The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive back Tay Gowan on Wednesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Tay Gowan is six foot two and weighs 185 pounds. The 27-year-old from Covington, Georgia, re-signed with the Tennessee Titans on January 8, 2024. In 2024, he made four tackles (2 solos, 2 assists), and one pass breakup in three preseason games. The Titans released him on August 26, 2024.
The Arizona Cardinals drafted Gowan in the sixth round (223rd pick) of the 2021 NFL Draft. In 2021, he made seven tackles (5 solos, 2 assists), and one pass breakup in two preseason games. The Cardinals traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles on October 15, 2021. He made two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in two games. In 2022, he made seven tackles (5 solos, 2 assists), and two pass breakups in three preseason games. The Eagles released him on August 30, 2022.
The Minnesota Vikings signed Gowan on September 1, 2022. He played in three games recording no stats. In 2023, he made two tackles (2 solos) in two preseason games. The Vikings released him on September 7, 2023. The Tennessee Titans signed Gowan on October 9, 2023. He appeared in one game recording no stats.
Collegiately, Gowan played one season at Miami (OH) in 2017 making one tackle (1 assist) in three games for the Redhawks. Next, he transferred to Butler Community College in 2018 making 27 tackles (23 solos, 4 assists), two tackles for loss, six interceptions for 257 yards, one touchdown, and four pass breakups in 11 games for the Grizzlies. He was named First Team All-KJCCC and helped Butler win the Classic Bowl.
Then, he transferred to the University of Central Florida (2019-20) making 31 tackles (22 solos, 9 assists), one tackle for loss, two interceptions for 18 yards, eight pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 12 games for the Knights. He opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19.
