#Bombers make huge addition, signing Canadian defensive end Jamaal Westerman, a former NFLer. #bn

— Ed Tait (@WFPEdTait)

May 7, 2015

Wow. This is a HUGE pickup. There's our 7th Canadian Starter. 

 

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are pleased to announce the addition of National defensive lineman Jamaal Westerman.

 

Westerman (6-3, 260, Rutgers, February 21, 1985 in Brooklyn, New York) has spent the past six seasons in the National Football League.

 

“Jamaal was highly recruited throughout the CFL this off-season and we are very grateful and fortunate he chose the Winnipeg Blue Bombers,” said Blue Bombers General Manager Kyle Walters. “He’s a big, physical defensive end who we feel can be an immediate impact player on our roster. In addition, his Canadian status is a major plus and really a ratio changing addition for us.”

 

Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets in 2009, Westerman appeared in 58 games through six seasons. He amassed 62 tackles, six sacks, four fumble recoveries and one forced fumble, while adding 27 special-teams tackles.

 

He has spent time with the Jets (2009-11), Arizona (2012), Indianapolis (2012), Buffalo (2013) and Pittsburgh (2013).

 

Westerman played his collegiate football at Rutgers where he appeared in 50 games, registering 141 tackles and 26 sacks. 

 

Walters pulls a rabbit from his hat.

Absolutely huge signing.

 

I originally thought the Bombers were going to go after him earlier this offseason. You can learn a lot from who follows who on Twitter. But then all those reports that BC and Toronto were strong after him came out and I figured we were out of luck. This is huge for us.

Now we just need Bilikudi and Mulumba and we are set.  What's the status on Henoc?  Is he on the bubble with the Colts?

Man in just over a year Walters has done a great job building the Canadian depth on this team

Absolutely huge signing.

 

I originally thought the Bombers were going to go after him earlier this offseason. You can learn a lot from who follows who on Twitter. But then all those reports that BC and Toronto were strong after him came out and I figured we were out of luck. This is huge for us.

 

Question for you

 

Where do you think he is more suited to ? NT, 3-techinque DT or on the DE ?

 

Absolutely huge signing.

 

I originally thought the Bombers were going to go after him earlier this offseason. You can learn a lot from who follows who on Twitter. But then all those reports that BC and Toronto were strong after him came out and I figured we were out of luck. This is huge for us.

 

Question for you

 

Where do you think he is more suited to ? NT, 3-techinque DT or on the DE ?

 

 

Would almost guarantee he's going to be the guy who takes Greg Peach's spot.

Walters says in press release DE

Great signing. Passport + NFL Experience. What more could you ask for?

IMHO Waud be a good choice as his backup to change the ratio.

 

Absolutely huge signing.

 

I originally thought the Bombers were going to go after him earlier this offseason. You can learn a lot from who follows who on Twitter. But then all those reports that BC and Toronto were strong after him came out and I figured we were out of luck. This is huge for us.

 

Question for you

 

Where do you think he is more suited to ? NT, 3-techinque DT or on the DE ?

 

100% as an end.

Wow! This came out of nowhere. Huge signing.

Well thats good news.

David William Naylor        ✔ @TSNDaveNaylor

Wpg signs Canadian defensive end Jamaal Westernan, 6-year NFL vet. Great signing by Wpg. Contract will pay him between $165-$175K. #bombers

I'm told the #Bombers won the Westerman sweepstakes to the tune of $165,000, which shows what they think of him. #CFL

— Kirk Penton (@PentonKirk)

May 7, 2015

Adding a Canadian end who presumably can play 35-40 snaps a game is big. Thomas should be able to handle the rest on the interior. Still need Canadian depth on D. I'm not a fan of the assumption that this signing means the Bombers have solidified 3 NI spots on D. We're still one injury at LB or DL from a ratio nightmare. Don't think this signing impacts who the Bombers will draft.

It's the cost of having high end Canadian talent it's worth it

Twitter suggesting Bombers will only start one Canadian receiver now.

You now have 7 sure fire starting Canadians on the roster and now have 3-4 guys who can step up need be for a a game or two in a starting role.

Twitter suggesting Bombers will only start one Canadian receiver now.

 

That's coming from Darrin Bauming.. oh and Ed Tait.

I'm sure plenty of people will be scared by the price tag, but the reality is that this guy is going to be consuming a ton of snaps for us as a Canadian starter at an impact position. And has the potential to be very effective at it.

If he can get 10+ sacks it will be worth it

This is awesome!!!

A dominate CDN at any starting position is worth that kind of money. Maybe more. What do you think Foley is making and who's going to play better?

I think I'll dream of how good this Defensive Line will be...

 

DE Derrell Johnson - DT Bryant Turner - DT Zach Anderson - DE Jamaal Westerman