2026 Main Training Camp - News & Views

[Jesse]

Jake Kelly could be close to expiring, drafted in 2023, he's been given opportunities but hasn't really excelled in any way.  He was on and off the PR last season a few times so he's almost expendable.  It might come down to a fight between Hallett, Ball and Kelly for the last ST spot, he's 5 years younger than Hallett and has been healthier so that could play in his favour.

I wasn't really looking for him, but never once noticed Kelly in practice.

I did notice #7 a bunch, who is Ethan Stuart, a 2026 draft choice.

[pdirks67]

3Down reporting that Jovan Santos-Knox is out for the season.

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/18/winnipeg-blue-bombers-rule-jovan-santos-knox-out-for-2026-season/

Veteran linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox is not expected to play for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2026 after suffering a season-ending injury, in-house reporter Ed Tait reported on Monday.

https://x.com/EdTaitWFC/status/2056433895797858607

[Sir Blue and Gold]

It was a weird signing anyway.

[CrazyCanuck89]

It was a weird signing anyway.

Agreed!  Give Shay and Smith more reps.

[Ridermania]

Tough situation for JSK, long & tough road to recovery from an achilles injury.

[gobombersgo]

[Blue In BC]

3Down reporting that Jovan Santos-Knox is out for the season.

https://3downnation.com/2026/05/18/winnipeg-blue-bombers-rule-jovan-santos-knox-out-for-2026-season/

Veteran linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox is not expected to play for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2026 after suffering a season-ending injury, in-house reporter Ed Tait reported on Monday.

https://x.com/EdTaitWFC/status/2056433895797858607

Unfortunate result. Is there any real competition at WIL now or does K. Wilson have that locked up?

[Jesse]

Unfortunate result. Is there any real competition at WIL now or does K. Wilson have that locked up?

Very unlikely that Wilson position was ever in danger..

[Blue In BC]

Very unlikely that Wilson position was ever in danger..

Even before we signed Santos-Knox I thought Woodbey or one of the Canadian LB's drafted last year might be in the mix at WIL. Then the on going question about Ayers role and we still have 2 other import LB's on the roster.

K. Wilson is not horrible but he shouldn't just be handed the role as a starter IMO.

[Jesse]

Even before we signed Santos-Knox I thought Woodbey or one of the Canadian LB's drafted last year might be in the mix at WIL. Then the on going question about Ayers role and we still have 2 other import LB's on the roster.

K. Wilson is not horrible but he shouldn't just be handed the role as a starter IMO.

I agree, but here we are.

[BomberFan73]

Blue Bombers Transactions - May 18, 2026

WINNIPEG, MB., May 18, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions.

Added to roster:
American defensive tackle Jonah Pace (6-5, 285, Iowa)
Global Punter Keegan Andrews (6-3, 250, UMass)

Released from roster:
American receiver Key'Shawn Smith

6'3 250?  That's a big assed punter!    

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Even before we signed Santos-Knox I thought Woodbey or one of the Canadian LB's drafted last year might be in the mix at WIL. Then the on going question about Ayers role and we still have 2 other import LB's on the roster.

K. Wilson is not horrible but he shouldn't just be handed the role as a starter IMO.

Kyrie probably rotates with Woodbey and potentially Ayers on passing downs as he gets eased out of the picture this year, hopefully he remains healthy and does well in his final season and retires on his own initiative. 

[Blue In BC]

Kyrie probably rotates with Woodbey and potentially Ayers on passing downs as he gets eased out of the picture this year, hopefully he remains healthy and does well in his final season and retires on his own initiative. 

That would make some sense but my view is that we might not be able to get all of them on the AR at the same time.

IIRC, Woodbey only got on the roster when Griffin was on IR or some combination of injuries?

[Jesse]

That would make some sense but my view is that we might not be able to get all of them on the AR at the same time.

IIRC, Woodbey only got on the roster when Griffin was on IR or some combination of injuries?

But this year, Griffin and Woodbey are on the field together (with Wilson too).

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

That would make some sense but my view is that we might not be able to get all of them on the AR at the same time.

IIRC, Woodbey only got on the roster when Griffin was on IR or some combination of injuries?

That was his first year which he started on the PR where he sat until Sept, he's now getting rave reviews from TC, it wouldn't surprise me if he became the starter and Kyrie spelled him as needed.  Griffin probably wins the SAM spot and shares a bit with Smith, I think the glut of LB's is the real reason Kramdi is being moved to Safety.