Blue Bombers roster - 2025-2026

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Blue Bombers transactions – April 30
April 30, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.

Added to roster:
National defensive lineman Carter Hooper (6-5, 265, South Dakota)
National linebacker Charles-Elliot Bouliane – 2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection
National receiver Joshua Jack – 2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection
National linebacker Brody Clark – 2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection
National tight end Dante Daniels – 2026 CFL Canadian Draft selection

Transferred to Retired:
American running back J.J. Taylor
American offensive lineman Ben Dooley

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/04/30/blue-bombers-transactions-april-30/

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign four CFL Draft picks, plus undrafted free agent Carter Hooper
by 3Down Staff  April 30, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed four members of their 2026 CFL Draft class, plus an undrafted free agent, ahead of the opening of training camp.

Tight end Dante Daniels, receiver Joshua Jack, linebackers Charles-Elliot Bouliane and Brody Clark, and defensive lineman Carter Hooper have all inked rookie deals with the team.

Daniels was selected with the 10th overall pick at the top of the second round after the team traded up to get him, sacrificing a second-round selection in 2027. The six-foot-six, 271-pound target caught 10 passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns over two seasons at NC State University, serving primarily as a blocker. The Windsor, Ont., native previously attended Butler Community College, becoming a sought-after transfer recruit.

Bouliane was taken with the 24th overall pick in the third round. The five-foot-11, 229-pound linebacker was a two-time RSEQ all-star at the Université de Montréal and was named an All-Canadian on special teams in 2023. Over 39 career games with the Carabins, he made 122 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, seven sacks, one forced fumble, three pass deflections, and one interception.

Clark was selected with the 42nd overall pick in the fifth round. The Delta, B.C., native appeared in 11 games over two seasons at York University and was named a second-team OUA all-star in 2024, amassing 88 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, three pass breakups, an interception, and a blocked kick. The six-foot, 217-pounder previously played for the Langley Rams in the Canadian Junior Football League.

Jack went with the 60th overall pick in the seventh round. The six-foot, 200-pound target from Saint Mary's University caught 47 passes for 768 yards and three touchdowns in 23 career games. The native of Brampton, Ont., also rushed for one score and returned a kickoff for another major.

Hooper went unselected in the 2026 CFL Draft, despite a respectable college resume. The six-foot-five, 265-pound defensive end spent his first three seasons at the University of Connecticut, before transferring to the University of South Dakota for two years. In 54 games between the two programs, the Burlington, Ont., native made 69 total tackles, five tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and three batted passes.

Winnipeg has also placed a pair of Americans,  running back J.J. Taylor and offensive lineman Ben Dooley, on the retired list. Neither player has previously played in a CFL game.

https://3downnation.com/2026/04/30/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-four-cfl-draft-picks-plus-undrafted-free-agent-carter-hooper/

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Transactions:

2026-04-30   WPG   Hooper, Carter   DL   N   South Dakota   ADD   Active Roster
2026-04-30   WPG   CLARK, Brody   LB   N   York   ADD   Active Roster
2026-04-30   WPG   Daniels, Dante   TE   N   North Carolina State   ADD   Active Roster
2026-04-30   WPG   DOOLEY, Ben   OL   A   Boise State   TRF TO RETIRED   Retired
2026-04-30   WPG   JACK, Joshua   WR   N   Saint Mary's   ADD   Active Roster
2026-04-30   WPG   LIDSTER, Brady   K   N   Windsor   ADD   Active Roster
2026-04-30   WPG   BOULIANE, Charles-Elliot   LB   N   Montreal   ADD   Active Roster
2026-04-30   WPG   Desrosiers, Thomas   WR   N   Sherbrooke   ADD   Active Roster
2026-04-30   WPG   Rocker, Stevie   RB   A   Montana   ADD   Active Roster
2026-04-30   WPG   TAYLOR, J.J   RB   A   Arizona   TRF TO RETIRED   Retired

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Blue Bombers Transactions - May 1, 2026

WINNIPEG, MB., May 1, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.

Added to roster:

American receiver Jayden Harrison (5-10, 198, Notre Dame)
American running back OJ Arnold (5-9, 195, Georgia Southern)

Transferred to Retired:

American defensive lineman Matt Jaworski

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers move Matt Jaworski to retired list, sign two
by 3Down Staff  May 1, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have moved American defensive lineman Matt Jaworski to the retired list.

The six-foot-five, 260-pound defender signed with the team last October, initially joining the practice roster. He dressed for one regular-season game, recording one defensive tackle and one sack.

The 23-year-old was a four-year collegiate standout at Fordham University, an FCS program located in New York City. He made 167 total tackles, 42.5 tackles for loss, 19.5 sacks, eight pass knockdowns, six forced fumbles, and two blocked kicks over 41 collegiate games.

The native of Buffalo, N.Y. earned a second-team All-FCS selection and was named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year.

Jaworski's father, Matt, played two regular-season games for the Sacramento Gold Miners in 1994.

The Blue Bombers have also signed American running back OJ Arnold and American receiver Jayden Harrison.

Arnold played four collegiate seasons at Georgia Southern, rushing for 2,016 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also made 66 receptions for 539 yards and four scores, earning a second-team All-Sun Belt selection in 2025.

Harrison finished his collegiate career at Notre Dame, where he made 19 catches for 211 yards and one touchdown in 2024.

The five-foot-ten, 198-pound target spent three seasons at Marshall, where he was named a first-team All-American in 2023 for returning 23 kicks for 705 yards and two touchdowns. He spent three seasons on campus, catching 63 passes for 759 yards and four scores.

The native of Pontiac, Mich. started his collegiate career at Vanderbilt, where he made eight receptions for 20 yards.

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/01/winnipeg-blue-bombers-move-matt-jaworski-to-retired-list-sign-two/

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Transactions:

2026-05-01   WPG   JAWORSKI, Matt   DL   A   Fordham   TRF TO RETIRED   Retired
2026-05-01   WPG   Arnold, Omari   RB   A   Georgia Southern   ADD   Active Roster
2026-05-01   WPG   Harrison, Jayden   WR   A   Notre Dame   ADD   Active Roster
2026-05-01   WPG   BRITTON, Benjamin   WR   N   Calgary   ADD   Active Roster
2026-05-01   WPG   STUART, Ethan   DB   N   McMaster   ADD   Active Roster

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Blue Bombers Transactions - May 2, 2026

WINNIPEG, MB., May 2, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.

Added to roster:

American defensive end David Reese (6-2, 250, Syracuse)
American defensive end Eric Black (6-4, 247, Stony Brook)
American defensive end Antoineo Harris (6-3, 255, UConn)

Released:

American linebacker Brandon Bouyer-Randle

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign three American edge rushers
by 3Down Staff  May 2, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed three American defensive linemen, including Eric Black, Antoineo Harris, and David Reese.

Black has had CFL stints with the Edmonton Elks, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Ottawa Redblacks since 2024. The six-foot-four, 247-pound defender dressed for two regular-season games, both with the Elks, and recorded four defensive tackles and two special teams tackles.

The native of Rochester, N.Y. played collegiately at the University at Buffalo and Stony Brook University.

Harris finished his collegiate career at the University of Connecticut in 2025, recording 30 total tackles, three tackles for loss, and two sacks over 13 games.

The six-foot-three, 253-pound native of Chicago, Ill. played at New Mexico in 2024, where he made 29 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 0.5 sacks over 10 games. He previously played at Iowa Central Community College and Indiana State.

Reese finished his collegiate career at Syracuse University in 2025, where he made 27 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three pass knockdowns, and two fumble recoveries over 12 games.

The six-foot-two, 250-pound native of Fort Pierce, Fla. spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons at California, recording 58 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, five forced fumbles, and five pass knockdowns.

These moves came one day after Winnipeg moved defensive end Matt Jaworski to the retired list. The six-foot-five, 260-pound defender played one regular-season game in 2025, recording one defensive tackle and one sack.

The Blue Bombers have also released American linebacker Brandon Bouyer-Randle. The 29-year-old native of Battle Creek, Mich. has never dressed for a regular-season CFL game.

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/02/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-three-american-edge-rushers/

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Highest-paid quarterbacks for 2026 Canadian Football League season
by Justin Dunk  May 4, 2026

1) Nathan Rourke, B.C. Lions (N)

Hard money: $684,700
Maximum value: $684,700

2) Chad Kelly, Toronto Argonauts (A)

Hard money: $625,000
Maximum value: $625,000

3) Zach Collaros, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $550,000
Maximum value: $550,000

Collaros' 2026 total comes from a $300,000 base salary, two separate $100,000 offseason bonuses on January 1 and January 15, plus a $50,000 signing bonus for taking a $50,000 pay cut.

4) Vernon Adams Jr., Calgary Stampeders (A)

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

5) Bo Levi Mitchell, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $485,300
Maximum value: $515,300

7) Davis Alexander, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $404,000
Maximum value: $446,000

8 ) Cody Fajardo, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $395,500
Maximum value: $447,500

9) Dru Brown, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $321,000
Maximum value: $387,000

10) Jake Maier, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $200,000
Maximum value: $263,000

11) Taylor Powell, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $145,000
Maximum value: $220,500

12) Dustin Crum, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $140,000
Maximum value: $202,000

13) Nick Arbuckle, Toronto Argonauts (A)

Hard money: $135,000
Maximum value: $195,000

14) Tre Ford, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)

Hard money: $130,000
Maximum value: $262,000

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/04/highest-paid-quarterbacks-for-2026-canadian-football-league-season/

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Transactions:

2026-05-04   WPG   Clinton, Ja'Kobe   LB   A   West Florida   ADD   Active Roster
2026-05-04   WPG   BOUYER-RANDLE, Brandon   LB   A   Connecticut   DEL   Active Roster
2026-05-04   WPG   BLACK, Eric   DL   A   Stony Brook   ADD   Active Roster
2026-05-04   WPG   Harris, Antoineo   DE   A   Connecticut   ADD   Active Roster
2026-05-04   WPG   Reese, David   DL   A   Syracuse   ADD   Active Roster

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Blue Bombers Transactions - May 5, 2026

WINNIPEG, MB., May 5, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.

Added to roster:

American linebacker Ja'Kobe Clinton (6-2, 230, West Florida

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers add award-winning defender Ja'Kobe Clinton
by 3Down Staff  May 5, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American linebacker Ja'Kobe Clinton, the team announced on Tuesday.

The six-foot-two, 230-pound defender played two collegiate seasons at the University of West Florida, an NCAA Division II program located in Pensacola.

Clinton was named the GSC Defensive Player of the Year in 2025 after recording 78 total tackles, 19 tackles for loss, seven sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery over 12 games.

The native of Sanford, Fla. started his collegiate career at Southeastern University, an NAIA program located in Lakeland, Fla. He spent two seasons with the team, making 75 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, four pass knockdowns, one interception, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery over 14 games.

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/05/winnipeg-blue-bombers-add-award-winning-defender-jakobe-clinton/

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The CFL's highest-paid running backs and fullbacks in 2026
by John Hodge   May 5, 2026

1) RB Brady Oliveira, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (N)

Hard money: $290,000
Maximum value: $290,000

The two-time rushing champion, two-time All-CFL selection, two-time Most Outstanding Canadian, one-time Most Outstanding Player, and television star reset the running back market on a three-year extension with his hometown team. Oliveira received a $120,000 signing bonus to re-sign with the Blue Bombers in December and will also collect $140,000 in salary and $30,000 in marketing in 2026.

2) RB Greg Bell, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $175,000
Maximum value: $182,000

3) RB Dedrick Mills, Calgary Stampeders (A)

Hard money: $173,000
Maximum value: $196,000

4) RB A.J. Ouellette, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)

Hard money: $153,000
Maximum value: $163,400

5) RB Justin Rankin, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $141,000*
Maximum value: $144,600*

6) RB Javon Leake, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $135,000
Maximum value: $140,000

7) RB James Butler, B.C. Lions (A)

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

8 ) RB Daniel Adeboboye (N)

Hard money: $120,100
Maximum value: $158,100

9) FB David Dallaire, Montreal Alouettes (N)

Hard money: $120,000
Maximum value: $135,000

10) RB Ante Litre, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)

Hard money: $110,200
Maximum value: $124,100

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/05/the-cfls-highest-paid-running-backs-in-2026/

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Blue Bombers Rookie Camp Primer
Ed Tait  May 5, 2026

WHO TO WATCH
Names passed along by Blue Bombers crack scouting staff (in no particular order)

#9 Bryce Perkins, QB: He's 29 and was the UFL's MVP last year and has a start and a Super Bowl ring from his days with the Los Angeles Rams. So, technically, he's a rookie in name only. All of that pro experience makes him one of the more fascinating players to track in the weeks ahead.

#73 Dante Daniels, TE: We told you the story of the Blue Bombers second-round draft pick last week and the club's management/coaching staff is clearly intrigued to have a 6-5, 272-pound tight end/fullback in their offensive arsenal.

#54 Micah Mazzccua, OL: Massive prospect at 6-5, 325 pounds who played guard at Nebraska, Florida and Baylor. If he's as solid as the scouts believe, he could be one of many who pushes the club to start three Americans along the offensive line.

#13 Taylor Elgersma, QB: The big Canadian QB really needs no introduction to Blue Bombers fans at this point as the former Hec Crighton Trophy winner who was selected by the club in last year's draft and then spent time with the Green Bay Packers and Birmingham Stallions. We'll get our first look at him Wednesday, fuelling an already fascinating storyline.

#72 Dorian Singer, WR: Had a long look last year from the Jacksonville Jaguars after spending his college days with Utah, USC and Arizona. Receiving depth is always a must in our league.

#58 David Reese, DE: He's got 56 collegiate games to his name over eight years, with injuries giving him two more years of eligibility. Started every game at Syracuse last year and has posted 13.5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss in his career at Syracuse, Cal and Florida.

#50 Johnny Hodges, LB: Had a look last year from the Los Angeles Chargers. Was named the Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year and Second-Team All-Big 12 during his days at Texas Christian.

#17 Jordan Taylor, DB: The Blue Bombers have always had a knack for finding quality DBs. Taylor will be one of many trying to prove he's the next one. Was in rookie minicamp last year with the Las Vegas Raiders.

#36 Robert Javier, DB: Good size at 6-1, 195, Javier has spent time in Saskatchewan after playing in three preseason games with the Tennessee Titans in 2024.

#89 Key'Shawn Smith, WR: Appeared in three preseason games last year with the Kansas City Chiefs. Also a returner.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/05/05/blue-bombers-rookie-camp-primer/

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Darrin Bauming  @DarrinBauming
May 6
Winnipeg kicks off three days of Rookie Camp this morning, with main training camp beginning Sunday.

#Bombers Roster: