Blue Bombers Transactions - May 5, 2026

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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)

[Blue In BC]

He sounds like a good one.

9 import LB's listed not counting Grifffin and Woodbey. Those 2 are a hybrid DB/LB I suppose.

Roster shows 14 LB's. A few might be pure LB's and some may be capable of other roles.

It's going to be a battle that's for sure.

[Blueforlife]

I thought the same, we way too deep but this guy sounds like a baller

[Blue In BC]

I thought the same, we way too deep but this guy sounds like a baller

A couple may land on the PR. Obviously we're well covered if we have some early injuries in TC. It's still a bit curious that we're bringing in so many. Perhaps some of those from 2025 might be in serious competition. That's just for the imports and then we have the chance that one or more of the Canadians make a stand to be next man up.

The final results will be interesting and I have no idea how this well end up. That's not a bad thing.

[Pete]

107 bodies, thats just crazy, I'm not sure how you evaluate who is a gamer

[Blueforlife]

Remember we will have a lot cut early, hurt or won't show up

[Tecno]

107 bodies, thats just crazy, I'm not sure how you evaluate who is a gamer

If you have a year under your belt in WFC you have the leg up.  If you're an unknown rookie... you gotta flash, and flash fast.  Sometimes even that isn't enough!!

[Blue In BC]

I think we have to release about 10-15 before the main TC. Today we'll have a few no shows and perhaps a few fail their physical.

That's all normal.

We have about 10 non counters which would take our roster to 97 counters. Main TC is down to 85 counters on May 9.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

107 bodies, thats just crazy, I'm not sure how you evaluate who is a gamer

107 bodies in rookie camp?

[Blue In BC]

107 bodies in rookie camp?

No. That's the total number on our roster, not how many rookies we have.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

No. That's the total number on our roster, not how many rookies we have.

Right, what is the limit allowed in TC?

[Blue In BC]

Right, what is the limit allowed in TC?

85 non counters in rookie camp until May 9. We have about 12 non counters at the moment. On May 12 we have to reduce to 75 + non counters.

There are some missing bits of info. A couple of non drafted players that are non counters. A few imports on roster on CFL.CA but not on roster shown in this string.

Could be a day late which doesn't help their chances in a short window. Also a few late signings that also don't show on either roster yet ( Clinton ) for one.

I won't be surprised if we see a few deletions as early as tonight.  One dropped pass, missed coverage or tweaked ankle could end an attempt.

[BomberFan73]

I'm sure that some of the southern boys saw the snow today and said "hell nah!"

[Blue In BC]

I see Novak was transferred to Injured Veteran.  I thought that might be the case and that he might not be available until mid season.  It might also explain drafting a couple more this year.

[Jesse]

I see Novak was transferred to Injured Veteran.  I thought that might be the case and that he might not be available until mid season.  It might also explain drafting a couple more this year.

That's a shame. Didn't realize it was that serious.