-first-career-cfl-start-for-winnipeg-blue-bombers-vs-argonauts/


Canadian LB Fraser Sopik out for Toronto Argonauts vs. Bombers
By 3Down Staff -October 10, 2024

The Toronto Argonauts will be without Canadian linebacker Fraser Sopik when they kick off Thanksgiving weekend in the CFL on Friday.

The 27-year-old has been unable to practice this week due to a hand injury and will sit out, though the expected duration of his absence is not currently known. The Argonauts are no longer able to designate players to the six-game injured list as they have played more than 15 games this year.

Sopik has been enjoying a career year since joining the Argonauts in free agency this offseason, establishing himself as a starter at weakside linebacker. Through 15 games, he has amassed 57 defensive tackles — nearly double his previous career total of 33 — while adding six special teams tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble.

American rookie Isaac Darkangelo will take over the starting job in the interim, having notched 18 defensive tackles and a forced fumble in five appearances. Defensive tackle Jordan Williams will also dress for depth after recording 10 tackles and two sacks in six previous outings.

On special teams, long snapper Adam Guillemette will sit out after being limited throughout the week with a back injury. Rookie Simon Chaves, who was signed on Tuesday, will handle those duties.

The Toronto Argonauts (8-7) will visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-6) on Friday, October 11, at 8:30 p.m. EDT. With a victory, the Argonauts can clinch a playoff spot.

https://3downnation.com/2024/10/10/canadian-lb-fraser-sopik-out-for-toronto-argonauts-vs-bombers/

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Transactions:

2024-10-10   WPG   ALEXANDER, Brandon   DB   A   Central Florida   TRF TO SINGLE GAME INJURY   Single Game Injury
2024-10-10   WPG   AYERS, Michael   LB   A   Ashland   TRF TO SINGLE GAME INJURY   Single Game Injury
2024-10-10   WPG   Bridges, Marquise   DB   A   North Dakota State   ADD FROM PRACTICE ROSTER   Game Roster
2024-10-10   WPG   Samson, Kyle   DL   N   UBC   EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY   Single Game Injury
2024-10-10   WPG   NOTREE, Bryce   LB   A   Southern Illinois   ADD FROM PRACTICE ROSTER   Game Roster
2024-10-10   WPG   FOX, Miles   DL   A   Wake Forest   EXT ON SINGLE GAME INJURY   Single Game Injury

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#306
x - Winnipeg Blue Bombers  @Wpg_BlueBombers
Oct 11

Roster change for tonight's game:

DB Michael Griffin has been moved to the one-game. DB Tyrique McGhee has been moved from the practice roster to active.


Transactions:

2024-10-12   WPG   MCGHEE, Tyrique   DB   A   Georgia   ADD FROM PRACTICE ROSTER   Game Roster
2024-10-12   WPG   GRIFFIN II, Michael   DB   A   South Dakota State   TRF TO SINGLE GAME INJURY   Single Game Injury

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Blue Bombers transactions – October 15

WINNIPEG, MB., October 15, 2024 –    The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions:

Released from practice roster:
American offensive lineman Jake Hornibrook
American defensive back Russell Dandy
American receiver Penny Hart

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers release three from practice roster
By 3Down Staff -October 15, 2024

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released three American players from their practice roster, including receiver Penny Hart, offensive lineman Jake Hornibrook, and defensive back Russell Dandy.

Hart spent five years in the NFL, dressing for 39 games with the Seattle Seahawks and catching 11 passes for 82 yards and rushing for 19 yards. The native of Roswell, Ga. also had stints with the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons.

The five-foot-eight, 180-pound target made 203 receptions for 2,960 yards and 19 touchdowns at the collegiate level at Georgia State University, along with 16 punt returns for 200 yards and one touchdown, and 15 kick returns for 299 yards.

Hornibrook played 48 career collegiate games at Stanford University and Duke University, making 35 starts. The six-foot-five, 300-pound native of West Chester, Pa. started 12 games this past season for the Blue Devils at right guard and right tackle.

Dandy
made 74 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, 24 pass knockdowns, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries over 25 collegiate games at Eastern Illinois University and was named first-team All-Big South Conference as a senior. The six-foot, 170-pound native of Hinesville, Ga. attended rookie minicamp with the New York Jets after going unselected in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Blue Bombers (10-7) will visit the Montreal Alouettes (12-3-1) on Saturday, Oct. 26 with kickoff slated for 3:00 p.m. EDT.

https://3downnation.com/2024/10/15/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-three-from-practice-roster/

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Transactions:

2024-10-16   WPG   Weitz, Fabian   LB   G   Cologne Centurions (ELF)   TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER   Practice Roster
2024-10-16   WPG   RANDOLPH, Kendall   OL   A   Alabama   ADD FROM PRACTICE ROSTER   Game Roster
2024-10-16   WPG   MCGHEE, Tyrique   DB   A   Georgia   TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER   Practice Roster
2024-10-16   WPG   HART, Penny   WR   A   Georgia State   DEL   Practice Roster
2024-10-16   WPG   CHARBONNEAU, Max   LB   N   Ottawa   TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER   Practice Roster
2024-10-16   WPG   Dandy, Russell   DB   A   Eastern Illinois   DEL   Practice Roster
2024-10-16   WPG   Hornibrook, Jake   OL   A   Duke   DEL   Practice Roster

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Blue Bombers add to practice roster – October 20

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the team has added American defensive back Nick Taylor and American linebacker Cam Bright to the practice roster.

Taylor
(5-9, 187, Florida International; born: March 27, 1988, in Hollywood, FL.) returns to the Bombers as a free agent. Taylor has had stints with Ottawa (2016-2017), Edmonton (2018-2019), Winnipeg (2019-2022), and Calgary (2023). Taylor has won three Grey Cups – once with Ottawa (2016), and back-to-back with Winnipeg (2019-2021).

Across his six seasons in the CFL, Taylor has achieved 167 tackles, and 6 interceptions for two touchdowns in 60 career games (55 starts).

After a release from Edmonton (2019), Taylor signed with the Blue Bombers and started all 29 games he played in, recording 80 tackles and four interceptions for one touchdown.

Bright (6-0, 222, Washington; born: February 23, 1999, in Cleveland, OH.) signs with the Bombers after spending parts of the 2024 CFL season with Calgary and Ottawa.

In 2023, Bright signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns, attended camp, and played in all three exhibition games, recording two tackles. He was then released and signed with the Calgary Stampeders in February 2024.

Bright spent a five-year collegiate career with Pittsburgh (2018-2021), and Washington (2022). Over that time, Bright recorded 245 tackles (141 solo, 104 assists), 12 sacks, three fumble recoveries (one touchdown), three passes defended, and two interceptions in 65 games (32 starts).

https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/10/20/blue-bombers-add-to-practice-roster-october-20/

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Need to Know  Week 21
Ed Tait

MORE NEW BLOOD:
In addition to bringing in Taylor the Blue Bombers also added American linebacker Cam Bright, who has had stints this year with both the Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa RedBlacks.

Bright (6-0, 222, Washington; born: February 23, 1999 in Cleveland, OH) had NFL looks with the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns before signing with Calgary this February.

Bright 's five-year collegiate career was split between Pittsburgh (2018-2021), and Washington (2022) where he dressed for 65 games, including 32 starts, and recorded 245 tackles (141 solo, 104 assists), 12 sacks, three fumble recoveries (one touchdown), three passes defended, and two interceptions.

OUCH REPORT: Back at work over the last two practices coming out of the bye week were OL Gabe Wallace, DT Miles Fox, FB Bailey Feltmate and LB Michael Ayers.

WR/KR Lucky Whitehead was again a spectator.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/10/20/need-to-know-week-21/


Cam Bright's Transaction history:

2024-02-14    CGY    Bright, Cam    LB    A    Washington    ADD    Game Roster
2024-06-02    CGY    Bright, Cam    LB    A    Washington    DEL    Free Agent
2024-09-18    OTT    Bright, Cam    LB    A    Washington    ADD    Practice Roster
2024-10-17    OTT    Bright, Cam    LB    A    Washington    DEL    Practice Roster
2024-10-20    WPG    Bright, Cam    LB    A    Washington    TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER    Practice Roster

Ed Tait   @EdTaitWFC
Nick Taylor wearing #12
Cam Bright #34

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Transactions:

2024-10-20   WPG   VANTERPOOL, Micah   OL   A   Hawaii   ADD FROM PRACTICE ROSTER   Game Roster
2024-10-20   WPG   Person, Jason   LB   A   Chattanooga   ADD FROM PRACTICE ROSTER   Game Roster
2024-10-20   WPG   Bright, Cam   LB   A   Washington   TRF TO PRACTICE ROSTER   Practice Roster
2024-10-20   WPG   TAYLOR, Nicholas   DB   A   Florida International   ADD   Practice Roster

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I like the moves, especially Nick Taylor. He was always a favourite of mine. I love the confidence, contagious attitude, and swagger he plays with. If I was a QB I'd hate throwing in his direction. I just hope he can still bring it.
Go Bombers!

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Blue bombers sign three to futures contracts
October 22, 2024

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the team has signed American quarterback Darren Grainger, American defensive end Brandon Wright and American defensive back Jordan Toles to futures deals as of the 2025 season.

Grainger
(6-4, 225, Georgia State; born: July 21, 2000, in Conway, SC.) will return for the 2025 season after spending part of the 2024 season with the team.  Grainger spent a five-year collegiate career with Furman (2018-2019) and Georgia State (2021-2023). With Furman, Grainger appeared in 17 games, starting 12, throwing for 1,403 yards on 161 attempts for five touchdowns, while rushing for 353 yards and five touchdowns.

Wright (6-2, 250, Michigan State; born: Aug. 13, 2000, in Euclid, OH.) returns in 2025 after joining the club during this year's PR expansion window before being released. Wright spent a five-year collegiate career (2019-2023) with Michigan State. During the 2019 and 2020 seasons as a running back, Wright appeared in 12 games, rushing 24 times for 61 yards. For the 2021 season, Wright was converted to a defensive end to strengthen the pass rush. From 2021 to 2023, Wright would appear in 28 games, starting in seven of them, achieving 44 tackles, six tackle-for-losses, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one knockdown.

Toles (6-1, 216, Morgan State; born: May 13, 2001, in Baltimore, MD.) signs a futures contract with the Blue Bombers after spending a four-year collegiate career with LSU (2020-2021), and Morgan State (2022-2023). Toles signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in May 2024, but was released in July 2024.  With LSU, Toles recorded 16 tackles (8 solo, 8 assists) in 16 games.

After a transfer to Morgan State in 2022, Toles would achieve 114 tackles (67 solo, 47 assists), three tackle-for-losses, four interceptions (one touchdown), seven passes defended, a half sack, three forced fumbles (2 recoveries), and two blocked kicks in 20 games. The defensive back would also return six kicks for 107 yards and one touchdown.  In 2023, Toles was named First Team All-MEAC and played in the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl after the season.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/10/22/blue-bombers-sign-three-to-futures-contracts/