Blue Bombers roster - 2026-2027

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Current Roster

Zach Collaros-8    QB  A  re-signed May 23 2025                $550,000 (salary)
Dru Brown-4 QB A
Bryce Perkins-9  QB  A  signed Nov 25 2025    2027
Taylor Elgersma-13  QB  N  signed Apr 17 2026    2027  2028
                 
Brady Oliveira-20  RB  N  extended Dec 15 2025    2027  2028    $290,000
Michael Chris-Ike-25  RB  N  signed May 2024 
Matthew Peterson-22 RB  N  traded Apr 29 2025    2027   
Dante Daniels-73  TE  N  signed April 30 2026    2027

Ontaria Wilson-80  WR  A  extended Dec 9 2025    2027
Tim White-12  WR  A  signed Jan 28 2026    $222,000
Dorian Singer-17  WR  A  signed Feb 2 2026    2027
Nic Demski-10  WR  N  extended Dec 18 2025    2027    $240,000
Tommy Nield-83  WR  N  signed Feb 10 2026    2027    $175,000
Kevens Clercius-86  WR  N  signed May 5 2024   
Gavin Cobb-82  WR  N  extended Jan 16 2026   
Joey Corcoran-81  WR  N  signed May 5 2025 2027 

Stanley Bryant-66    OL  A  extended Jan 26 2026     
Gabe Wallace-61  OL  N  signed May 5 2024   
Asotui Eli-65      OL  N  extended Dec 30 2025    2027
Patrick Neufeld-53    OL  N  extended Jan 16 2026   
Jarell Broxton-55  OL  A  signed Feb 10 2026    2027    $250,000
Tyler Elsbury-64  OL  A  signed Dec 8 2025    2027  2028
Micah Vanterpool-68  OL  A  signed Feb 2 2024   
Hunter Poncius-58  OL  A  signed Nov 17 2025    2027
Ethan Vibert-62  OL  N  signed May 2 2025    2027   

Sergio Castillo-14  K  A  extended Jan 19 2026    2027    $140,000     
Jamieson Sheahan-18    P  G  extended Jan 19 2026    $100,000 
Ian Leroux-42  LS  N  signed Nov 26 2024    2027   
Trey Vaval-23  KR/DB  A  signed Feb 14 2025    2027

David Reese-58  DE  A  May 2 2026    2027
Cameron Lawson-99    DT  N  extended Dec 10 2025    2027
Jake Ceresna-94  DL  A  signed Feb 6 2026    2027    $235,000
Willie Jefferson-5    DE  A    extended Jan 22 2026    $186,500
Thiadric Hansen-35 DL G
Michael Fletcher-93 DT A
Tanner Schmekel-96    DT  N  extended Jan 5 2026
Kydran Jenkins-54  DL  A  signed Oct 2 2025   
De'Shaan Dixon-90  DE  A  signed Nov 17 2025    2027
Nuer Gatkuoth-43  DE  N  May 12 2026    2027
Matt Jaworski-56 DL A

Tony Jones-33  LB  A  extended Dec 4 2024      $117,500
Kyrie Wilson-19    LB  A  extended Jan 26 2026   
Michael Griffin-32  DB  A  extended Jan 18 2026   
T Gaskill-Cadwallader-47    LB  N  extended Jan 8 2026      2027
Lane Novak-48  LB  N  signed May 2 2025    2027     
Connor Shay-34  LB  N  signed May 13 2025    2027   
Charles-Elliot Bouliane-52  LB  N  signed April 30 2026    2027
Ethan Stuart-7  DB  N  signed May 1 2026      2027
Michael Ayers-49  LB  A  signed Feb 2 2024   
Brody Clark-59  LB  N  signed April 30 2026    2027
Dylan Haza-30 LB A    2027
Jaylen Smith-39  LB  N  signed May 5 2025    2027   
Jaiden Woodbey-26  DB/LB  A  signed Mar 6 2025   
Jovan Santos-Knox-45  LB  A  signed Feb 10 2026   

Major Williams-41  DB  A  signed Oct 2 2025    2027             
Deatrick Nichols-1    DB  A  extended Dec 18 2025    $175,000
Redha Kramdi-6    DB  N  extended Dec 6 2025    2027      $180,000
Evan Holm-31    DB  A  extended Jan 6 2026    2027    $180,000
Jonathan Moxey-2  DB  A  signed Feb 10 2026    2027    $135,000
Jake Kelly-16  DB  N  signed May 5 2023   
Nick Hallett-21  DB  N  signed Feb 11 2026   
Cam Allen-0  DB  A  signed Feb 14 2025   
Ethan Ball-29  LB/DB  N  signed May 2 2025    2027   

Bold - pending free agent

Future contracts:
2026-11-05   WPG   TRINIDAD, Kris   DL   A   Old Dominion   ADD   Future Active
2026-10-31   WPG   FIELDS III, Clay   DB   A   Chattanooga   ADD   Future Active
2026-10-31   WPG   POLLARD, Norell   DL   A   Virginia Tech   ADD   Future Active
2026-10-31   WPG   AJIROTUTU, Temi   OL   A   Villanova   ADD   Future Active
2026-10-28   WPG   CRAWFORD, Jeremiah   OL   A   Tennessee   ADD   Future Active
2026-10-08   WPG   EDWARDS II, Virdel   DB   A   Hawaii   ADD   Future Active
2026-09-02   WPG   SHENAULT, La'Vontae   WR   A   Northeastern State   ADD   Future Active
2026-08-29   WPG   LENON, Nicholas   DL   A   Merrimack   ADD   Future Active

Once A Bomber Always A Bomber:
Jerand Bradley-84 WR A -released from practice roster Nov 8 2026
DJ Harvey Jr.-36 DB A -released from practice roster Nov 8 2026
Matt Henry-88 WR A -released from practice roster Nov 8 2026
Vyshonne Janusas-15 WR N -released from practice roster Nov 8 2026
Tamon Lynum-38 DB A -released from practice roster Nov 8 2026
Nouredin Nouili-69 OL G -released from practice roster Nov 8 2026
Jordan Taylor-41 DB A -released from practice roster Nov 8 2026
Ridge Texada-37  DB  A  signed Sep 3 2025 -released from practice roster Nov 8 2026

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Eastern Final roster

Zach Collaros-8 QB A
Dru Brown-4 QB A
Bryce Perkins-9 QB A

Brady 0liveira-20 RB N
Michael Chris-Ike-25 RB N
Dante Daniels-87 TE N

Ontaria Wilson-80 WR A
Tim White-12 WR A
Dorian Singer-17 WR A
Nic Demski-10 WR N
Tommy Nield 83 WR N
Kevens Clercius-86 WR N

Stanley Bryant-66 OL A
Gabe Wallace-61 OL N
Asotui Eli-65 OL N
Patrick Neufeld-53 OL N
Jarell Broxton-55 OL A
Tyler Elsbury-64 OL A

Sergio Castillo-14 K A
Jamieson Sheahan-18 P G
Ian Leroux-42 LS N

David Reese-45 DE A
Cameron Lawson-99 DT N
Jake Ceresna-94 DT A
Willie Jefferson-5 DE A
Thiadric Hansen-35 DL G
Michael Fletcher-93 DT A
Tanner Schmekel-96 DL N
Kydran Jenkins-44 DE A

Tony Jones-33 LB A
Kyrie Wilson-19 LB A
Michael Griffin II-32 DB A
Tanner Cadwallader-47 LB N
Lane Novak-48 LB N
Connor Shay-34 LB N
Charles-Elliot Bouliane-52 LB N
Ethan Stuart-7 DB N

Major Williams-24 DB A
Deatrick Nichols-1 DB A
Redha Kramdi-6 DB N
Evan Holm-31 DB A
Jonathan Moxey-2 DB A
Jake Kelly-16 DB N
Nick Hallett-21 DB N
Trey Vaval-23 DB A

1-Game Injured List
Michael Ayers-49 LB A
Brody Clark-27 LB N
Joey Corcoran-81 WR N
De'Shaan Dixon-90 DE A
Nuer Gatkuoth-40 DE N
Dylan Haza-30 LB A
Matthew Peterson-22 RB N
Hunter Poncius-58 OL A
Jaylen Smith-39 LB N
Ethan Vibert-62 OL N
Jaiden Woodbey-3 LB A

6-Game Injured List
Cam Allen-0 DB A
Ethan Ball-29 DB N
Gavin Cobb-82 WR N
Matt Jaworski-56 DL A
Jovan Santos-Knox-45 LB A

Reserve roster
Taylor Elgersma-13 QB N
Micah Vanterpool-68 OL A

Practice roster
Jerand Bradley-84 WR A
DJ Harvey Jr.-36 DB A
Matt Henry-88 WR A
Vyshonne Janusas-15 WR N
Tamon Lynum-38 DB A
Nouredin Nouili-69 OL G
Jordan Taylor-41 DB A
Ridge Texada-26 DB A

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Roster as of Nov 7 2026

Zach Collaros-8    QB  A  re-signed May 23 2025    2026 (Contract length)            $550,000 (salary)
Dru Brown-4 QB A
Bryce Perkins-9  QB  A  signed Nov 25 2025    2026  2027
Taylor Elgersma-13  QB  N  signed Apr 17 2026    2026  2027  2028
                 
Brady Oliveira-20  RB  N  extended Dec 15 2025    2026  2027  2028    $290,000
Michael Chris-Ike-25  RB  N  signed May 2024    2026
Matthew Peterson-22 RB  N  traded Apr 29 2025    2026
Dante Daniels-73  TE  N  signed April 30 2026    2026  2027

Ontaria Wilson-80  WR  A  extended Dec 9 2025    2026  2027
Tim White-12  WR  A  signed Jan 28 2026    2026    $222,000
Dorian Singer-17  WR  A  signed Feb 2 2026    2026  2027
Nic Demski-10  WR  N  extended Dec 18 2025    2026  2027    $240,000
Tommy Nield-83  WR  N  signed Feb 10 2026    2026  2027    $175,000
Kevens Clercius-86  WR  N  signed May 5 2024    2026
Gavin Cobb-82  WR  N  extended Jan 16 2026    2026
Joey Corcoran-81  WR  N  signed May 5 2025    2026

Stanley Bryant-66    OL  A  extended Jan 26 2026      2026
Gabe Wallace-61  OL  N  signed May 5 2024    2026
Asotui Eli-65      OL  N  extended Dec 30 2025    2026  2027
Patrick Neufeld-53    OL  N  extended Jan 16 2026    2026
Jarell Broxton-55  OL  A  signed Feb 10 2026    2026  2027    $250,000
Tyler Elsbury-64  OL  A  signed Dec 8 2025    2026  2027  2028
Micah Vanterpool-68  OL  A  signed Feb 2 2024    2026
Hunter Poncius-58  OL  A  signed Nov 17 2025    2026  2027
Ethan Vibert-62  OL  N  signed May 2 2025    2026

Sergio Castillo-14  K  A  extended Jan 19 2026    2026  2027    $140,000     
Jamieson Sheahan-18    P  G  extended Jan 19 2026    2026      $100,000 
Ian Leroux-42  LS  N  signed Nov 26 2024    2026
Trey Vaval-23  KR/DB  A  signed Feb 14 2025    2026  2027

David Reese-58  DE  A  May 2 2026    2026  2027
Cameron Lawson-99    DT  N  extended Dec 10 2025    2026  2027
Jake Ceresna-94  DL  A  signed Feb 6 2026    2026  2027    $235,000
Willie Jefferson-5    DE  A    extended Jan 22 2026    2026    $186,500
Thiadric Hansen-35 DL G
Michael Fletcher-93 DT A
Tanner Schmekel-96    DT  N  extended Jan 5 2026    2027
Kydran Jenkins-54  DL  A  signed Oct 2 2025    2026
De'Shaan Dixon-90  DE  A  signed Nov 17 2025    2026  2027
Nuer Gatkuoth-43  DE  N  May 12 2026    2026  2027
Matt Jaworski-56 DL A

Tony Jones-33  LB  A  extended Dec 4 2024      2026    $117,500
Kyrie Wilson-19    LB  A  extended Jan 26 2026    2026
Michael Griffin-32  DB  A  extended Jan 18 2026    2026
T Gaskill-Cadwallader-47    LB  N  extended Jan 8 2026      2026  2027
Lane Novak-48  LB  N  signed May 2 2025      2026
Connor Shay-34  LB  N  signed May 13 2025    2026
Charles-Elliot Bouliane-52  LB  N  signed April 30 2026    2026  2027
Ethan Stuart-7  DB  N  signed May 1 2026      2026  2027
Michael Ayers-49  LB  A  signed Feb 2 2024    2026
Brody Clark-59  LB  N  signed April 30 2026    2026  2027
Dylan Haza-30 LB A
Jaylen Smith-39  LB  N  signed May 5 2025    2026
Jaiden Woodbey-26  DB/LB  A  signed Mar 6 2025    2026
Jovan Santos-Knox-45  LB  A  signed Feb 10 2026    2026

Major Williams-41  DB  A  signed Oct 2 2025    2026           
Deatrick Nichols-1    DB  A  extended Dec 18 2025    2026    $175,000
Redha Kramdi-6    DB  N  extended Dec 6 2025    2026  2027      $180,000
Evan Holm-31    DB  A  extended Jan 6 2026    2026  2027    $180,000
Jonathan Moxey-2  DB  A  signed Feb 10 2026    2026  2027    $135,000
Jake Kelly-16  DB  N  signed May 5 2023    2026 
Nick Hallett-21  DB  N  signed Feb 11 2026    2026
Cam Allen-0  DB  A  signed Feb 14 2025    2026
Ethan Ball-29  LB/DB  N  signed May 2 2025    2026

Practice roster
Jerand Bradley-84 WR A
DJ Harvey Jr.-36 DB A
Matt Henry-88 WR A
Vyshonne Janusas-15 WR N
Tamon Lynum-38 DB A
Nouredin Nouili-69 OL G
Jordan Taylor-41 DB A
Ridge Texada-37  DB  A  signed Sep 3 2025

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Transactions:

2026-11-08   WPG   HARVEY JR., Damion   DB   A   Southern California   DEL   Free Agent
2026-11-08   WPG   TAYLOR, Jordan   DB   A   James Madison   DEL   Free Agent
2026-11-08   WPG   TEXADA, Ridge   DB   A   North Texas   DEL   Free Agent
2026-11-08   WPG   LYNUM, Tamon   DB   A   Pittsburgh   DEL   Free Agent
2026-11-08   WPG   BRADLEY, Jerand   WR   A   Kansas State   DEL   Free Agent
2026-11-08   WPG   JANUSAS, Vyshonne   WR   N   Guelph   DEL   Free Agent
2026-11-08   WPG   HENRY, Matthew   WR   A   Western Kentucky   DEL   Free Agent
2026-11-08   WPG   NOUILI, Nouredin   OL   G   Nebraska   DEL   Free Agent

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers have nearly 30 pending CFL free agents for 2027
by John Hodge  November 9, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers saw their season come to an end on Saturday following a 33-23 loss to the Montreal Alouettes in the East Final.

The team's most high-profile pending free agent is franchise quarterback Zach Collaros, who remains undecided about his future. Veteran offensive lineman Stanley Bryant and Patrick Neufeld are both mulling retirement, while defensive lineman Willie Jefferson indicated he wants to continue playing whether it's in Winnipeg or not.

Free agency won't officially get underway until February, but for now, these are the players currently set to hit the open market. This list is unofficial, and was compiled using anonymous 3DownNation sourcing.

Here is the full list of Blue Bombers whose contracts will expire in February. Please note that "N" denotes nationals (ie. Canadians), "A" denotes Americans, and "G" denotes Globals.

Quarterback

Dru Brown (A)
Zach Collaros (A)

Running back

None

Fullback

Michael Chris-Ike (N)

Receiver

Kevens Clercius (N)
Gavin Cobb (N)
Tim White (A)

Offensive line

Stanley Bryant (A)
Patrick Neufeld (N)
Micah Vanterpool (A)
Gabe Wallace (N)

Defensive line

Willie Jefferson (A)
Kydran Jenkins (A)
Thiadric Hansen (G)
Matt Jaworski (A)
Tanner Schmekel (N)

Linebacker

Michael Ayers (A)
Tony Jones (A)
Jovan Santos-Knox (A)
Kyrie Wilson (A)
Jaiden Woodbey (A)

Defensive back

Cam Allen (A)
Michael Griffin II (A)
Nick Hallett (N)
Jake Kelly (N)
Deatrick Nichols (A)

Specialists

Jamieson Sheahan (G)

When players finish the season on the practice roster, they immediately become free agents. As such, the following players are currently free to sign with any team: receivers Jerand Bradley (A), Matthew Henry (A), and Vyshonne Janusas (N), offensive lineman Nouredin Nouili (G), and defensive backs Damion Harvey Jr. (A), Tamon Lynum (A), Jordan Taylor (A), and Ridge Texada (A).

https://3downnation.com/2026/11/09/winnipeg-blue-bombers-have-nearly-30-pending-cfl-free-agents-for-2027/

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Stanley Bryant, Patrick Neufeld mulling retirement with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
by John Hodge  November 9, 2026

Including the playoffs, Stanley Bryant and Patrick Neufeld have played nearly 400 games with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

They may have also played their last.

Though neither of the veteran offensive linemen have made a final decision regarding their futures, both indicated they're mulling retirement after the team's recent loss to the Montreal Alouettes in the East Final.

https://3downnation.com/2026/11/09/stanley-bryant-patrick-neufeld-mulling-retirement-with-winnipeg-blue-bombers/

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Big Blue Review - Part 1: The Pending Free Agents
Ed Tait

There's always a tendency for a Canadian Football League fan base to panic a bit at this time of year when a season comes to a close and the list of pending free agents becomes public.

That will be no different here in Winnipeg after a look at the Blue Bombers list of players on expiring contracts, a collection of names that is 24 long and includes the two quarterbacks who combined to start every game this year along with future hall of famers and franchise icons.

There's also this: it's just as important to remember who isn't on this list and any roster that includes the likes of Brady Oliveira, Jarell Broxton, Jake Ceresna, Evan Holm, Redha Kramdi, Pokey Wilson, Major Williams, Dorian Singer, Nic Demski, Trey Vaval, Sergio Castillo and more has the foundation to compete with anyone in the CFL.

"We're going to find a way to get back to the top next year," Oliveira told reporters on Sunday. "Its not going to be a thing where it's a rebuild per se... it can't be.

"We still have great guys in this locker room that are really good football players and really good human beings that can win games for us. So, I think we'll be just fine."

That said, as is the case every year there is always significant work to get done in Bomberland this offseason, with the free agent to-do or not-to-do list among the highest priorities.

Here's a look at the list of Blue Bombers pending free agents whose contracts would expire in February (*indicates Canadian):

QUARTERBACK

Zach Collaros (Age: 38)

He's been one of the best to ever do it in Blue Bombers colours and his address Sunday to the media did have a farewell feel to it, but he hasn't officially ruled out playing next year.

Here's the reality: he's a future hall of famer, but he also missed seven starts this year -- including the Eastern Semi-Final -- and didn't finish three other games. A year ago, it was five starts missed. It will be his decision to make about whether he returns and then a Blue Bombers management decision to give the thumbs up or down to whether that happens in Winnipeg.

What happens at QB1 for the Blue Bombers heading into '27 is the biggest offseason roster decision this club has had to make in years.

Dru Brown (Age: 29)

Made seven starts for the Blue Bombers and the club went 3-4 in those games. Also came off the bench with a sensational performance in a playoff-clinching win over B.C. in the regular season finale.

He doesn't have the fiery disposition of Collaros, but the team repeatedly rallied behind him in his appearances over two stints with the team. Brown put up solid numbers during his two years in Ottawa -- including leading the team to the playoffs in '24 and throwing for almost 4,000 yards -- and the question now is whether what we see is what we get or if he can take his game to another level to become elite.

OFFENSIVE LINE

LT Stanley Bryant (Age: 40)

There are spots reserved for him in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the Winnipeg Football Club Hall of Fame and the Blue Bombers Ring of Honour.

Still, Father Time is undefeated, as they say, and the big man has a big decision to make this winter about his future.

RG Pat Neufeld* (Age: 37)

The three-time CFL All-Star was still solid this past season but with three young kids now -- including twins born this summer -- he spoke openly and honestly on Sunday about the toll on his body and the sacrifices his family, particularly his wife, make to allow him to play.

He and Bryant have been fixtures on the O-line for eons.

LG Gabe Wallace* (Age: 26)

The mammoth second-round pick in 2024 has morphed into a starter, with 32 starts over 35 games in the last two years. There is always a demand for Canadian OL on the open market, so he'll field calls if he gets there.

T-G Micah Vanterpool (Age: 27)

He's appeared in just nine games over the last three seasons, but the Blue Bombers like his versatility as a guard and tackle and he's a good fit in the clubhouse.

He's been patiently waiting for an opening and the uncertainty with the names listed above would make him an important target to re-sign.

RECEIVER

Kevens Clercius* (Age: 27)

A second-round pick in 2024, Clercius put up solid numbers in his first two years -- 35 catches for 352 yards and one TD as a rookie and 40-411-0 in his sophomore year.

Yet, he started just two games this year after 30 over his first two seasons and was essentially replaced in the starting lineup by Tommy Nield and Gavin Cobb.

Gavin Cobb* (Age: 28)

His production in his 12 starts this year was meh -- 17 receptions for 145 yards -- but he was also targeted just 25 times.

Cobb's best value is a versatile depth slotback/wide receiver who can also return kicks.

Tim White (Age: 32)

White came exactly as advertised -- leading the club with 88 receptions for 1,141 yards and adding six touchdowns. He's durable and always available and has now posted five consecutive 1K seasons.

If he's back in a corps that includes Nic Demski, Pokey Wilson and Dorian Singer, that's a formidable foursome.

RUNNING BACK/FULLBACK

Michael Chris-Ike* (Age: 27)

Rarely touches the ball on offence, but he is a bulldozer on special teams and finished third on the team in kick coverage tackles with 13.

DEFENSIVE LINE

DE Willie Jefferson (Age: 35)

Finished the year with seven quarterback sacks -- second only to Jake Ceresna's eight -- and added 13 knockdowns. His value as a leader and a popular player with the fan base goes beyond that.

This is a legacy decision: do the Blue Bombers bring a future hall of famer back or move on from that and watch him do his thing in another team's uniform?

DE Thiadric Hansen (Age: 33)

The likeable German was brought back as a depth piece this fall and suited up for four games plus the playoffs. He's put in seven years in the CFL now, including five with the Blue Bombers, but will there be an eighth?

DT Tanner Schmekel* (Age: 27)

Suited up for 12 games this year as a rotational player along the D-line and made five tackles. The club does have two other Canadian D-linemen under contract in Cam Lawson and Nuer Gatkuoth.

LINEBACKER

Tony Jones (Age: 31)

He's a tackling machine for the Blue Bombers and once again led the club in total defensive plays with 108 -- 91 tackles, two sacks, six knockdowns, one forced fumble, two tackles for losses, three special teams tackles and three fumble recoveries.

That's a ton of production, especially for a guy who also moved out of the middle to a rush end spot for a lot of snaps this year.

Kyrie Wilson (Age: 34)

Really struggled to stay healthy from 2021-24, missing 44 games over that stretch, but has suited up for every game over the last two years. He had 51 tackles this year -- fifth on the team -- and Mike O'Shea loves his vets, but management is also keen on seeing what newcomer Dylan Hazen could do with more work.

Jaiden Woodbey (Age: 26)

Missed 12 games this year, but defensive coordinator Jordan Younger loves the 'tweener' body types and Woodbey -- at 6-1, 234 -- can give looks as both a defensive back and linebacker.

Michael Ayers (Age: 27)

Finished the year on the injured list but has led the squad in special teams tackles for a third straight season -- establishing himself as one of the best in this department in the CFL.

He hasn't had many defensive snaps, and the intriguing thing is whether that might come here with the Blue Bombers or elsewhere.

Jovan Santos-Knox (Age: 32)

He was signed to play a critical role in the defence in 2026 but had his season ended on the first day of training camp with an Achilles injury.

Do the Blue Bombers -- or any team, for that matter -- sign up a veteran backer who turns 33 next year and is coming off such a serious injury?

DEFENSIVE BACK

Deatrick Nichols (Age: 32)

He didn't have the best season by his own admission but is a veteran voice in the secondary while playing the difficult halfback spot.

Nichols still piles up numbers -- he finished fourth on the team in total defensive plays -- but if the speed or cover skills even diminish a teeny-tiny bit, halfbacks get exposed quickly.

Nick Hallett* (Age: 32)

Made one of the biggest plays of the year in the Eastern Semi-Final by forcing a Janarion Grant fumble to set up the winning TD and has missed only eight games in a seven-year career that includes two Grey Cups.

There's value in that, but teams always target depth Canadians for younger-cheaper options, too.

Michael Griffin II (Age: 28)

Played in 12 games this year and gives the defence a little bit of everything as a guy who can cover and move up in the box to defend, too.

The question for the Blue Bombers will be what price the put on that experience and versatility.

Jake Kelly* (Age: 27)

Put together his best season as a pro by staying healthy and getting a ton of reps on defence. He finished the year with 34 tackles, a sack, one interception and five knockdowns.

The Blue Bombers have been patient with their 2023 second-round draft pick and now have a decision to make on whether his future is here in Winnipeg.

Cam Allen (Age: 26)

Missed the entire 2026 season with a knee injury. He spent every day in the facility working to get healthy again and there's a belief in the building the 26-year-old can morph into a solid safety, just as he flashed in his 10 games and eight starts in '25.

KICKER

Jamieson Sheahan (Age: 29)

Winnipeg's favourite Aussie had his best season, finishing third in the CFL in net average (39.1 yards). He's also the holder on placekicks and a key confidante for Sergio Castillo.

There's also this: with the rule changes coming in '27 and longer field goals attempts perhaps dropping, directional and pinpoint punting could become even more critical.

https://bluebombers.com/article/big-blue-review-part-1-the-pending-free-agents