WINNIPEG, MB. – Seven players, who spent time on the practice roster last season, were signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this week. The team signed quarterbacks Josh Straughan and Philip Nelson, defensive linemen Sam Montgomery and Chris Casher, defensive back Zavian Bingham, receiver Garry Brown and running back Zach Bauman. Straughan (6-2, 203, Southern…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Sign Former NFL Player Eric Patterson
WINNIPEG, MB., – Another signing for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this week. The team had come to terms with International defensive back Eric Patterson. Patterson, who is from Tampa and attended Ball State, played four seasons with the Cardinals playing in 41 total games and starting 28 times. During his college career, he recorded 189…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Re-Sign Linebacker
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are quickly back to work in the New Year with the announcement of another signing. The Bombers re-signed International linebacker Ian Wild who was set to be a free agent in February. Wild and the Bombers agreed to a one-year contract. Wild has spent the past five seasons…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Make Changes to Coaching Staff
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added new coaches to the team for the upcoming 2018 season. In a press release the Bombers announced the team’s new defensive backs coach, former CFL All-Star and two-time Grey Cup Champion Jordan Younger. Younger most recently spent two seasons (2015-2016) in the same role with the…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Sign Three to end 2017
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have been very busy over the holiday’s and finished 2017 by signing three more players. The Bombers signed International defensive backs Travis Howard and Sam Brown, and International defensive tackle Daniel Awoleke. Howard, who is 6-1 and 200 pounds, played four seasons with the Ohio Buckeyes playing in…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers add Ryan Rigmaiden to Scouting Staff
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers continue working hard over the Holiday’s signing players and additions to the scouting team. The Bombers named Ryan Rigmaiden a National Scout. Rigmaiden joins the Bombers after spending the past six seasons with the BC Lions, and the last four as the club’s Director of U.S. Scouting. “We’re…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Sign Drake Nevis
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed International defensive tackle Drake Nevis to a one-year contract. Nevis spent last season with the Bombers, starting 14 games and recording 22 tackles and one sack. Prior to coming to the Bombers as a free agent, he spent two seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Prior to…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Sign Manase Foketi
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers were back at work on Boxing Day shoring up the team for the 2018 season. The Bombers have re-signed International offensive lineman Manase Foketi, who has been with the Blue for the past two seasons. He was scheduled to be a free agent this coming February. Foketi played…
Winnipeg Secures Dressler for One More Year
WINNIPEG, MB. – An early Christmas present for Winnipeg Blue Bomber fans, the team has reached a deal for a one-year contract with Weston Dressler. This past season was the tenth in the CFL for Dressler. He recorded 51 receptions for 651 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games. Dressler has played two seasons with…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2018 Schedule Starts at Home
Winnipeg, MB. – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will kick off the 2018 regular season at home against the visiting Edmonton Eskimos for the first game of the 2018 CFL season on Thursday, June 14th at 7:30 p.m.. With all eyes on Investors Group Field as the CFL season begins, the home opener will also feature…