Winnipeg Blue Bombers kick off start of CFL free agency by signing two receivers

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers kicked disconnected the commencement of CFL escaped bureau Tuesday by coming to presumption with Canadian receiver Gavin Cobb connected a one-year deal.

The determination was announced 14 minutes into the free-agent period.

Cobb joins the Bombers aft spending the past 2 seasons with Edmonton, signaling 18 catches for 308 yards and 2 touchdowns successful 29 regular-season games.

Cobb besides returned 20 punts for 211 yards and 20 kickoffs for 428 yards.

Shortly afterwards, Winnipeg agreed to presumption with American receiver Jerreth Sterns connected a one-year deal.

Sterns spent the past 2 seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, signaling 83 catches for 941 yards and 3 TDs implicit 23 regular-season contests.

Before the commencement of escaped agency, the Blue Bombers signed seasoned Canadian long-snapper Mike Benson to a one-year extension. The ’25 run volition beryllium the five-foot-nine, 245-pound Winnipeg native’s 5th with the nine and 12th successful the CFL.

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