With Rookie Camp getting underway Wednesday morning, it's officially time to talk about the 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bombers!

I actually don't think Wilson was ever as much of an after thought as all that... I think the backup spot was wide open to whoever wanted to take it.

1 hour ago, 17to85 said:

I actually don't think Wilson was ever as much of an after thought as all that... I think the backup spot was wide open to whoever wanted to take it.

If it was then Wilson is the biggest quitter of all time. I would think he and MOS's talk would have kept him in camp if it was expressed no decision on 2 had yet been made.

Edited Thursday at 04:27 PM2 days by GCn20

The chatter seems to indicate that Wilson thought he was just going to be handed the spot... so that's probably why he bailed. Didn't want to compete and felt he was getting beaten.

8 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

The chatter seems to indicate that Wilson thought he was just going to be handed the spot... so that's probably why he bailed. Didn't want to compete and felt he was getting beaten.

Well why wouldn’t he?

See Jake Thomas.

I’ll show myself out.

1 minute ago, HardCoreBlue said:

Well why wouldn’t he?

See Jake Thomas.

I’ll show myself out.

This would be the complete opposite of that though. If it was a Jake Thomas situation then Wilson would still be here....he is the Jake Thomas.

Edited Thursday at 05:00 PM2 days by GCn20

9 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

This would be the complete opposite of that though. If it was a Jake Thomas situation then Wilson would still be here....he is the Jake Thomas.

Wow you must be fun at parties.

27 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

Wow you must be fun at parties.

....although I don't think he'd be as funny as bearpants at a party.....Have to smile everytime I see that handle

Whenever something is streamed, there is usually a way to get it for free. It's just a matter of finding it....Sounds like this might present a really great learning opportunity for some MBB members lol.

On 2026-05-28 at 11:46 AM, Bigblue204 said:

Whenever something is streamed, there is usually a way to get it for free. It's just a matter of finding it....Sounds like this might present a really great learning opportunity for some MBB members lol.

No, most people aren't tech geeks & won't bother.

21 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

No, most people aren't tech geeks & won't bother.

My strategy is make friends with tech geeks and lavish them with praise.

On 2026-05-28 at 12:46 PM, Bigblue204 said:

Whenever something is streamed, there is usually a way to get it for free. It's just a matter of finding it....Sounds like this might present a really great learning opportunity for some MBB members lol.

Considering how bush the CFL is.... someone could rebroadcast the stream on YouTube.

So final cuts coming today? Or?

1 hour ago, kelownabomberfan said:

So final cuts coming today? Or?

Yep, final cuts around the league are today but don't usually get officially announced until later in the day.

Does anyone think that any vets will be cut?

My only guess would be Castillo. I can't imagine any surprise names being let go this year.

17 minutes ago, Brandon said:

Does anyone think that any vets will be cut?

My only guess would be Castillo. I can't imagine any surprise names being let go this year.

I think we could hide some vets on the IR instead of cutting them out right. Kyrie would be a prime candidate for this imo.

I can't see us cutting Castillo. I think youd trade him. I also think they will want to season Lidster on the PR for a year.

Sheahan could be a candidate, though I kind of doubt it. Im sure Nupunter will be on the pr.

I could see peterson on the PR and MCI as the RB2.

Maybe Clinton gets a spot and Ayers doesn't. (for lack of defensive use.) But I doubt that too.

I could see Kelly losing his spot though.

Lamont I bet is cut.

I don't think the cuts will end up being the hard bit. Its going to be rostering the best talent. We have a few guys that are kind of close to each other in terms of development, and potential (Like the young DEs) so we could see some cuts there that surprise just due to the flavour that JY prefers. Specifically, Jenkins didnt get many snaps in game 2, might be hurt. But Reese is really the prototype of what I think JY wants opposite willy. Jenkins and Dixon both showed very well, but considering they were here last year and Reese is a true rookie, he was surprisingly close to them in terms of performance. Fletcher mightve been nicked up too. And Arnold really showed out.

I'd be a bit surprised if Arnold isn't on the roster some way. We don't have a better back up imp DT imo. Or back up DT in general. He's a great fit, and would be very well served learning from Cerensa.

Hell, with the injuries, Arnold could be playing starters reps in game 1.

Sergio made the team after making the 61 yarder. Lidster could stick on the PR.

Surprise cuts? Kelly. Corcoran. Vanterpool. Randolph maybe.

I think the American kickers are in their last CFL season.

Punters will be the most important players on the team starting in 2027.

3 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Sergio made the team after making the 61 yarder. Lidster could stick on the PR.

Surprise cuts? Kelly. Corcoran. Vanterpool. Randolph maybe.

I bet their favorite of Rano/Vanterpool comes down with a mysterious injury and sits on the 6 game lol.

26 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

I think we could hide some vets on the IR instead of cutting them out right. Kyrie would be a prime candidate for this imo.

I can't see us cutting Castillo. I think youd trade him. I also think they will want to season Lidster on the PR for a year.

Sheahan could be a candidate, though I kind of doubt it. Im sure Nupunter will be on the pr.

I could see peterson on the PR and MCI as the RB2.

Maybe Clinton gets a spot and Ayers doesn't. (for lack of defensive use.) But I doubt that too.

I could see Kelly losing his spot though.

Lamont I bet is cut.

I don't think the cuts will end up being the hard bit. Its going to be rostering the best talent. We have a few guys that are kind of close to each other in terms of development, and potential (Like the young DEs) so we could see some cuts there that surprise just due to the flavour that JY prefers. Specifically, Jenkins didnt get many snaps in game 2, might be hurt. But Reese is really the prototype of what I think JY wants opposite willy. Jenkins and Dixon both showed very well, but considering they were here last year and Reese is a true rookie, he was surprisingly close to them in terms of performance. Fletcher mightve been nicked up too. And Arnold really showed out.

I'd be a bit surprised if Arnold isn't on the roster some way. We don't have a better back up imp DT imo. Or back up DT in general. He's a great fit, and would be very well served learning from Cerensa.

Hell, with the injuries, Arnold could be playing starters reps in game 1.

Reese i sure will be here all yr in some capacity. He has the best get off at snap than anyone. He also has that uncanny move at snap where he pops off line..then kinda pauses..baiting the tackle to commit then explodes past him..watch for it if you can rewatch tape

I think we may see in first 3..4 games some guys in and out of lineup to find best combo

Dixon I think is a lock as he can play well inside and out..as can Fletcher who I think they PR as he is a similar player...id like to see us IR one of Jones or Kyrie to start season to allow Arnold Young to get on roster..like to see him and Cersna side by side on some sets

If there a surprise cut I could see it being Cam Allen...if he doesn't accept a PR spot..and Vpool..he seemed to have regressed

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/05/30/blue-bombers-trim-roster-announce-jersey-number-changes/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASISaxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeyzirjti3cTJsWPQRyH88bQrvSeJMHLrKTAZfcYbVUDO6kCPLmJ_HRUmXuLs_aem_2WQPSF_cCPm6Wiok1owVrQ

lol I’m not even gonna get upset, I should know better by now

WINNIPEG, MB., May 30, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions.

Released from roster:

American offensive lineman Iwinosa Uwubanmwen

American defensive lineman Antoineo Harris

American offensive lineman Kendall Randolph

American offensive lineman Sebastian Pares

American offensive lineman Bucky Williams

American defensive lineman Jonah Pace

American running back Stevie Rocker

American defensive lineman Carter Hooper

American receiver TJ Davis

American receiver Jihad Marks

American receiver Jamoi Mayes

American defensive back Deandre Lamont

American defensive back Bryan Addison

American defensive back Warren Burrell

National receiver Joshua Jack

National receiver Thomas Desrosiers

National receiver Kolby Hurford

American linebacker Micah Cretsinger

American linebacker Ja’Kobe Clinton

National kicker Brady Lidster

Global punter Keegan Andrews

National receiver Jackson Tachinski

American receiver Jayden Harrison

American defensive lineman Arnold Young

American defensive tackle Kaleb Mackie-McLeod

Added to practice roster:

American receiver Christian Fredricksen

National defensive lineman Collin Kornelson

National running back Matthew Peterson

American offensive lineman Hunter Poncius

American defensive lineman David Reese

American defensive lineman Michael Fletcher

American receiver Dorian Singer

American receiver Kenneth Womack

American defensive back Ridge Texada

American offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua

National linebacker Charles-Elliot Bouliane

National receiver WR Daniel Oladejo (6-0, 185, Ottawa)

WINNIPEG, MB., May 30, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce updated jersey numbers for the following players:

TE Dante Daniels – #87

LB Jaiden Woodbey – #3

DB Major Williams – #24

LB Brody Clark – #27

WR Kenneth Womack – #89

WR Christian Fredericksen – #84

DE Nuer Gatkuoth – #40

DB Ridge Texada – #26

DE Kydran Jenkins – #44

DE David Reese – #45

I’m not gonna flip a lid on this. Was prepared for a decent does of durp.

Womack made the team? how’s that lol. Lidster sent packing, why? is he able to go back to school? i didn’t think so. Cut Andrew’s? yeah pretty dumb.

More tcf on the pr than i’d like. Should’ve used the ir more.

Idk what more young could’ve done. But we gotta get some dt depth in a hurry.