The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed wide receiver Abdul-Karim Gassama and long-snapper Ian Leroux on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Abdul-Karim Gassama is five foot eleven and weighs 175 pounds. The 24-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the sixth round (55th pick) in the 2024 CFL Draft.
In a preseason game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Gassama made one catch for nine yards. The Blue Bombers released Gassama on June 3, 2024, and he returned to Manitoba for his final season.
Collegiately, Gassama played six seasons at the University of Manitoba (2018-24) making 136 catches for 1,895 yards, 15 touchdowns, 31 carries for 203 yards, eight kick returns for 106 yards, and 20 punt returns for 160 yards in 38 games for the Bisons.
In 2024, Gassama had five carries for 24 yards, 38 catches for 451 yards, two touchdowns, six kick returns for 87 yards, and six punt returns for 82 yards in nine games.
Ian Leroux is six foot two and weighs 220 pounds. The 25-year-old from Quebec, Quebec, Leroux was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the fourth round (37th pick) in the 2024 CFL Draft. He was placed on the suspended list as he was returning to Laval.
Collegiately, Leroux played five seasons at the University of Laval (2019, 2021-24) making 20 tackles (14 solos, 6 assists), one fumble recovery, and one interception for 34 yards in 36 games for the Rouge Et Or. In 2024, Leroux made three tackles (3 solos) in seven games helping the Rouge Et Or win the Coupe Mitchell Bowl and the Vanier Cup.
