Bombers add 3 more

[VictorRomano]

According to CFL's tranactions page, the Bombers have signed:

RB Joseph (J.J.) Taylor (Arizona - 5'6", 185#) - spent 3 years with the Patriots, and 2024 with the Texans.

Higlights:  https://youtu.be/oFeZ3lwTXcs?si=gSn-L-SVY-hOueLA

https://youtu.be/25DrPimH-OA?si=upWvwAX-loOw6Xne



WR Dorian Singer (Utah, 6'0", 185#)  Singer  spent time in 2025 on Jacksonville's PR.

 Highlights:  https://youtu.be/o2m8QHnLvdk?si=jBI9unzyMTafghj9


LB Micah Cretsinger (Saginaw Valley State, 6'0", 238#)

Highlights;  https://youtu.be/p_D0Co0SOec?si=cH3eBby3Xexr_HYB

[markf]

How the heck did we get Taylor?

[ModAdmin]

Blue Bombers add 3 to Roster

WINNIPEG, MB., FebruarDorian Sy 2, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American wide receiver Dorian Singer, American running back J.J Taylor, and American linebacker Micah Cretsinger.

Singer (6-0, 191, Utah; born: October 16, 2002, in Saint Paul, MN.) joins the Bombers after time in the NFL and a four-year collegiate career with Utah (2024), USC (2023), and Arizona (2021-2022).

In 2025, Singer signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent, attending rookie minicamp and training camp. He appeared in all three preseason games, recording seven receptions for 59 yards, and was later signed to the Jaguars' practice squad before being waived shortly after.

Singer completed his collegiate career at Utah, starting all 12 games and recording 53 receptions for 702 yards and one touchdown. Prior to Utah, he played at USC, where he totaled 24 receptions for 289 yards and three touchdowns in 12 games (10 starts).

In his breakout season at Arizona in 2022, Singer emerged as one of the Pac-12's top receivers, leading the conference with 1,105 receiving yards on 66 receptions while adding six touchdowns and starting 11 of 12 games.

Taylor (5-6, 185, Arizona; born: January 4, 1998, in Corona, CA.) joins the Bombers after six seasons in the NFL (2020-2025), and a four-year collegiate career with Arizona (2016-2019).

In 2020, Taylor signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent, making the practice squad out of training camp. He was promoted to the active roster and made his professional debut in a Week 1 win versus the Miami Dolphins. Across six seasons with New England (2020-2023) and Houston (2024-2025), he has appeared in 17 games, totaling 62 rushing attempts for 200 yards and two touchdowns, along with eight receptions for 20 yards.

Collegiately, Taylor appeared in 49 games and recorded 3,263 rushing yards on 587 carries for 18 rushing touchdowns. He also contributed as a receiver with 62 catches for 487 yards and two receiving touchdowns, finishing his collegiate career with 3,750 all-purpose yards. Taylor's best season came in 2018 when he recorded 1,434 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns.

Cretsinger (6-0, 238, Saginaw Valley State; born: July 11, 2001, in Jackson, MI.) signs with the Bombers after signing in the NFL and CFL (2025), and a four-year collegiate career with Saginaw Valley State (2021-2024).

Cretsinger signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent and participated in rookie minicamp before being waived. He later signed with the Ottawa Redblacks during 2025 training camp and was released at final roster cuts.

During his collegiate career at Saginaw Valley State, Cretsinger appeared in 44 games and recorded 271 total tackles (147 solo, 124 assists), 32.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. He added 10 interceptions, 10 pass breakups, seven forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries, scoring five defensive touchdowns. Cretsinger earned four All-GLIAC selections, multiple All-American honours, and was a finalist for the 2024 Cliff Harris Award, presented to the nation's top small-college defensive player.

[kkc60]

Taylor is intriguing. A genuine playmaker, could really fit the CFL game. Where he fits with us is another question though.

[VictorRomano]

Taylor is intriguing. A genuine playmaker, could really fit the CFL game. Where he fits with us is another question though.

I was really curious about this myself.  Like, I can't see where this guy fits in on the AR.

- He's clearly not beating out Brady for RB1.
- He's probably not beating out Peterson as RB2.
- He's way, WAAAY smaller (like 45lbs lighter and 5" shorter) than Chris-Ike, so I'm not sure he's even in line to be RB3, or on ST.

So where does he fit on the AR?  Maybe a returner candidate, although it seems his touches on kick/punt returns were really limited.....

[Pigskin]

I was really curious about this myself.  Like, I can't see where this guy fits in on the AR.

- He's clearly not beating out Brady for RB1.
- He's probably not beating out Peterson as RB2.
- He's way, WAAAY smaller (like 45lbs lighter and 5" shorter) than Chris-Ike, so I'm not sure he's even in line to be RB3, or on ST.

So where does he fit on the AR?  Maybe a returner candidate, although it seems his touches on kick/punt returns were really limited.....

Yes, it seems like it's a waste of TC space.

[Blue In BC]

Yes, it seems like it's a waste of TC space.

Same as last year with Cooley. It may come down to how well Peterson shows as a back up if Oliveria is injured for an extended period. In game replacement is one thing but does a longer injury force a ratio flip?

Maybe Taylor is the next Mack Herron? lol He's close in size and weight to Mini Mack.

[blue_gold_84]

Maybe Taylor is the next Mack Herron? lol He's close in size and weight to Mini Mack.

Similar size and stature with Blink, too.

[theaardvark]

If he has the talent, he definitely can replace anyone.  Brady is a tough one, but Peterson for sure.  Using him for load management on Brady, and giving defenses fits in adapting to the personnel sets will be amazing.

The key here is, was this Walters picking up on a stud player the scouts pointed him at, or was this a request from Condell?

[Blue In BC]

If he has the talent, he definitely can replace anyone.  Brady is a tough one, but Peterson for sure.  Using him for load management on Brady, and giving defenses fits in adapting to the personnel sets will be amazing.

The key here is, was this Walters picking up on a stud player the scouts pointed him at, or was this a request from Condell?

It would require having him as a DI and that's already an issue with considering a 3 import OL. If he's better than Peterson he'll have to wait on the PR and then we'll need to make some sort of ratio accommodation.

[theaardvark]

It would require having him as a DI and that's already an issue with considering a 3 import OL. If he's better than Peterson he'll have to wait on the PR and then we'll need to make some sort of ratio accommodation.

Thats why we spent on Neild, re-upped our Nat D players. We have a plethora of Nat LB/DB that might step forward. We can make Willie DNA.

If this guy is as good as his history says he is, they will find a way to keep him on the AR and get him touches.

[Blue In BC]

Thats why we spent on Neild, re-upped our Nat D players. We have a plethora of Nat LB/DB that might step forward. We can make Willie DNA.

If this guy is as good as his history says he is, they will find a way to keep him on the AR and get him touches.

Not going to happen for the same reason it didn't in 2025. You can't add a 3 import OL and an import RB without making a change elsewhere with the ratio.

We keep adding import receivers for TC. I don't imagine we're starting 3 Canadian receivers.

[theaardvark]

Not going to happen for the same reason it didn't in 2025. You can't add a 3 import OL and an import RB without making a change elsewhere with the ratio.

We keep adding import receivers for TC. I don't imagine we're starting 3 Canadian receivers.

If this guy has the talent, you find a spot for him on the field.

[Blue In BC]

If this guy has the talent, you find a spot for him on the field.

We say that every year about a bunch of prospects. Oliveria is the starting RB and he's not going to see a bunch less reps barring injury. So having any import RB on the AR is counter productive. By definition it has to be a Canadian that might see some duty on ST's.  Oliveria is earning $290K this season and you can still only have 12 players on offence at one time.

Dream on.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

It would be nice if CFL rosters were bigger and we could realistically roster a Canadian and American running back.

More competition amongst players leads to a better quality product.