The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released linebacker Cam Bright from the practice squad on Wednesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Cam Bright is six foot and weighs 222 pounds. The 25-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio, made two tackles (2 solo) in three preseason games for the Cleveland Browns in 2023. The Seattle Seahawks signed Bright as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023.
The Calgary Stampeders signed Bright on February 14, 2024. He played in two preseason games making four tackles and two tackles on special teams. The Stampeders released him on June 1, 2024. The Ottawa Redblacks signed Bright on September 18, 2024, and spent a month on the practice squad. The Redblacks released him on October 17, 2024. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Bright on October 20, 2024, and spent a week on the practice squad.
Collegiately, Bright played four seasons at Pittsburgh (2018-21) making 186 tackles (110 solo, 76 assists), 24.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, one interception, one touchdown, four pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries in 52 games for the Panthers.
Then, he transferred to Washington in 2022 making 60 tackles (31 solo, 29 assists), 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception, and one pass breakup in 13 games for the Huskies. He was named an All-PAC 12 Honorable Mention and Third Team All-PAC 12 by Phil Steele in 2022.
