Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Vyshonne Janusas after Roughriders release

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Canadian receiver Vyshonne Janusas to their practice roster, the team announced on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old joined the Roughriders as a free agent in August following his release from the Calgary Stampeders. He played one regular-season game but didn’t make any receptions, and was released late last month.

The five-foot-eleven, 229-pound target was originally a fifth-round pick in the 2025 CFL Draft out of the University of Guelph. He played 10 regular-season games as a rookie with the Stampeders, making two catches for 14 yards. He caught two passes for 12 yards in 2026 prior to his release.

The native of Windsor, Ont. caught 71 passes for 1,010 yards and eight touchdowns over 16 collegiate games with the Gryphons, and was named the team’s Most Valuable Player in 2024. He also returned 30 kickoffs for 800 yards and one touchdown.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-8) will host the Calgary Stampeders (8-8) on Saturday, October 10 with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Stampeders are coming off a 37-31 upset win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders, while Winnipeg got crushed by the Montreal Alouettes.

The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 770 CHQR in Calgary or 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.