Blue Bombers sign all-star receiver Tim White

[DCM]

WINNIPEG, MB., January 28, 2026 –   The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with all-star receiver Tim White.

White was released by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Monday in advance of the free agent market opening on February 10th.

White (5-9, 175; Arizona State; born: July 15, 1994, in Santa Clarita, CA) joins the Blue Bombers after spending the last five years with the Tiger-Cats, where he was named a Canadian Football League All-Star three times (2022, 2023, 2024) and an East Division All-Star on four occasions (2021-24).

White, 31, appeared in 83 games over his five years with the Ticats – all starts – and has posted four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, including pulling in 84 passes for 1,016 yards and seven touchdowns last year.

During his days in Hamilton, he had 383 catches for 5,488 yards and 33 touchdowns, hitting a career-high eight scores in 2022, 2023 and 2024, along with a career best 94 receptions in 2022 and a personal high of 1,269 yards in 2023.

During his days in Hamilton, he had 383 catches for 5,488 yards and 33 touchdowns, hitting a career-high eight scores in 2022, 2023 and 2024, along with a career best 94 receptions in 2022 and a personal high of 1,269 yards in 2023.

In eight career games against the Blue Bombers White had 39 receptions for 533 yards and four touchdowns.

White began his collegiate career at the College of the Canyons (2014) before transferring to Arizona State (2015-16) where he was a two-sport star in football and track and field. He had 113 receptions for 1,346 yards and 10 TDs in two seasons at ASU, where he also returned two kicks for scores and compiled 3,381 all-purpose yards, averaging 135.2 yards per game. He also finished fourth in the triple jump at the 2016 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

White first turned pro as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens in 2017 and also had NFL stints with the New York Jets (2019), New Orleans Saints (2019-20) before coming north to the CFL.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/28/blue-bombers-sign-all-star-receiver-tim-white/

[Jesse]

Perfect fit.

[The Zipp]

end of schoen?

this years Mitchell?

[Pete]

Really like this move, and its about time we signed an ex ticat!
Unlike mitchell has a proven history

[Jesse]

end of schoen?

this years Mitchell?

Mitchell? What are you even talking about? White's a perennial 1000 yard receiver.

[TBURGESS]

Not bad, but I'd rather have a bigger guy. 

[Blueforlife]

end of schoen?

this years Mitchell?

2x wild baseless speculation imo

I have fixed feelings about this one but will decide how I feel when I see the $

Edit: hold on a tic he can return, warming up the feels on this one

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Finally some good news. He's going to open up the field for the offense as long as Collaros can still threaten deep. Demski and Pokey should be thrilled. They're going to have twice the room to work over last year. 

[bunker]

Cautiously optimistic. Hopefully turns out to be a good signing. 3Down had him as the top ranked free agent receiver after Johnson, who re-signed with the riders.
On the negative, he likely was not cheap, and he's another small receiver.
Our blocking from our receivers was bad last year. It was particularly evident on wide receiver screens.

[JockitchwithRich]

Great, great, great potential for offensive attack
Stearns performed decently but well done Walters

[ModAdmin]

Media event/interview will take place tomorrow, Thursday, January 29 at 3:00 p.m. CT.

[Pete]

Cautiously optimistic. Hopefully turns out to be a good signing. 3Down had him as the top ranked free agent receiver after Johnson, who re-signed with the riders.
On the negative, he likely was not cheap, and he's another small receiver.
Our blocking from our receivers was bad last year. It was particularly evident on wide receiver screens.

We should look at Tommy Nield, 6"3 206lb nonimport, also in camp we have Jahmal Banks 6" 4   220 lbs and decent speed

[Pigskin]

I like this signing. 5'9" 175, but he has world class speed.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I like this signing. 5'9" 175, but he has world class speed.

I thought he was taller than that, basically the same size as Sterns but a lot more expensive.  This receiving corps. needs more muscle.

[Blueforlife]

Forgot about blocking, a rollar roster if emotions lol

Everyone is making great points

[peg_city]

225K hard. Max 231K

[Blueforlife]

225K hard. Max 231K

A little high for me, any guaranteed?

[peg_city]

75K signing bonus, which I guess is the guarantee.

[peg_city]

We still could use another WR. Unless they sign Shoen and stick wilson at WR.

[Blue In BC]

225K hard. Max 231K

In the new SMS I suppose that's not bad. I'd prefer a bigger receiver but he'll stretch the defence. I wonder if this is the end of Wheatfall and Sterns? I am wondering whether Mack is being considered as well?

[bunker]

In the new SMS I suppose that's not bad. I'd prefer a bigger receiver but he'll stretch the defence. I wonder if this is the end of Wheatfall and Sterns? I am wondering whether Mack is being considered as well?

I don't think Mack is in the budget now, this was probably our big add to the WR group. The number 4 receiver will likely be Stearns, Wheatfield, or a lower priced guy left towards the later part of FA. I'm hoping we can make a bit of an upgrade at the NAT position over Clercius like Nield.

[blue_gold_84]

This is a good signing and strong addition to the WR corps, with the added benefit of him having worked with Condell for a few years previously.

[peg_city]

I don't think Mack is in the budget now, this was probably our big add to the WR group. The number 4 receiver will likely be Stearns, Wheatfield, or a lower priced guy left towards the later part of FA. I'm hoping we can make a bit of an upgrade at the NAT position over Clercius like Nield.

White takes Stern's spot because they are both SBs

WR
SB - White
SB - Wilson
SB - Demski
WR - Clercius

We need another WR. Hard to determine if we have the budget for another high priced WR when we don't know what Wilson's salary is.

We also need another DB, DT, DE and possibly another OG/C....

[TBURGESS]

White is a big upgrade over Sterns.

[Blueforlife]

Like think Sterns will have a decent year if he gets reps, liked what I saw

[LXTSN]

White takes Stern's spot because they are both SBs

WR
SB - White
SB - Wilson
SB - Demski
WR - Clercius

We need another WR. Hard to determine if we have the budget for another high priced WR when we don't know what Wilson's salary is.

We also need another DB, DT, DE and possibly another OG/C....

Wheatfall would take that last spot right? I think all we can afford after that is entry level contracts for WR's, so we better make sure we have solid competition in that department!

[theaardvark]

Surprised we went this way, but giving Collaros another target with hands is good.  As a deep threat, lets hope Zach has the arm strength to get it to him.  Here's to a season of "dropping dimes"

[LXTSN]

White takes Stern's spot because they are both SBs

WR
SB - White
SB - Wilson
SB - Demski
WR - Clercius

We need another WR. Hard to determine if we have the budget for another high priced WR when we don't know what Wilson's salary is.

We also need another DB, DT, DE and possibly another OG/C....

I think we have enough competition at DB with some of the signings. I really like Cameron McCutcheon to take that spot.
DT we need help. We have 3 really solid Canadians and then Jamal Woods plus some more prospects. I don't hate where we are there.
At DE I think we need to find some real difference makers there. Willie regressed a little last season, and I'd expect a little more this season. Vaughters was okay, but nothing like Jeffcoat to be honest at creating pressure.

I'm not sure if our DL has personnel issues or coaching issues?
We need to scheme our guys into pressure a little better. I think coaches can get more creative for sure. 

[Blue In BC]

I think we have enough competition at DB with some of the signings. I really like Cameron McCutcheon to take that spot.
DT we need help. We have 3 really solid Canadians and then Jamal Woods plus some more prospects. I don't hate where we are there.
At DE I think we need to find some real difference makers there. Willie regressed a little last season, and I'd expect a little more this season. Vaughters was okay, but nothing like Jeffcoat to be honest at creating pressure.

I'm not sure if our DL has personnel issues or coaching issues?
We need to scheme our guys into pressure a little better. I think coaches can get more creative for sure. 

3 man scheme was used too often. Woods is still a potential free agent as is Vaughters. So DL is a problem at this moment. Whether either is re-signed is a TBD.

We always have new candidates at DB but might go into TC needing both CB's. That isn't my preference but we'll see.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

White is a big upgrade over Sterns.

Considering Sterns was probably earning under $120k, I'm not so sure, he gave them good bang for the their buck.  TBH never cared for Tim White, if I listed 10 receivers I'd like to sign from around the league, he wouldn't be on it. 

[theaardvark]

Considering Sterns was probably earning under $120k, I'm not so sure, he gave them good bang for the their buck.  TBH never cared for Tim White, if I listed 10 receivers I'd like to sign from around the league, he wouldn't be on it. 

To be fair, 10 receivers would be the top receiver on every club, and Lawler probably beats White out in that category.

I'd bet he'd be in the top 10 FA receivers list, and top 3 currently available receivers list

Hope it works out, there is no doubt he is talented and has returning possibilities, which can come in handy.

And Condell.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Wheatfall would take that last spot right? I think all we can afford after that is entry level contracts for WR's, so we better make sure we have solid competition in that department!

I hope they hang onto Wheatfall, he might even accept a PR spot if no other team signs him in FA.  Also hoping that 6'-5" Jahmal Banks from Nebraska makes the team as a PR player, he could become a great possession receiver who can also win difficult 50/50 balls.

[dd]

This is a good signing, Tim White is a playmaker and can make plays for us. He's got history with Condell and Zack has history with condell, so our offense is moving in the right direction

[blue_gold_84]

Surprised we went this way, but giving Collaros another target with hands is good.  As a deep threat, lets hope Zach has the arm strength to get it to him.  Here's to a season of "dropping dimes"

And a stout enough O-line to give him time in the pocket and for receivers to get into their routes.

[GOLDMEMBER]

I would have rather had Mack but he can't stay on the field.

Could be an awesome acquisition or a complete bust. Time will tell...

I remember him dropping EZ passes last year.

[blue_or_die]

I'm happy we went after a proven rec FA.

Demski, Pokey and White is a very solid top 3. So glad we didn't just stand pat and give Wilson and Demski that whole workload. We have a set of real weapons now.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Very well spoken, good first impression.

[dd]

Very good interview, never heard him interviewed before, I like him and his attitude. The man is threat everytime he touches the ball, can't wait to see him play, he can hurt you a number of different ways, our offense just got noticeably better - White, Demski and Wi1son a11 capab1e of scoring everytime they touch the ba11, and with a bonafide passing attack wi11 open up things for the run game and Brady. Now get us a centre to snap the ba11 for us!!

[TBURGESS]

Tim White dropped half as many as he caught last year.

[Pete]

Tim White dropped half as many as he caught last year.

and yet he still had more yards than any bomber reciever last year and his receptions to targets was better than Lawler  and Mack and the same as McInnis none of whom has been talked about having bad hands

[dd]

Tim White dropped half as many as he caught last year.

The guy has had 4 straight 1000 + yd seasons , ya he's a real bum!! We ll have 3-1000 yd receivers on our offense this year, and Collaros is going to throw for 5000 yds, man I am bummed about this signing!!

[BLUEBOMBER]

White is prone to drop passes.. don't see this stopping.

[peg_city]

White is prone to drop passes.. don't see this stopping.

The Adarius Bowman of his time

[Jesse]

I think this is being overblown to a certain extent. The guy is peppered with targets every year (between 125-150 per season). Every receiver will drop a certain percentage of his plays and White, with well over 100 opportunities a year, will drop more than the next guy who was only targeted 75 times.

The biggest thing that he brings - that we have been missing - is he gets open. In so many ways, Timothy is the perfect fit for us.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

White is prone to drop passes.. don't see this stopping.

John Hodge was brave enough to ask him about that during his press conference, usually it's Friesen who asks the awkward questions.

[Jesse]

John Hodge was brave enough to ask him about that during his press conference, usually it's Friesen who asks the awkward questions.

Hodge is the worst.

[blue_gold_84]

Hodge is the worst.

He's not brave for doing his job, either.

[GOLDMEMBER]

He dropped those passes because he played in Hammytown.

[Blue In BC]

I'd still be interested in bringing Sterns back. He'd have to understand that barring injury he may end up on the PR for most of the season. That's tough for a player to accept but I don't think he'll get much more opportunity than that elsewhere.

Essentially we have no holdovers as depth from last season. What the team expectations are for some of the rookies comes into play. We look at many during TC and pre season and last year we kept ZERO. Those that were kept were free agent acquisitions that didn't pan out.

At least we know what Sterns can do.

[Pete]

The only thing about sterns is we need a reciever with better blocking capabilites

[Blue In BC]

The only thing about sterns is we need a reciever with better blocking capabilites

I agree but White is about the same size as Sterns so we haven't improved in that area. White may be a better receiver but Sterns would be plug and play if there is an injury.

OTOH, we have a new OC that is familiar with White and not Sterns.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

The only thing about sterns is we need a reciever with better blocking capabilites

Sterns was good with the quick hitters as a reliable target picking up 5-10 yds, which should be a staple of the Bomber attack, but he didn't have much success downfield breaking open for bigger gains.  If White has any advantage it will be further downfield, he's not going to help with the blocking much, which is a key element all Rider receivers contribute.  Hopefully they find more muscle for the last receiver spot and Condell figures out how to make better use of Clercius.

[dd]

I think this is being overblown to a certain extent. The guy is peppered with targets every year (between 125-150 per season). Every receiver will drop a certain percentage of his plays and White, with well over 100 opportunities a year, will drop more than the next guy who was only targeted 75 times.

The biggest thing that he brings - that we have been missing - is he gets open. In so many ways, Timothy is the perfect fit for us.

Totally agree. All this whining about some dropped passes, everybody drops them, everybody. And you nailed it, the guy is a play maker who will mae something out of absolutely nothing and defenses will have to respect him which means Wilson and demski will benefit from that. And he's fast, him on the jet sweep is going to be deadly

[Blue In BC]

Totally agree. All this whining about some dropped passes, everybody drops them, everybody. And you nailed it, the guy is a play maker who will mae something out of absolutely nothing and defenses will have to respect him which means Wilson and demski will benefit from that. And he's fast, him on the jet sweep is going to be deadly

White is a very good player and he's very fast which is a very important aspect to have.

[TBURGESS]

Some people refuse to look at both sides. White is a playmaker who drops a lot of balls. He's fast and small. He runs good routes and doesn't block. The upsides are why we got him. The downsides are why he was available. 

[blue_or_die]

Some people refuse to look at both sides. White is a playmaker who drops a lot of balls. He's fast and small. He runs good routes and doesn't block. The upsides are why we got him. The downsides are why he was available.

Some people only ever post about the downsides.

Some people refuse to look at both sides.

[gordo]

Love this move. 

Tim White has been one of the most electric receivers in the league for years and consistently gets over 1,000 yards.  Not to mention a ton of TDs.  The drops are outweighed by his production and as a season ticket holder I appreciate watching entertaining guys like Tim White.  Great job by Walters.

But with this signing it looks like Schoen is not coming back unless on a reduced contract to prove his health. I`d love to see that too and hoping for the best for him.  Was my favourite receiver when healthy.

[Pete]

Some people only ever post about the downsides.

Some people refuse to look at both sides.

even in this forum there isn't one receiver that posters haven't had a issue with, no matter who Walters signed it would have been negatively criticized

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

even in this forum there isn't one receiver that posters haven't had a issue with, no matter who Walters signed it would have been negatively criticized

True, White won't have pressure to become the star receiver and he has a good group to work with so he should be a great complimentary piece.  I expect Walters to sign one more experienced receiver and hope he's from a different mould than all the others.

[Jesse]

True, White won't have pressure to become the star receiver and he has a good group to work with so he should be a great complimentary piece.  I expect Walters to sign one more experienced receiver and hope he's from a different mould than all the others.

I don't know, we can't buy every position in FA. Seems par for the course to have one spot filled internally. Otherwise, what do we have scouts for?

[Cool Spot]

Between Demski, Wilson, White, Sterns, and Wheatfall, the Bombers probably have all they really need at receiver (relative to their budget) considering they also have Oliveira at running back who - as he showed last year - is also a threat in the passing game.

At this point, at least on offense, I think the Bombers should be focusing more on their O-line, and plugging gaps on Defense.

[M.O.A.B.]

Between Demski, Wilson, White, Sterns, and Wheatfall, the Bombers probably have all they really need at receiver (relative to their budget) considering they also have Oliveira at running back who - as he showed last year - is also a threat in the passing game.

At this point, at least on offense, I think the Bombers should be focusing more on their O-line, and plugging gaps on Defense.

Sterns and Wheatfall are pending FA's so there's a chance that they not be back.
Plus we need to do better.

[BLUEBOMBER]

I would let Sterns and Wheatfall go. We can do better...

[bomb squad]

I would let Sterns and Wheatfall go. We can do better...

I see both those guys as on an upward trend. Wheatfall is fearless across the middle. He was a victim of some sellout passes by both Streveler & Collaros from what I remember.

[towelie]

I'd bet they let them both go. We have our vets who can step in and play. With those extra spots they usually want to give a couple fresh faces a look... try and find our next Pokey

[Tecno]

Some people refuse to look at both sides. White is a playmaker who drops a lot of balls. He's fast and small. He runs good routes and doesn't block. The upsides are why we got him. The downsides are why he was available.

Post of the week.

Succinct and pithy.

He has been dropping more than your average $200k REC.  Instead of improving it seems to be getting a bit worse.  But it's not an insurmountable problem.

I'm shocked at how well spoken he is (in the presser).  More like a Gino than a Kenny.  Sounds like a smart guy and should be a great MOS fit.

[Tecno]

I still ponder why HAM usually made him the DNA (25 snap guy).  Just some ratio cheating or something about him where he can't play all snaps?

[Jesse]

I still ponder why HAM usually made him the DNA (25 snap guy).  Just some ratio cheating or something about him where he can't play all snaps?

25 snaps where he's taking the place of a Canadian. He can still play the rest of the game taking an american spot.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

25 snaps where he's taking the place of a Canadian. He can still play the rest of the game taking an american spot.

If they did that they could start both Nield and Clercius and bring White in for Clercius shortly after, splitting reps depending on the blocking assignments.  I'd be surprised if O'Shea all of a sudden embraced this loophole.

[theaardvark]

If they did that they could start both Nield and Clercius and bring White in for Clercius shortly after, splitting reps depending on the blocking assignments.  I'd be surprised if O'Shea all of a sudden embraced this loophole.

The reason we avoided the loophole was for the extra draft pick... if we need to make the ratio adjustment to get a dynamic player on the field, screw the draft pick.

You can't make Taylor the DNA, but you can designate White the DNA when Taylor is on the field...  that gets Taylor 25 touches.

[Tecno]

25 snaps where he's taking the place of a Canadian. He can still play the rest of the game taking an american spot.

True, and easily overlooked.  However, that one game where TSN said HAM got the notice they were up to 25 (maybe 23 at the time) I recall White didn't see the field at all right after.

[Tecno]

If they did that they could start both Nield and Clercius and bring White in for Clercius shortly after, splitting reps depending on the blocking assignments.  I'd be surprised if O'Shea all of a sudden embraced this loophole.

Oh, I didn't mean we'd start playing White the same way.  I 100% guarantee MOS will continue to 100% ignore the DNA/DNS nonsense.  And I would 100% guarantee he is thinking it's bunk.

Well... unless we have a major paradigm shift in thinking because "business as Mafia-usual" didn't get us anywhere last season, and they know that...

[theaardvark]

Oh, I didn't mean we'd start playing White the same way.  I 100% guarantee MOS will continue to 100% ignore the DNA/DNS nonsense.  And I would 100% guarantee he is thinking it's bunk.

Well... unless we have a major paradigm shift in thinking because "business as Mafia-usual" didn't get us anywhere last season, and they know that...

Have you watched this FA tampering period?

The hiring of Tommy Condell, a veteran CFL co-ordinator?

This is not the 2025 Mafia, sir.

Missing a home GC seems to have changed the paradigm bigly.

[Tecno]

Have you watched this FA tampering period?

The hiring of Tommy Condell, a veteran CFL co-ordinator?

This is not the 2025 Mafia, sir.

In some ways, sure.  Regarding the team stance on DNAs??  That would be like the last thing MOS gives in to.  Even if Condell is dying for it (did OTT use it much??) it still has to get past MOS.

Missing a home GC seems to have changed the paradigm bigly.

Hehe, WM hella mad he has to refund everyone's playoff ticket $$ this off-season??   

[GCn19]

Why put Taylor in for more than a few snaps a game?