Bombers add LB, OL, extend Kyrie Wilson

[VictorRomano]

Wilson re-signed for 1 year, according to https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/27/bombers-extend-linebacker-kyrie-wilson-sign-two/


According to CFL's transactions page, Bombers have signed LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle (Connecticut) - 6'2", 240#, 28YO

Bouyer-Randle had a lengthy college career, which included stops at Michigan State, Texas Tech, & UCONN (181 tackles,6.5 sacks). Had a stint with the Buccaneers in '23, Washington and Cleveland in '24 & played with the DC Defenders last year.

Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIyJPCIroas

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Micah Mazzucca (Nebraska/Baylor/Florida, Right Guard- 6'5", 325#, 25Yo)

Mazzccua began his college career at Baylor where he played from 2020 to 2022. He played in 11 games and made 10 starts at guard for the Bears in 2022, when he graded out as the second-best guard in the Big 12 according to Pro Football Focus. His run-blocking grade from PFF was the best in the Big 12 and among the top 15 in the nation. Mazzccua's powerful blocking helped the Bears average 32.2 points and 413.8 yards per game, including 182.4 rushing yards per contest.

In his one season at Florida in 2023, Mazzccua started at right guard in 11 of 12 games and played a total of 743 snaps on the Gator offensive line. Mazzccua started the first three games of the season before missing a game, then was in the starting lineup for the final eight games. Mazzccua's play helped Florida average 408.8 yards and 28.4 points per game against one of the nation's most difficult schedules.

Micah Mazzccua played in nine games in 2024, seeing action at right guard and left tackle. He started the first two games at right guard and also started at Indiana when Nebraska opened the game with six offensive linemen.

In 2022, he started 10 of 11 games at guard and was graded out as the second-best guard in the Big 12 according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). His run-blocking grade from PFF was the best in the Big 12 and among the top 15 in the nation.

Highlights:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLqfLVrBF5A

[kkc60]

Wilson is such an unnecessary signing. Already have enough LBs and if the plan is to carry 2 DI at LB again, our pass rush is going to suffer if we go with only two guys at DE.

Someone should tell Walters he can wait til FA for some of these guys.

[Jesse]

Hard to see the plan when it comes to the LB core.

[kkc60]

Hard to see the plan when it comes to the LB core.

at this point it just feels like we're running everyone back again, because that went so well last year.

[Pigskin]

at this point it just feels like we're running everyone back again, because that went so well last year.

We had a chance to get a little younger. LBs was a good place to start as we have so many young LBs right now.

[TBURGESS]

Bring back the old guys for one more try is a great movie idea, but not so great in real life.

[Blue In BC]

I wasn't expecting Wilson to be re-signed. He can still play at a good level and seldom makes a mistake as far as I've noticed.

His SMS won't be excessive but how do we fit in the other import LB's on the AR? Others have mentioned the possibility of 3 import OL and this adds to that ratio issue.

[VictorRomano]

I don't see the downside in re-signing K.Wilson to a 1-year.  If one of the younger guys beats him out in TC, we send him home with a thank you and a handshake.  If nobody beats him out, we have a reliable known quantity at WIL.  in either case, we aren't breaking the bank.

[Blue In BC]

I don't see the downside in re-signing K.Wilson to a 1-year.  If one of the younger guys beats him out in TC, we send him home with a thank you and a handshake.  If nobody beats him out, we have a reliable known quantity at WIL.  in either case, we aren't breaking the bank.

If the competition was fair then that would be a reasonable assessment. This is poor roster management that we've complained about for 2 years.

[theaardvark]

Wilson is such an unnecessary signing. Already have enough LBs and if the plan is to carry 2 DI at LB again, our pass rush is going to suffer if we go with only two guys at DE.

Someone should tell Walters he can wait til FA for some of these guys.

If there is no bonus, this is not an issue, he could be insurance and TC fodder.  I have no issues with this signing, he's been a good player for us for years.

[ModAdmin]

Blue Bombers Re-Sign Kyrie Wilson

WINNIPEG, MB., January 27, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year extension with veteran linebacker Kyrie Wilson.

Wilson (6-1, 227; Fresno State; born: November 5, 1992, in Fresno, CA.) returns in 2026 for his ninth Canadian Football League season, all of them with the Blue Bombers.

Wilson is coming off one of the best campaigns of his career, having suited up for all 18 regular season games and the Eastern Semi-Final while registering 49 defensive tackles, added two more on special teams, along with three sacks and two forced fumbles.

Wilson, 33, has now appeared in 73 games over his eight seasons with the Blue Bombers and has accumulated 206 tackles, nine sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles. He is a two-time Grey Cup champion, with his championship-sealing interception in overtime in the 2021 Grey Cup one of the most memorable moments in franchise history.

[markf]

Wilson re-signed for 1 year, according to https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/27/bombers-extend-linebacker-kyrie-wilson-sign-two/


In his one season at Florida in 2023, Mazzccua started at right guard in 11 of 12 games and played a total of 743 snaps on the Gator offensive line. Mazzccua started the first three games of the season before missing a game, then was in the starting lineup for the final eight games. Mazzccua's play helped Florida average 408.8 yards and 28.4 points per game against one of the nation's most difficult schedules.

Micah Mazzccua played in nine games in 2024, seeing action at right guard and left tackle. He started the first two games at right guard and also started at Indiana when Nebraska opened the game with six offensive linemen.

In 2022, he started 10 of 11 games at guard and was graded out as the second-best guard in the Big 12 according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). His run-blocking grade from PFF was the best in the Big 12 and among the top 15 in the nation.

Highlights:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLqfLVrBF5A

Mazzccua looks quite athletic and agile in the highlight video.

[Tecno]

Hard to see the plan when it comes to the LB core.

LBers weren't really the problem in '25.  The worst thing I can say is they weren't quite as good against the run explosions, especially the edge runs.  But that might be scheme where we try to keep them closer to the box.

We also haven't been seeing as much of the LBer-drops-back-to-INT-zone-passes trickery we used to see so much with Biggie.  But again, that could be scheme.

Maybe overall the LB corps is a bit undersized?  That would explain some of the run issues.

I would hope T.Jones gets even better and we get more flexible with how we use him (more dropping back, etc).  He's kind of the "youngest in the corps" in terms of how many seasons he's been in our system.  Maybe we let him do more things this season.

[Jesse]

LBers weren't really the problem in '25.  The worst thing I can say is they weren't quite as good against the run explosions, especially the edge runs.  But that might be scheme where we try to keep them closer to the box.

We also haven't been seeing as much of the LBer-drops-back-to-INT-zone-passes trickery we used to see so much with Biggie.  But again, that could be scheme.

Maybe overall the LB corps is a bit undersized?  That would explain some of the run issues.

I would hope T.Jones gets even better and we get more flexible with how we use him (more dropping back, etc).  He's kind of the "youngest in the corps" in terms of how many seasons he's been in our system.  Maybe we let him do more things this season.

I more mean that we have multiple guys on the roster + a lot of draft capital invested in LBs and there's seemingly no way for them to get playing time.

[blue_or_die]

He performed well last year and was healthy (for the first time ever). Not a sexy signing but this also wasn't an area of concern so this is good.