Blue Bombers Add Depth
Published on May 27, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release
WINNIPEG, MB--- The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced the signing of five players to their roster on Tuesday, all of whom will be on the field when rookie camp opens with Wednesday's practice at Canad Inns Stadium.
The Blue Bombers added offensive lineman Bruce McCaleb, defensive back Willie Amos, cornerback Josh Lay, receiver Kerry Johnson and non-import defensive back Steven Holness.
Johnson (6-3, 202, DOB: March 6, 1982) is no stranger to the Winnipeg football club. The receiver joins the Blue Bombers after a stint with the club in 2007. In his only game last season (July 13 vs Edmonton) he had four catches for 49 yards. Prior to Winnipeg, the University of Mississippi product signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Falcons in 2005 before injuring his knee in training camp.
McCaleb (6-2, 298, DOB: August 5, 1983) played guard and tackle at Delta State after transferring from the University of Memphis.
Holness (5-11, 197, DOB: July 20, 1983) is a speedster who also ran track at the University of Ottawa. He appeared in 23 career games (15 regular season, eight playoffs) with the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees over four years, including two seasons as a starter, recording 40 career tackles and four quarterback sacks.
Amos (6-1, 185, DOB: July 28, 1982) is a cornerback out of the University of Nebraska. The Sweetwater, Texas native played four years in Lincoln and after starting his college career as a defensive back, made the move to receiver for his senior season in 2004. Amos spent time on the Chicago Bears practice roster in 2006 and was assigned to the Hamburg Sea Devils of NFL Europa, where he played under present Blue Bombers defensive back coach Dan Daniel.
Lay (6-1, 185, DOB: Sept. 8, 1982) played four years with the University of Pittsburgh Panthers where he was a first-team All-Big East selection as a senior. Lay was selected in the sixth round (174th) overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2006 NFL Draft.
The Blue Bombers will open their 2008 rookie camp with the first practice on Wednesday, May 28. Veterans hit the field for two-a-days on June 1. All workouts are open to the public and will be held at Canad Inns Stadium.
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