Blue Bombers roster - 2025-2026

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The CFL's highest-paid receivers in 2026
by JC Abbott   May 6, 2026

1) Keon Hatcher Sr., B.C. Lions (A)

Hard money: $287,500
Maximum value: $318,500

2) Sam Emilus, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)

Hard money: $285,000
Maximum value: $291,000

3) Tyson Philpot, Montreal Alouettes (N)

Hard money: $275,000
Maximum value: $284,500

4) Kenny Lawler, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $263,700
Maximum value: $275,700

5) Justin McInnis, B.C. Lions (N)

Hard money: $255,000
Maximum value: $261,000

6) Nic Demski, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (N)

Hard money: $240,000
Maximum value: $255,000

Sticking in Winnipeg hasn't come with a hometown discount for Demski, as his latest deal came with a $65,000 signing bonus. The 32-year-old will make $150,000 in salary, plus another $25,000 in marketing. He can also make another $1,000 for a sixth career divisional all-star nod, $2,000 for his first All-CFL selection, and $2,000 each for becoming a divisional finalist in up to three major award categories, with an equivalent bonus for winning each award.

7) Tim White, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $222,000
Maximum value: $236,000

White may have been deemed expendable in Hamilton, but he remained highly prized by the Bombers, who lured him in with a $75,000 signing bonus. The 31-year-old will make $117,000 in salary, $15,000 in housing, and $15,000 in marketing. The four-time all-star will get $1,000 each for a divisional all-star and All-CFL selection, plus $2,000 in incentives for being a finalist or winning up to three Most Outstanding awards.

8 ) KeeSean Johnson, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)

Hard money: $215,000
Maximum value: $220,000

9) Austin Mack, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $211,000
Maximum value: $227,000

10) Justin Hardy, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $210,000
Maximum value: $217,000

11) Dejon Brissett, Calgary Stampeders (N)

Hard money: $208,000
Maximum value: $227,000

12) Eugene Lewis, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $205,000
Maximum value: $212,000

13) Reggie Begelton, Calgary Stampeders (A)

Hard money: $191,000
Maximum value: $199,000

14) Kaion Julien-Grant, Edmonton Elks (N)

Hard money: $190,000
Maximum value: $203,000

15) Tyler Snead, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $185,000
Maximum value: $188,000

16) Kiondre Smith, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)

Hard money: $180,000
Maximum value: $191,000

17) Kian Schaffer-Baker, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)

Hard money: $174,000
Maximum value: $210,000

18) Jalen Philpot, Calgary Stampeders (N)

Hard money: $170,000
Maximum value: $196,000

19) Damonte Coxie, Toronto Argonauts (A)

Hard money: $170,000
Maximum value: $190,000

20) Jevon Cottoy, B.C. Lions (N)

Hard money: $168,800
Maximum value: $203,800

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/06/the-cfls-highest-paid-receivers-in-2026/

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The CFL's highest-paid offensive linemen in 2026
by John Hodge  May 7, 2026

1) Coulter Woodmansey, Edmonton Elks (N)

Hard money: $300,000
Maximum value: $300,000

T-2) Dakoda Shepley, Toronto Argonauts (N)

Hard money: $285,000
Maximum value: $291,000

T-2) Ryan Hunter, Toronto Argonauts (N)

Hard money: $285,000
Maximum value: $290,000

T-4) Drew Desjarlais, Ottawa Redblacks (N)

Hard money: $250,000
Maximum value: $256,000

T-4) Logan Ferland, Saskatchewan Roughriders (N)

Hard money: $250,000
Maximum value: $255,000

T-4) Jarell Broxton, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $250,000
Maximum value: $250,000

The native of Olney, Md. joined Winnipeg in free agency after being named All-CFL for the first time in his career with the B.C. Lions in 2025. Broxton got a $125,000 bonus to sign with the Blue Bombers, and will earn an additional $94,600 in salary, $15,400 in housing, $10,000 in marketing, and $5,000 in travel in 2026.

T-7) Pier-Olivier Lestage, Montreal Alouettes (N)

Hard money: $240,000
Maximum value: $246,000

T-7) Zack Williams, Calgary Stampeders (N)

Hard money: $240,000
Maximum value: $246,000

T-9) Brandon Revenberg, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)

Hard money: $230,000
Maximum value: $246,000

T-9) Jermarcus Hardrick, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)

Hard money: $230,000
Maximum value: $235,000

T-11) Quinton Barrow, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $220,000
Maximum value: $228,000

T-11) Mark Korte, Edmonton Elks (N)

Hard money: $220,000
Maximum value: $226,000

13) Carter O'Donnell, Edmonton Elks (N)

Hard money: $218,000
Maximum value: $255,000

14) Peter Nicastro, Toronto Argonauts (N)

Hard money: $217,500
Maximum value: $232,500

15) Liam Dobson, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (N)

Hard money: $200,000
Maximum value: $214,000

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/07/the-cfls-highest-paid-offensive-linemen-in-2026/

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The CFL's highest-paid defensive linemen in 2026
by JC Abbott   May 8, 2026

T-1) Mathieu Betts, B.C. Lions (N)

Hard money: $270,000
Maximum value: $276,000

T-1) Malik Carney, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $270,000
Maximum value: $272,500

3) Jake Ceresna, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $235,000
Maximum value: $235,000

The two-time All-CFL selection got a $120,000 signing bonus to join the Blue Bombers in free agency after an injury-plagued season in Edmonton. The six-foot-four, 295-pound defender will also earn $70,000 in salary, $20,000 in marketing, $15,000 in housing, $5,000 in travel, and $5,000 in training in 2026.

4) Robbie Smith, Edmonton Elks (N)

Hard money: $230,000
Maximum value: $248,500

5) Folarin Orimolade, Calgary Stampeders (A)

Hard money: $221, 500
Maximum value: $227,500

6) Clarence Hicks, Calgary Stampeders (A)

Hard money: $216,000
Maximum value: $245,000

7) Mustafa Johnson, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $205,000
Maximum value: $214,000

8 ) Jonah Tavai, B.C. Lions (A)

Hard money: $195,000
Maximum value: $202,500

9) Bryce Carter, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $190,000
Maximum value: $199,000

10) Willie Jefferson, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $186,500
Maximum value: 186,500

The six-time All-CFL selection got a $75,000 signing bonus to return for a seventh season in Bomberland, where he'll earn $70,580 in salary, $17,500 in marketing, $15,420 in housing, and $8,000 in travel. Jefferson notched only three sacks in 2025, though he led the CFL with 16 pass knockdowns.

11) Habakkuk Baldonado, Ottawa Redblacks (G)

Hard money: $185,000
Maximum value: $194,000

12) Casey Sayles, B.C. Lions (A)

Hard money: $182,500
Maximum value: $193,500

T-13) Julian Howsare, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $170,000
Maximum value: $182,500

T-13) Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund, Montreal Alouettes (N)

Hard money: $170,000
Maximum value: $176,000

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/08/the-cfls-highest-paid-defensive-linemen-in-2026/

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Blue Bombers Rookie Camp Wrap
ED Tait   May 8, 2026

Winnipeg Blue Bombers training camp unfolds like a riveting reality series in two distinct chunks:

First comes the preliminary round which features rookies, draft picks or still green banana-types who had a brief look-see the year before. And then the main training camp where the auditions have some very-real consequences before the roster is pieced together.

There are close to 110 players currently listed on the roster and that number must be quickly shaved to 85 — excluding 'non-counters' like 2026 CFL Canadian Draft picks and junior players — by midnight Saturday, with the next round of cuts coming as soon as next Tuesday when the team must be down to 75.

The final cuts will come after the Blue Bombers second preseason game here at home on May 29th vs. the B.C. Lions.

Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea said the goals of rookie camp are multi-dimensional, but the main items on the to-do list are to have a quick introduction to everyone on and off the field and then get the new charges ready for what is about to come.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/05/08/blue-bombers-rookie-camp-wrap/

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The CFL's highest-paid linebackers in 2026
by John Hodge  May 9, 2026

1) A.J. Allen, Ottawa Redblacks (N)

Hard money: $240,000
Maximum value: $246,000

2) Tyrice Beverette, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $230,000
Maximum value: $236,500

3) Wynton McManis, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $222,000
Maximum value: $235,000

4) Cameron Judge, Toronto Argonauts (N)

Hard money: $200,000
Maximum value: $208,500

5) Jameer Thurman, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)

Hard money: $182,000
Maximum value: $187,000

6) Isaac Darkangelo, Toronto Argonauts (A)

Hard money: $156,000
Maximum value: $170,500

7) Ben Hladik, B.C. Lions (N)

Hard money: $145,000
Maximum value: $156,000

8 ) Nick Anderson, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $143,500
Maximum value: $150,500

9) Nyles Morgan, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $142,500
Maximum value: $151,500

10) Tyrell Richards, Montreal Alouettes (N)

Hard money: $141,000
Maximum value: $159,500

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/09/the-cfls-highest-paid-linebackers-in-2026/

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Blue Bombers transactions – May 10
May 10, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following roster moves.

Released from roster:
American defensive lineman Warren Peeples
American linebacker Mike Smith Jr
American defensive back Cameron McCutcheon
American defensive back Khris Bogle
American running back OJ Arnold
American offensive lineman Zovon Lindsay
American linebacker Johnny Hodges

Transferred to suspended:
American defensive back Matt Jackson
American defensive back Javaris Davis

Transferred to retired list:
National receiver Ben Britton

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/05/10/blue-bombers-transactions-may-10/

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Darrin Bauming  @DarrinBauming
May 10

Winnipeg's roster as CFL training camps open league wide this morning. #Bombers

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers cut seven after rookie camp
by 3Down Staff   May 10, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers cut seven American players following the conclusion of rookie camp, including running back OJ Arnold, offensive lineman Zovon Lindsay, defensive lineman Warren Peeples, linebackers Johnny Hodges and Mike Smith Jr., and defensive backs Khris Bogle and Cameron McCutcheon.

Hodges was an award-winning defender at Texas Christian University, where he was named the Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year and a second-team All-Conference selection. He made 204 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss, five sacks, and one pass breakup over 31 games with the Horned Frogs.

Winnipeg Blue BombersWinnipeg Blue Bombers cut seven after rookie campby 3Down StaffMay 10, 2026
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers cut seven American players following the conclusion of rookie camp, including running back OJ Arnold, offensive lineman Zovon Lindsay, defensive lineman Warren Peeples, linebackers Johnny Hodges and Mike Smith Jr., and defensive backs Khris Bogle and Cameron McCutcheon.

Hodges was an award-winning defender at Texas Christian University, where he was named the Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year and a second-team All-Conference selection. He made 204 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss, five sacks, and one pass breakup over 31 games with the Horned Frogs.

The Blue Bombers have also transferred Canadian receiver Ben Britton to the retired list and American defensive backs Javaris Davis and Matt Jackson to the suspended list.

The team's camp opens on Sunday morning at Princess Auto Stadium. It is open to the public.

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/10/winnipeg-blue-bombers-cut-seven-after-rookie-camp/