Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed offensive lineman Ben Koczwara and defensive back Corey Straughter on Friday. Ben Koczwara (25-years-old) tried out for the Toronto Argonauts in 2021. He played 32 games in five seasons (2014-18) at the University of Waterloo. {…}

On Monday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed former Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Whop Philyor. Whop Philyor (23-years-old) was briefly with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad in 2021. Philyor played 38 games in four seasons (2017-20) at Indiana with 180 catches {…}

On Sunday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed former Edmonton Elks linebacker Malik Clements. Malik Clements (25-years-old) played seven games in 2021 for the Elks with 11 tackles and two tackles on special teams. Clements played 50 games for four seasons {…}

On Monday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed wide receiver T.J. Simmons and defensive back Tyrique McGhee. T.J. Simmons (23-years-old) tried out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 but was released during training camp. Simmons played 30 games in three {…}

On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed former St. Francis University defensive back Jermaine Ponder to a one-year contract. Jermaine Ponder (27-years-old) tried out for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans in 2019. He played in three preseason games in {…}

On Tuesday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed former Edmonton Elks quarterback Dakota Prukop to a one-year contract. Dakota Prukop (28-years-old) played eight games in 2021 for the Edmonton Elks with 18 of 26 completions for 183 yards, one touchdown, two {…}

On Monday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed defensive back Deatrick Nichols to a one-year contract extension through the 2023 season. Deatrick Nichols (27-years-old) played 12 games in 2021 with 43 tackles, three special teams tackles, one sack, and three interceptions {…}

On Monday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed defensive back Nick Taylor and running back Brady Oliveira. Both players were scheduled to be free agents tomorrow. Nick Taylor (33-years-old) played 12 games in 2021 with 31 tackles. This will be Taylor’s {…}

On Thursday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed running back Johnny Augustine to a two-year contract extension through the 2023 season. Johnny Augustine (28-years-old) played 14 games in 2021 with 40 carries for 285-yards. In three seasons with the Blue Bombers, {…}

On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed defensive back Mercy Maston to a one-year contract.            Mercy Maston (29-years-old) missed the 2021 season with a torn ACL suffered in training camp. This will be Maston’s third season with the Blue Bombers. {…}

On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed Philly native wide receiver Rasheed Bailey to a one-year contract extension. Rasheed Bailey (28-years-old) played 14 games in 2021 with 52 catches for 629-yards, five touchdowns, and seven carries for 58-yards in his {…}

On Tuesday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed defensive back Winston Rose to a one-year contract extension through the 2022 season. Rose was set to be a free agent next week. Winston Rose (28-years-old) played three games in 2021 with five {…}