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Winnipeg Blue Bombers make Evan Holm CFL's highest-paid American DB - 3DownNation $180,000 in hard money in 2026 with up to $6k in bonuses. in 2027, he gets $185,000 in hard money with $55,000 being guaranteed.

Nope, they can only vote/comment on their current team.

Was it not Patterson? I thought he was here for 5 years so 2021 would have been his 1st year with us.

Demski for sure but Clercius? He's been a bit nicked up at times but hasn't missed a game AFAIK?

Personally I wouldn't be as critical hiring any existing coach but sitting through a season with an unqualified OC is currently affecting my opinion on inexperienced coaches. If Thomas had retired and coached at a lower level for a season or two before getting the position, i would have zero issues with it but I also can appreciate that a DL coach is nowhere near as impactful as an OC so it's not an apples to apples comparison.

You sure about that one? 🤣

More hits for other teams (although these are only futures deals): All-CFL defensive lineman Jaylon Hutchings to sign NFL futures contract with Minnesota Vikings - 3DownNation Cincinnati Bengals sign Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Dohnte Meyers to NFL futures contract - 3DownNation

It wasn't about Holm specifically but the combination of bigger paydays to Holm, Kramdi & Nichols.

The part about it being a bad allocation of cash could still be correct. Need to see some details first though.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/06/blue-bombers-sign-all-cfl-halfback-evan-holm-to-two-year-contract-extension

He's already on it! Canadian receiver Damien Alford signs with New Orleans Saints: sources - 3DownNation Saints offer must have been pretty good because he turned down 4 other NFL tryouts.

"Barker has consistently worked as a panellist for TSN between CFL jobs, but that opportunity disappeared shortly before the 2025 season began. There was a shake-up at the network that resulted in multiple changes to the programming, including new graphics, music, special guest panellists, and the removal of some longtime analysts. “(TSN producers) Chris Edwards and Arden (Doidge-Flynn) came in and they didn’t think I was what the station needed,” said Barker. https://3downnation.com/2025/12/23/jim-barker-thrilled-to-be-with-toronto-argonauts-after-fearing-cfl-career-was-over/

Saving the best for last!

That just made my day! A nice late Christmas present from Walters!

Alford's red-zone pick saves Falcons' 19-17 win over Saints, giving NFC South title to Panthers https://thescore.com/nfl/news/3445882

I heard he crushed the football tire toss game at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Pretty surprised by this, tbh. https://3downnation.com/2025/12/30/pittsburgh-steelers-work-out-all-cfl-defensive-back-evan-holm/

Arguably Hamilton (at least for the time being) with Taylor Powell. Similar to our situation with Zach and Dru, Powell may need to leave to get a shot at starting because BLM keeps extending his career.

Also writes for 3dn. Says he's originally from Regina but I guess he moved away very young because literacy is not their strong suit. https://3downnation.com/author/cwiles/

Looks like the Bombers are bringing this guy back. One of the final cuts last year and spent a month on the PR before "retiring". https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/07/21/winnipeg-blue-bombers-place-offensive-lineman-tyler-elsbury-to-the-retired-list/

100%. Dirty Sanchez was player I absolutely detested and I don't feel like letting that go. 😂

If you think the nightlife in Winnipeg is remotely comparable, you've clearly never been to any of those places.

We exceeded the salary cap in 2 of the last 3 seasons so we are spending the cash.