Blue Bombers roster - 2025-2026

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Blue Bombers transactions – May 13
May 13, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.

Released from roster:
American defensive back Michael Dixon
American defensive back Jordan Taylor
American defensive back Alijah McGhee
American defensive lineman Eric Black
American linebacker Aaron Smith
American receiver Jahmal Banks
American offensive lineman Joe More
American offensive lineman Tariq Stewart

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/05/13/blue-bombers-transactions-may-13/

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers cut veteran defender Alijah McGhee, seven others
by 3Down Staff  May 13, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released American defensive back Alijah McGhee, who signed with the team in November.

The six-foot-one, 195-pound native of Warner Robins, Ga. played six regular-season games with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2025, recording 22 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, one interception, and one touchdown. He made four starts at field-side cornerback and one start at boundary cornerback.

The 26-year-old played 19 regular-season games over three seasons with the Redblacks, making 72 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one touchdown. He was released by Ottawa in August.

The Blue Bombers have also cut American receiver Jahmal Banks, American offensive linemen Joe More and Tariq Stewart, American defensive lineman Eric Black, American linebacker Aaron Smith, and American defensive backs Michael Dixon and Jordan Taylor.

All nine CFL teams were required to trim their rosters to 75 players (not including draft picks) by 11:59 p.m. local time on Tuesday, May 12.

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/13/winnipeg-blue-bombers-cut-veteran-defender-alijah-mcghee-seven-others/

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers release DB Alijah McGhee, seven others
May 13, 2026 Michael Heilman

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released defensive back Alijah McGhee on Wednesday.

Alijah McGhee is six foot two and weighs 195 pounds. The 26-year-old from Warner Robins, Georgia, signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on October 7, 2025.

The Houston Roughnecks (XFL) drafted McGhee in the 2023 XFL Rookie Draft. The Ottawa Redblacks signed McGhee on August 24, 2023. In 2023, he made six tackles and one forced fumble in two games. In 2024, he made 44 tackles, three interceptions, and one forced fumble in 11 games.

The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed McGhee on January 21, 2025. In 2025, he made 22 tackles, three tackles on special teams, one interception, and one touchdown in six games. The Redblacks released him on August 31, 2025.

Collegiately, McGhee played three seasons at Kentucky Wesleyan (2018-20) making 91 tackles (62 solos, 29 assists), four tackles for loss, nine interceptions for 89 yards, one touchdown, 23 pass breakups, one forced fumble, two blocked kicks, one kick return for 40 yards, 79 punt returns for 2,729 yards, and four carries for 35 yards in 25 games for the Panthers.

Then, he transferred to Minnesota State (2021-22) with 80 tackles (55 solos, 25 assists), seven tackles for loss, two interceptions for 33 yards, one touchdown, 11 pass breakups, one fumble recovery, and two blocked kicks in 21 games for the Mavericks. He was named Second Team All-NSIC in 2022.

The Blue Bombers also made these moves:

Linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox was placed on the six-game injured list.

Wide receiver Gerald Monroe was placed on the suspended list.

The following players were released: Wide receiver Jahmal Banks, offensive linemen Tariq Stewart and Joe More, defensive lineman Eric Black, linebacker Aaron Smith, and defensive backs Michael Dixon and Jordan Taylor.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2026/05/13/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-db-alijah-mcghee-seven-others/

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Transactions:

2026-05-13   WPG   BLACK, Eric   DL   A   Stony Brook   DEL   Free Agent
2026-05-13   WPG   McGHEE, Alijah   DB   A   Minnesota State Mankato   DEL   Free Agent
2026-05-13   WPG   TAYLOR, Jordan   DB   A   James Madison   DEL   Free Agent
2026-05-13   WPG   MORE, Joseph   OL   A   Arkansas   DEL   Free Agent
2026-05-13   WPG   MONROE, Gerald   WR   A   Graceland   TRF TO LEAGUE SUSPENSION   League Suspension
2026-05-13   WPG   SANTOS-KNOX, Jovan   LB   A   Massachusetts   TRF TO SIX GAME INJURY   Six Game Injury
2026-05-13   WPG   STEWART, Tairiq   OL   A   North Carolina A&T   DEL   Free Agent
2026-05-13   WPG   DIXON, Michael   DB   A   Rutgers   DEL   Free Agent
2026-05-13   WPG   SMITH, Aaron   LB   A   South Carolina State   DEL   Free Agent
2026-05-13   WPG   BANKS, Jahmal   WR   A   Nebraska   DEL   Free Agent

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Blue Bombers transactions – May 14
May 14, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.

Released from roster:
American receiver Kenneth Womack

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/05/14/blue-bombers-transactions-may-14-2/

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers release All-MAC receiver Kenneth Womack
by 3Down Staff  May 14, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released American receiver Kenneth Womack.

Womack was originally signed by the team in November. He has never appeared in a CFL game.

The six-foot, 195-pound target spent two seasons at Western Michigan University, making 115 catches for 1,236 yards and two scores while earning a first-team All-MAC selection in 2023. He transferred from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., where he made 98 receptions for 1,234 yards and five touchdowns. The native of Marlboro, Md., also played on the school's basketball team.

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/14/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-all-mac-receiver-kenneth-womack/

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers release wide receiver Kenneth Womack
May 14, 2026 Michael Heilman

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released wide receiver Kenneth Womack on Thursday, according to the CFL Transactions page.

Kenneth Womack is six foot and weighs 195 pounds. The 25-year-old from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on October 1, 2025.

Collegiately, Womack was a dual-sport player, playing both football and basketball at Sacred Heart University (2020-22). In football, he made 98 catches (12.6 AVG) for 1,234 yards (47.5 AVG), five receiving touchdowns, 11 carries for 56 yards, one kick return for 19 yards, and three tackles in 26 games for the Pioneers. He was named Preseason All-NEC in 2022. In 2022, he led Sacred Heart with 721 receiving yards, including a season-high 173 yards against Stonehill.

In basketball, Womack averaged 12.5 minutes per game, 2.9 points per game, scored a career-high 15 points against FDU in 2022-23, and had 19 rebounds in 17 games. In the 2022-23 season, Womack averaged 3.4 points per game.

Then, he transferred to Western Michigan (2023-24) with 115 catches (10.7 AVG) for 1,236 yards (56.2 AVG), two receiving touchdowns, and two carries for 10 yards in 22 games for the Broncos.

In 2023, he made 76 catches (9.1 AVG) for 691 yards (57.6 AVG) and one receiving touchdown in 12 games. He was named First Team All-MAC. In 2024, he made 39 catches (3.9 AVG) for 545 yards (54.5 AVG) and one receiving touchdown in 10 games.

The Blue Bombers also announced that defensive back Shyheim Battle has been removed from the retired list and placed on the active roster.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2026/05/14/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-wide-receiver-kenneth-womack/

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Transactions:

2026-05-14   WPG   WOMACK, Kenneth   WR   A   Western Michigan   DEL   Future Active
2026-05-14   WPG   BATTLE, Shyheim   DB   A   North Carolina State   ADD FROM RETIRED   Active Roster

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Blue Bombers transactions – May 15
May 15, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions.

Released from roster:
American receiver Gerald Monroe

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/05/15/blue-bombers-transactions-may-15-2/

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers release wide receiver Gerald Monroe
May 15, 2026 Michael Heilman

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released wide receiver Gerald Monroe on Friday.

Gerald Monroe is five foot ten and weighs 185 pounds. A native of Glenn Heights, Texas, Monroe signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on December 17, 2025.

Collegiately, Monroe spent four seasons at Graceland University (2022-25) with 249 catches for 4,297 yards, 58 touchdowns, completed three passes for 78 yards, one touchdown, four carries for 18 yards, seven kick returns for 142 yards, seven punt returns for 38 yards, and seven tackles (7 solos) in 33 games for the Yellow Jackets.

He was named a two-time AFCA NAIA All-American, two-time First Team All-Heart North, and the Heart North Offensive Player of the Year in 2024.

In 2022, Monroe led the nation with 138 yards per game. He finished the season with 93 catches for 1,518 yards, 16 touchdowns, one carry for -3 yards, five kick returns for 101 yards, three punt returns for 10 yards, and two tackles (2 solos) in 11 games. He was named First Team AFCA NAIA All-American and First Team All-Heart North.

In 2024, Monroe made 84 catches for 1,562 yards, 22 touchdowns, two carries for 38 yards, one kick return for 23 yards, three punt returns for 14 yards, and five tackles (5 solos) in eight games. He was named First Team AFCA NAIA All-American, First Team All-Heart North, and the Heart North Offensive Player of the Year.

In 2025, he made 34 catches for 496 yards, nine touchdowns, completed two passes for 74 yards, one touchdown, one carry for -17 yards, and one punt return for 14 yards in eight games.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2026/05/15/winnipeg-blue-bombers-release-wide-receiver-gerald-monroe/

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Transactions:

2026-05-15   WPG   MONROE, Gerald   WR   A   Graceland   DEL   Active Roster

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Tait's Take  Blue Bombers Training Camp Day 7
Ed Tait  May 16, 2026

Training camp provides that proverbial foot-wedged-in-the-door opportunity for some, while serving as a necessary evil for others.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are now a week into main training camp — and one week from their first preseason tune-up next Saturday in Saskatoon against the Saskatchewan Roughriders — and while the picture is still very fuzzy, some things are starting to emerge.

"We're getting some answers, but it it's I don't think you want to be that early to judge," said Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea. "You want to let him get the pads on against an opponent that's really going to bring it and hopefully do that a couple times before you rush ro any judgment."

Today's edition of Tait's Take looks at some emerging storylines we've seen through the first week of training camp, in no particular order...

THE QBS... ALWAYS THE QBS

A week of practices — and the three days of rookie camp before that — have confirmed what everyone already knew: Zach Collaros is clearly this team's QB1. It's what happens behind him, especially in the two preseason games, that will be riveting in the days ahead.

First week impressions, for what their worth: Canadian rookie Taylor Elgersma has certainly looked the part: big, well-spoken, elite arm strength. We'll see how all that translates into his first opportunity if it comes this week in Saskatoon — the QB rotation is still days away from being decided or, at least, announced. After that, Terry Wilson, Bryce Perkins and Payton Thorne have all had their 'whoa' moments — good and bad and it says here no one has separated themselves from that grouping yet.

Translation: there's nothing worse than a premature evaluation and we won't go there yet on the QBs until we see them against an opponent trying to separate their heads from their shoulders.

THE DEPTH AT THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE IS IMPRESSIVE

One of the areas the club addressed significantly in free agency was adding a veteran presence on both the offensive and defensive lines with the signings of Jarell Broxton and Jake Ceresna. They've already been every bit as advertised. Yet, it's the other new faces on the O and D lines who could make the roster cutdown decisions nightmarish for the coaching staff.

De'Shaan Dixon has had an excellent camp and is getting a lot of looks opposite Willie Jefferson at defensive end, but so, too has Kydran Jenkins and Kemari Munier-Bailey. Tackles Michael Fletcher and Arnold Young have also flashed.

What happens along the offensive line will just be as riveting a subplot in the days ahead. Lock in Broxton and Stanley Bryant at the tackles, and Pat Neufeld — who did miss Saturday — along with centre Tui Eli and guard Gabe Wallace have had most of the reps in front of Collaros. Still, having said that, the import OL talent here is deep, including Kendall Randolph and Micah Vanterpool from last year along with Tyler Elsbury, Micah Mazzccua, Bucky Williams and Hunter Poncius. Just to further complicate this picture, Wallace — the big guard — looked very comfortable on Saturday lining up at left tackle.

ADDING TOMMY AND TIM TO THE RECEIVING CORPS = WISE MOVE

Tommy Nield and Tim White are two other free-agent editions who are who we thought they were — Nield as a big, reliable target; White as a consistent big-play threat. Couple their arrivals with how new offensive coordinator Tommy Condell might use them in the attack and the Blue Bombers offence might have the explosive parts it missed for much of last year.

O'Shea when asked about those two on Saturday by Jeff Hamilton of The Canadian Press/Free Press:

On Nield: "He can do a lot of different things. He's proved that he's very intelligent and can know all the spots so he's versatile, he's a plug-and-play guy. You can put him in a spot, and he'll understand all the concepts and the entire offence. Willing blocker. Clutch catch guy. He will be in the right place at the right time for the quarterbacks. He's going to be very trustworthy. And all he's done is win."

On White: "Ultra-competitive, unbelievable athlete. He's done a lot of different things athletically. Serious about his craft — you look at all the things he's accomplished in different sports, and you've got to take your preparation very seriously to do all that stuff.

"I'm looking forward to it. It reminds me a little bit of being able to get Mike Miller when we did — you get a guy who was a prolific tackler and all of a sudden, he's available. So, we get a guy who is a very accomplished receiver and all of a sudden, he's available. It's good for us."

THE TOP TWO 2026 CFL CANADIAN DRAFT PICKS ARE WORKS IN PROGRESS

First-round pick Nuer Gatkuoth arrived just a few days ago, so he's still getting his bearings. You can see his speed coming off the edge and he will give the club some options at the defensive end spot in certain packages. Yet, he is very much still a blank canvas.

Dante Daniels, the 6-6/272-pound tight end, could very well be that 'unicorn' the Blue Bombers were touting when they moved up three spots to get him at the top of the second round. He does have a good set of mitts and is solid in run blocking and his pass protection has shown improvement over 10 days, including rookie camp. He'll likely get some reps in the tight end/fullback packages and, like Gatkuoth, is very much a work in progress.

INCREASED ROLES FOR WOODBEY/GRIFFIN II

Jordan Younger's defence has always been a fascinating watch, given how much the Blue Bombers defensive coordinator moves his personnel around the field like pieces on a chess board. It's early — waaaaay too early — but both Jaiden Woodbey and Michael Griffin II are getting more work in the club's defence. Both are intriguing defensive back/linebacker types big enough to get grimy at the line of scrimmage and quick enough to cover in pass coverage.

Veteran corner Jonathan Moxey also looks comfortable at corner and with him missing the last couple of days due to a knock, the club is taking a long look at Warren Burrell and Ridge Texada at the two cornerback spots, with both of them scrapping for a starting gig.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/05/16/taits-take-blue-bombers-training-camp-day-7/

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Blue Bombers Transactions - May 17, 2026

WINNIPEG, MB., May 17, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions.

Added to roster:
American receiver Jihad Marks (6-1, 210, The Citadel)

Released from roster:
American receiver Bryce Kirtz

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign The Citadel receiver Jihad Marks, release one
by 3Down Staff  May 17, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American receiver Jihad Marks to their training camp roster.

The six-foot-two, 210-pound target spent his final collegiate season at the Military College of South Carolina, better known as The Citadel. He appeared in 12 games and caught 14 passes for 464 yards and seven touchdowns, with all but one catch for 18 yards coming in the final five weeks of action.

Marks transferred after two seasons at McNeese State University, where he appeared in 18 games and caught 24 passes for 372 yards and four touchdowns. The native of Goodyear, Ariz., began his career at Bakersfield College, a junior college in California, where he amassed 47 receptions for 835 yards and six touchdowns.

In a corresponding move, the Bombers released American receiver Bryce Kirtz.

Kirtz played five collegiate seasons at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., where he made 132 receptions for 1,781 yards and five touchdowns. The six-foot, 195-pound native of Brownsburg, Ind. had his best season in 2023 when he caught 49 passes for 701 yards and all five of his career scores.

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/17/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-the-citadel-receiver-jihad-marks-release-one/

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign WR Jihad Marks, release WR Bryce Kirtz
May 17, 2026 Michael Heilman

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed wide receiver Jihad Marks and released wide receiver Bryce Kirtz on Sunday.

Jihad Marks is six foot one and weighs 210 pounds. A native of Goodyear, Arizona, Marks began his collegiate career at the University of Northern Colorado in 2021 with one catch for 24 yards in four games for the Bears. Next, he transferred to Bakersfield College in 2022 with 47 catches for 835 yards, six touchdowns, two carries for five yards, and one tackle (1 solo) in nine games for the Renegades.

Then, Marks transferred to McNeese State University (2023-24) with 24 catches for 372 yards and four touchdowns in 18 games for the Cowboys. Marks concluded his collegiate career at The Citadel in 2025 with 14 catches for 464 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games for the Bulldogs.

Bryce Kirtz is six foot and weighs 180 pounds. A native of Brownsburg, Indiana, Kirtz signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on November 11, 2025.

Collegiately, Kirtz spent six seasons at Northwestern (2019-24) with 132 catches for 1,781 yards (36.2 AVG/G), five touchdowns, two carries for seven yards, two kick returns for 17 yards, five punt returns for 63 yards, and one tackle (1 solo) in 49 games for the Wildcats.

In 2023, Kirtz set career marks with 49 catches for 701 yards (58.4 AVG/G), five touchdowns, two kick returns for 17 yards, and one punt return for one yard in 12 games. In the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah, Kirtz made five catches for 68 yards and one touchdown. He was named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention.

In his final season in 2024, Kirtz served as a team captain. He made 39 catches for 598 yards and two punt returns for 36 yards in 11 games.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2026/05/17/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-wr-jihad-marks-release-wr-bryce-kirtz/