Ontaria Wilson returns to Blue and Gold, signs extension through 2026

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Ontaria Wilson returns to Blue and Gold, signs extension through 2026

WINNIPEG, MB., September 1, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the return of American receiver Ontaria Wilson, while also signing him to an extension through the 2026 season.

Wilson (6-1, 180, Florida State; born: August 12, 1999, in Ashburn, GA.) returns to the club this week after spending the 2025 NFL training camp with the New York Jets.

With Winnipeg in 2024, Wilson recorded 71 receptions for 1,026 yards and three touchdowns in 18 games. He ranked ninth in the CFL in receiving yards and was named the team's Most Outstanding Rookie. His 13-catch, 201-yard performance against Calgary earned him CFL Honour Roll Offensive Player honours during week six.

In January 2025, the Blue Bombers released Wilson to pursue NFL opportunities. He signed a reserve/futures contract with the New York Jets and was waived on August 23.

Wilson played college football at Florida State University from 2018 to 2022, finishing with 108 receptions, 1,521 yards, and 12 touchdowns. He signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2023 but was released after training camp.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Best news is it's this year plus one.

[barbk]

Was hoping this would happen sooner than later... welcome back Pokey.  My grandson will be so happy he wears his jersey proud.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Outstanding!

Schoen being so injury prone now this is essential.

[Stats Junkie]

Welcome back Pokey - story about his journey

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/09/01/welcome-back-pokey-ontaria-wilson-fyi/

[Blueforlife]

Nice great signing

Never doubt the Bomber brass they got it done baby!

[DM83]

This is the best news that can be expected.  Gives the offence lots of options. Now make a trade for a lineman.

[TecnoGenius]

$ ?

I would have preferred 2 year extension, but I get it, he wants to get huge payday when he gets to FA.

I just hope we got him for less than Mack money.  KW either seems to get deals, or way overpays.

[Pete]

Just glad we got him signed, we definitely need him. Who knows whats happening with Schoen if hes injured again.