Per 3downnation, these are our free agents ... basically everyone but Zach, Vaval, Peterson, Clercius, Randolph, Wallace, Pokey Wilson, MCI, Allen, T. Jones, and Leroux the longsnapper.  

Quarterback

Chris Streveler (A)

Running back

Brady Oliveira (N)

Receiver

Kody Case (A)
Nic Demski (N)
Dillon Mitchell (A)
Dalton Schoen (A)
Jerreth Sterns (A)
Keric Wheatfall (A)

OL

Stanley Bryant (A)
Tui Eli (N)
Chris Kolankowski (N)
Eric Lofton (A)
Patrick Neufeld (N)

Defensive line

Willie Jefferson (A)
Cameron Lawson (N)
Tanner Schmekel (N)
Jake Thomas (N)
James Vaughters (A)
Jamal Woods (A)

Linebacker

Tanner Cadwallader (N)
Shayne Gauthier (N)
Kyrie Wilson (A)

Defensive back

Terrell Bonds (A)
Michael Griffin II (A)
Nick Hallett (N)
Evan Holm (A)
Demerio Houston (A)
Redha Kramdi (N)
Enock Makonzo (N)
Deatrick Nichols (A)
Jamal Parker (A)

Specialist

Sergio Castillo (A)
Jamieson Sheahan (G)

Edited November 12, 2025Nov 12 by johnzo

1 hour ago, Jpan85 said:

Official, Elks transfer his rights to Bombers so he can sign

Lessssssss goooooooo Jake the coach meet Jake the player and let’s make some magic happen. Please?

2 hours ago, 17to85 said:

And what a discussion... those teams were absolutely loaded with great dudes....

I mean pretty much that whole defensive line... Alexander in the secondary.... all of your mentions. Just an embarrassment of riches

Big Stan for me. Consistency on the OL is a thing of beauty. Looks were headed that way again this season.

34 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

Big Stan for me. Consistency on the OL is a thing of beauty. Looks were headed that way again this season.

BUT WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT USING 3 AMERICANS ON THE OL???!!!

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

BUT WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT USING 3 AMERICANS ON THE OL???!!!

IT'S A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL THEY USE FOUR! THE TREACHERY!

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

BUT WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT USING 3 AMERICANS ON THE OL???!!!

Why not? We're moving away from one or two Americans on the OL, thankfully. If coaches can make the ratio work there's no need to stack the OL like teams used to. Canadian skills are improving. More & more Canadians are capable of playing skill positions now like linebacker, corner or running back. Which means we can use three American offensive linemen.

1 hour ago, Mark H. said:

IT'S A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL THEY USE FOUR! THE TREACHERY!

HEY THIS IS FUN I LOVE ALLCAPS!!!

1 hour ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Why not? We're moving away from one or two Americans on the OL, thankfully. If coaches can make the ratio work there's no need to stack the OL like teams used to. Canadian skills are improving. More & more Canadians are capable of playing skill positions now like linebacker, corner or running back. Which means we can use three American offensive linemen.

Not enough evidence, we need a history lesson.

53 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

Not enough evidence, we need a history lesson.

3 hours ago, Mark H. said:

Not enough evidence, we need a history lesson.

"Alright, open your books to page 19. The chapter on the ratio in the Canadian Football League".

19 hours ago, Noeller said:

God, I hope that guy is actually fully healthy, and not Strev/Schoen healthy...

Those guys were healthy enough you dress........

10 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

"Alright, open your books to page 19. The chapter on the ratio in the Canadian Football League".

To hell with 'to Sir '....they call me Mr. Tibbs

22 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

Official, Elks transfer his rights to Bombers so he can sign

WTF is Hervey doing??? No one seems to know the motivation for this announcement other than Hervey really wanted Ceresna gone & is holding the door open as he leaves.

WTF is Hervey doing? There's something you hear every day.

21 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

WTF is Hervey doing??? No one seems to know the motivation for this announcement other than Hervey really wanted Ceresna gone & is holding the door open as he leaves.

The motivation was simply that Edmonton wasn't going to match the offer we made so instead of waiting for the clubs 48 hour exclusive negotiating period to end, they just ripped the bandaid off and moved on.

51 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

The motivation was simply that Edmonton wasn't going to match the offer we made so instead of waiting for the clubs 48 hour exclusive negotiating period to end, they just ripped the bandaid off and moved on.

It was a strange announcement. Nobody has ever done that before. Are they going to do that with every free agent they lose? What about the Argos & Ti Cats & the players they lost? That would be a lot of announcements per team. Our team last year? Some new CFL media protocol? It was just weird.

Edited 10 hours ago10 hr by SpeedFlex27

4 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

It was a strange announcement. Nobody has ever done that before. Are they going to do that with every free agent they lose? What about the Argos & Ti Cats & the players they lost? That would be a lot of announcements per team. Our team last year? Some new CFL media protocol? It was just weird.

It's as simple as doing right by a player so that he can sign and get his signing bonus sooner.

1 hour ago, bigg jay said:

The motivation was simply that Edmonton wasn't going to match the offer we made so instead of waiting for the clubs 48 hour exclusive negotiating period to end, they just ripped the bandaid off and moved on.

💯. It was a classy move by Hervey so that Ceresna can finalize his contract without waiting.

Also there is roster limits in the offseason of 85 players. Its possible that Hervey has a bunch of recruits to sign and needed to open a roster spot. It really isn't a mystery why he would release Ceresna if you look at possible factors for doing so.

Edited 10 hours ago10 hr by GCn20

Just now, GCn20 said:

It's as simple as doing right by a player so that he can sign and get his signing bonus sooner.

But why make a public announcement? That would be protocol anyway. They know he's leaving. My point is, if you do it for one player then you have to do it for everyone. Even the backup long snapper who left in free agency. That's a heckuva lot of announcements league wide per team. I've no issue with it. Just that it was never done before.

9 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

But why make a public announcement? That would be protocol anyway. They know he's leaving. My point is, if you do it for one player then you have to do it for everyone. Even the backup long snapper who left in free agency. That's a heckuva lot of announcements league wide per team. I've no issue with it. Just that it was never done before.

Just a PR move.

1 minute ago, GCn20 said:

Just a PR move.

Yes.

1 hour ago, GCn20 said:

Just a PR move.

They could have just released him, which is what most teams would have done.

By transferring Ceresna's contract to the Bombers, it eliminated any opportunity for a screw up. Like another team trying to scoop in to try to sign in.

Hervey did Walters a favour, maybe he's getting a steak dinner out of the deal.

44 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

They could have just released him, which is what most teams would have done.

By transferring Ceresna's contract to the Bombers, it eliminated any opportunity for a screw up. Like another team trying to scoop in to try to sign in.

Hervey did Walters a favour, maybe he's getting a steak dinner out of the deal.

Transfer or not if Ceresna wanted to back out he could have. He would just need to not sign with the Bombers and wait for FA.

Only the team is obligated to terms in the neg window. Player can back out by saying they are no longer interested an hour before the start of FA

Edited 8 hours ago8 hr by GCn20

37 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

Transfer or not if Ceresna wanted to back out he could have. He would just need to not sign with the Bombers and wait for FA.

Only the team is obligated to terms in the neg window. Player can back out by saying they are no longer interested an hour before the start of FA

I think most GMs would honour any contracts offered. I don't think any team would mess with the system they have to screw it up. Look at last year when they announced the salary cap kncrease right about now. A week after the window opened. No teams wanted to offer more to nab a player from another team or put in a different offer to keep or sign a free agent. Example: Kenny Lawler. The Bombers could have offered more but said no after he & the Ti Cats agreed to terms.

On 2026-02-01 at 9:54 AM, Piggy 1 said:

Wow Kyle ,are you lurking on here by chance? Some excellent signings. Now get McManis ,we cooking. 

He's signing somewhere, just not Toronto.