The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed former Towson running back Shane Simpson and former Houston offensive lineman Dennis Bardwell.
Shane Simpson (24-years-old) played five seasons at Towson (2015-18) with 376 carries for 1,925-yards, 13 touchdowns, 61 catches for 184-yards, and six touchdowns. In 2016, he was named All-CAA First-Team CAA Offensive Rookie of the Year and ECAC Offensive Rookie of the Year. Injuries cost him in 2015 and 2019.
He was granted a sixth year and transferred to Virginia (2019), playing ten games with 54 carries for 284-yards, two touchdowns, 13 catches for 133-yards, and one touchdown.
Dennis Bardwell (23-years-old) spent four seasons at Houston (2016-20), playing in 23 games at tackle. In 2017, he helped Houston to six rushing touchdowns and 272-yards on the ground in two games against ECU and Rice.
