Blue Bombers roster - 2024-2025

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive backs Russell Dandy and Patrick Rogers
December 2, 2024 Michael Heilman

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive backs Russell Dandy and Patrick Rogers on Monday according to the CFL Transactions page.

Russell Dandy is six foot and weighs 175 pounds. The 24-year-old from Hinesville, Georgia, went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft and attended the New York Jets rookie minicamp in 2024. He signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 22, 2024.

Dandy played two preseason games making two tackles and one tackle on special teams. The Blue Bombers released him on June 2, 2024. The Blue Bombers re-signed Dandy on September 16, 2024, and he spent several weeks on the practice squad. Winnipeg released him again on October 15, 2024.

Collegiately, Dandy played two seasons at Butte College (2018-19) making 25 tackles (19 solos, 6 assists), one tackle for loss, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 15 games for the Roadrunners.

Then, Dandy transferred to Eastern Illinois University (2021-23) making 74 tackles (61 solos, 13 assists), 3.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, 24 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 25 games for the Panthers.

In 2023, Dandy made 34 tackles (30 solos, 4 assists), one tackle for loss, one interception, 19 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 11 games. He was named to the OVC All-Newcomer Team in 2021 and First Team All-Big South Conference in 2023.

Patrick Rogers is five foot eleven and weighs 190 pounds. The 25-year-old from Tacoma, Washington, signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 1, 2024. In 2024, Rogers appeared in two preseason games recording no stats. The Blue Bombers released him on June 1, 2024.

Collegiately, Rogers played six seasons at Central Washington University (2018-23) with 175 tackles (110 solos, 65 assists), 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, seven interceptions for 185 yards, two touchdowns, 36 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two forced fumbles, two blocked kicks, and four punt returns for 24 yards in 46 games for the Wildcats. He was named First Team All-GNAC in 2021.

In 2023, Rogers made 63 tackles (37 solos, 26 assists), two tackles for loss, eight pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one blocked kick in 12 games. He was named First Team AFCA All-American, Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-American Honorable Mention, and Second Team All-LSC.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/12/02/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-backs-russell-dandy-and-patrick-rogers/

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Blue Bombers transactions – December 3

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive backs Russell Dandy and Patrick Rogers

Dandy (6-0, 170, Eastern Illinois; born: April 28, 2000, in Hinesville, GA.) is back with the Bombers after spending time on the practice roster and attending training camp this past season.

Dandy started his collegiate career with Butte College (2018-2019), where he would make 25 tackles, one tackle-for-loss, three knockdowns, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 15 games.

Following a transfer to Eastern Illinois (2021-2023), Dandy achieved 61 solo tackles, 13 assists, 3.5 tackle-for-losses, three interceptions, 24 knockdowns, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 25 games (24 starts). In his final year (2023), Dandy was selected to the First Team All-Big South Conference and led the FCS in passes defended with 19 knockdowns and one interception. Dandy attended the New York Jets rookie minicamp after being unselected in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Rogers (5-11, 190, Central Washington University; born: June 30, 1999, in Tacoma, WA.) re-signs with the Bombers after attending this year's training camp.

Rogers was a First Team Defence American Football Coaches Association All-American in 2022 and an Honorable Mention Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-American. He was named to the First Team All-Lone Star Conference after the 2023 season.

Rogers appeared in 46 games for the Wildcats during his collegiate career (2018-23) registering 110 defensive tackles, 65 assists, 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two blocks and seven interceptions – including two for touchdowns.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/12/03/blue-bombers-transactions-december-3/

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Blue Bombers agree to terms with linebacker Tony Jones on two-year extension

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American linebacker Tony Jones to a two-year contract extension.

Jones was scheduled to become a Canadian Football League free agent in February.

Jones (6-2, 235, Texas Tech; born: August 5, 1995, in Casselberry, FL.) signed with the Blue Bombers on June 9th this year after being released by the Edmonton Elks during training camp and made an immediate impression.

He made his Blue Bomber debut in July in Saskatchewan as a reserve defender and then showed his value and his versatility by starting the next 11 games for the club – plus the Western Final and 111th Grey Cup — at both weak-side and middle linebacker.

Despite playing in just 12 regular-season games Jones finished third on the team with 60 total tackles with 49 on defence and 11 more on special teams, while adding an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble return.

Jones has now suited up for 32 CFL games, including 20 during his days with the Elks.

He enjoyed a four-year collegiate career split between Butler Community College (NJCAA) (2015-2016) and Texas Tech (2017-2018). Jones appeared in 24 Division 1 games, starting in five of them, recording one interception, 77 total tackles, 14 tackle-for-losses, three knockdowns, three fumble recoveries, and eight sacks.

Jones saw action in the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the Iowa Barnstormers (2021), ending the season on the First team All-IFL, All-Rookie Team, and was awarded Defensive Rookie of the Year.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/12/04/blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-linebacker-tony-jones-on-two-year-extension/

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Transactions:

2024-12-04   WPG   Walker, Chris   OL   A   Montana   ADD   Game Roster
2024-12-04   WPG   JONES, Tony   LB   A   Texas Tech   ADD   Game Roster

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign offensive lineman Chris Walker
December 4, 2024 Michael Heilman

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed offensive lineman Chris Walker on Wednesday according to the CFL Transactions page.

Chris Walker is six foot six and weighs 304 pounds. The 26-year-old from Lincoln, Nebraska, went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Walker on October 8, 2024. He spent several weeks on the practice squad before the Blue Bombers released him on November 16, 2024.

Collegiately, Walker played four seasons at Nebraska (2018-21) playing both offense and defensive making one tackle (1 solo) in six games for the Cornhuskers. Then, he transferred to Montana (2022-23) playing left tackle in 28 games for the Grizzlies.

In 2023, Montana's offense had 2,967 passing yards and 2,652 rushing yards. They finished third in the nation and first in the Big Sky in first down offense this season, moving the chains 297 times while outscoring opponents 454-258. He was named an All-Big Sky Honorable Mention.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/12/04/winnipeg-blue-bombers-re-sign-offensive-lineman-chris-walker/

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Transactions:

2024-12-05   WPG   HALL, Jaylen   WR   A   Western Kentucky   ADD   Game Roster

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign wide receiver Jaylen Hall
December 5, 2024 Michael Heilman

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed wide receiver Jaylen Hall on Thursday according to the CFL Transactions page.

Jaylen Hall is six foot three and weighs 180 pounds. The 25-year-old from Macomb, Michigan, attended a rookie minicamp with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023. Then Hall signed with the Edmonton Elks on July 16, 2023, and spent three days on the practice squad before he was released on July 19, 2023.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Hall on March 8, 2024. Hall appeared in one preseason game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024 recording no stats. The Blue Bombers released him on May 28, 2024.

Collegiately, Hall played four seasons at Western Michigan (2018-21) with 85 catches for 1,532 yards and 14 touchdowns in 43 games for the Broncos. In 2020, Hall finished second on the team in receiving TDs (7), trailing only 2021 NFL Draft second-round pick D'Wayne Eskridge's eight. 

Then, Hall transferred to Western Kentucky in 2022 making 53 catches for 759 yards, six touchdowns, two carries for 19 yards, nine punt returns for 106 yards, and one touchdown in 11 games for the Hilltoppers. Hall recorded over 100 yards receiving in three of four games to end the season including a season-high 138 yards and a touchdown in WKU's R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Championship.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/12/05/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-wide-receiver-jaylen-hall-2/

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Transactions:

2024-12-06   WPG   KORNELSON, Collin   DL   N   Manitoba   ADD   Game Roster

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive lineman Collin Kornelson
December 6, 2024 Michael Heilman

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive lineman Collin Kornelson on Friday according to the CFL Transactions page.

Collin Kornelson is six foot three and weighs 240 pounds. The 24-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was drafted by the Blue Bombers in the fifth round (44th pick) of the 2023 CFL Draft. In 2023, Kornelson played in two preseason games making one tackle.

He was released by the Blue Bombers on June 4, 2023, and returned to Manitoba. In 2024, he appeared in one preseason game recording no stats, and returned to Manitoba for his final collegiate season.

Kornelson played six seasons at the University of Manitoba (2018-19, 2021-24) making 101 tackles (63 solo, 38 assists), 9.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one pass breakup in 31 games for the Bisons.

In 2024, Kornelson made 37 tackles (20 solos, 17 assists), five tackles for loss, and two sacks in nine games. He was named Second Team All-Canadian. In addition, Kornelson played minor football for the Valour Patriots and then the St. Paul's Crusaders.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/12/06/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-lineman-collin-kornelson/

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Blue Bombers transactions – December 6

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American offensive lineman Chris Walker, National defensive lineman Collin Kornelson and American receiver Jaylen Hall.

Walker (6-6, 305, Montana; born: June 12, 1998, in Lincoln, NE.) re-signs with the Bombers after being on the practice roster since early October.

Before the CFL, Walker spent a six-year collegiate career with Nebraska (2018-2021) and Montana (2022-2023). With Nebraska, Walker would play defense and offence, recording one tackle in six games.

After a transfer to Montana, Walker would start 25 of 27 games at left tackle. In 2023, Montana's offence finished first in the Big Sky and third in the nation in first down offence, getting 297 first downs while outscoring opponents 454-258. He would finish the season as an All-Big Sky Honourable Mention.

Kornelson (6-3, 240, University of Manitoba; born: February 14, 2000, in Winnipeg, MB.) returns to the Bombers for the 2025 season after spending the last six seasons with the University of Manitoba. Kornelson was selected by the Bombers in the fifth round, 44th overall in the 2023 CFL Draft. He has attended the last two Blue Bombers training camps (2023-2024) and dressed for one preseason game against the Roughriders in 2024, recording no stats.

With the Bisons (2018-2024), Kornelson has recorded 101 tackles (63 solo, 38 assists), 9.5 tackle-for-losses, five sacks, one knockdown, and one forced fumble (one recovery) in 31 games.

In his final year, Kornelson would start nine games, posting a career-high 20 solo tackles (37 total), two sacks and five tackle-for-losses. He would finish the year as a Second Team All-Canadian, and a part of a defense that led Canada West with 34 combined takeaways.

Hall (6-3, 180, Western Kentucky; born: March 31, 1999, in Macomb, MI.) signs with the Bombers after a late release from training camp in 2024.

Hall briefly spent time with the Edmonton Elks in 2023 before signing with the Bombers prior to the 2024 season. Hall would appear in a preseason game versus the Roughriders in 2024.

Hall began his collegiate career at Westen Michigan (2018-2021), achieving 85 catches for 1,532 yards and 14 touchdowns in 43 games.

Following a transfer to Western Kentucky (2022), Hall would start all 14 games, catching 68 passes for 869 yards and six touchdowns. He would also return nine punts for 106 yards and one touchdown.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/12/06/blue-bombers-transactions-december-6/

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Transactions:

2024-12-10   WPG   BRYANT, Stanley   OL   A   East Carolina   ADD   Game Roster

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THE CFL GAVE US ANOTHER SNEAK PEEK... at the nine team's negotiation lists with 10 players from each team's prospect group being unveiled on Friday. (
https://www.cfl.ca/2024/12/13/cfl-clubs-reveal-10-names-from-negotiation-lists-3/)

This is a critical component to every team's roster build and some of the players the Blue Bombers have had on this list in the past include current players Deatrick Nichols, Terrell Bonds, Michael Ayers, Kody Case and QB prospect Darren Grainger and, at one time, the team did have the CFL rights to QB Brock Purdy before he landed the starting gig with the San Francisco 49ers.

Here's a brief look at the 10 names on the Blue Bombers latest negotiation list reveal:

-Ian Book, QB, Notre Dame: Book has been on the team's list for a few years from his days with the Irish through his NFL journey that has taken him to New Orleans, Philadelphia, New England and, most recently, Kansas City. He was released by the Chiefs in late August.

-Haynes King QB, Georgia Tech: Made history in the Yellow Jackets epic 44-42 overtime loss to Georgia at the end of November by becoming the first player in FBS history to throw for 300 yards, rush for 100 yards and have three rushing TDs in a game against an AP Top 10 opponent.

King will be in action in the Birmingham Bowl on Friday, Dec. 27th, 2:30 p.m., against Vanderbilt.

-Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt: Yes, check out the Birmingham Bowl as both pivots in that game have their CFL rights held by the Blue Bombers. Pavia threw for 17 touchdowns against just four picks this year for Vandy and was the Conference USA Player of the Year last season while at New Mexico State. He was recently named the SEC 'Newcomer of the Year.'

-Chase Atropeus, QB, Tennessee Chattanooga: Led his school to a 7-5 record in 2024, including throwing for two TDs and running for another in a win over Austin Peay in the regular-season finale in late November.

-Mark Gronowski, QB, South Dakota State: Another pivot who has been on the team's neg list for a long spell. Gronowski has helped lead the Jackrabbits to the last two FCS national championship titles and has SDSU poised to win another. They host Incarnate Word on Saturday in a national quarterfinal.

–LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado: Has posted sensational numbers this year with the Buffaloes, pulling in 70 passes for 880 yards and 10 TDs — second on the team to  Heisman Trophy candidate Travis Hunter. Colorado meets BYU in the Alamo Bowl on December 28th.

-Eric Garror, DB, Louisiana: First team All-Sun Belt in 2022 and also served as a punt returner during his days with the Rajin' Cajuns. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans in 2023 and then with the Seattle Seahawks this year. He was released in October.

–Tay Gowan, DB Central Florida: Former sixth-round draft pick of the Arizona Cardinals who has also had NFL looks from Philadelphia, Minnesota and Tennessee. He was among the Titans final cuts in August.

–Anderson Hardy, OL, Appalachian State: Released from the Miami Dolphins practice squad at the end of October. Has also had NFL stints with Pittsburgh and K.C. He played tackle at App State and some centre with the Chiefs and was projected as a guard coming out of college, where he was an All-Sun Belt selection.

-Malik Fisher, DL, Villanova: A 6-4, 265-pound end who starred at Villanova, where he earned First Team All-CAA in 2020, Second Team in 2021, and Third Team in 2019. He had seven sacks with the DC Defenders in the XFL, tied for second in the league, and was signed by the Houston Texans this summer before being released in September.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/12/13/1st-10-o-canada/

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Transactions:

2024-12-27    WPG    PIERRE, Marvin    LB    A    Kent State    ADD    Game Roster

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign linebacker Marvin Pierre
December 27, 2024 Michael Heilman

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed linebacker Marvin Pierre on Friday according to the CFL Transactions page.

Marvin Pierre is six foot two and weighs 221 pounds. The 26-year-old from Rahway, New Jersey, signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. He was later released by the Cardinals on June 8, 2023, and signed with the Green Bay Packers on August 21, 2023. Pierre made one tackle (1 solo) in one preseason game for the Packers before they released him on August 29, 2023.

Pierre was then drafted by the Houston Roughnecks (XFL) in the 2023 XFL Draft. However, the Roughnecks were not included in the XFL and USFL merger forming the United Football League. However, the Gamblers took on the Roughnecks brand. Pierre was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas in the 2024 UFL Dispersal Draft and was released on March 10, 2024.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Pierre on April 29, 2024. In 2024, Pierre made four tackles and one tackle on special teams in two preseason games. The Ticats released him on June 1, 2024.

Collegiately, Pierre started at Fort Scott Community College in 2018 as a redshirt freshman. Next, Pierre played one season at Butler Community College in 2019 making 42 tackles (23 solos, 19 assists), 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 12 games for the Grizzlies.

Then, he transferred to Murray State in 2020 making 29 tackles (17 solos, 12 assists), four tackles for loss, one sack, one interception for 41 yards, one touchdown, one pass breakup, and one forced fumble in six games for the Racers.

Pierre concluded his collegiate career at Kent State (2021-22) making 149 tackles (86 solos, 63 assists), 11 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception for 33 yards, one touchdown, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 25 games for the Golden Flashes.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/12/27/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-linebacker-marvin-pierre/

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Blue Bombers re-sign veteran offensive lineman Pat Neufeld
January 5, 2025

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year extension with veteran right guard Pat Neufeld. Neufeld was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

Neufeld (6-6, 311, University of Saskatchewan; born: December 26, 1988, in Regina, Sask.) returns in 2025 for his 11th season with the Blue Bombers and 14th in the Canadian Football League, including his days with Saskatchewan (2011-13).

A three-time CFL All-Star (2021-23), Neufeld appeared in 14 games in 2024, all starts, and played a pivotal role in helping Brady Oliveira win his second-straight league rushing title while quarterback Zach Collaros established a career-high in passing yards.

Originally drafted by the Roughriders in 2010, Neufeld was acquired by Winnipeg in a trade in 2013 and has become a fixture at the right guard spot. He has played in 168 CFL games, including 131 with the Blue Bombers, and now calls Winnipeg home.

Neufeld has been active in the community, honoured as the 2023 recipient of the Ed Kotowich 'Good Guy Award' for 'excellent football ability, being a leader in the locker room and showing outstanding effort in the community' and in 2021, was the winner of the club's Cal Murphy 'Heart of a Legend Award' presented annually to the player who has shown 'outstanding sportsmanship and dedication to the Canadian Football League and the community.'

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/05/blue-bombers-re-sign-veteran-offensive-lineman-pat-neufeld/