CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Bombers finalize training camp roster

Published on May 29, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release


WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers finalized their training camp roster today with the signings of three more players.

Joining the team are defensive backs Markese Fitzgerald and Stanford Samuels and defensive tackle Ben Lynch.

Fitzgerald (5-11, 186) attended the University of Miami and spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings in the NFL before joining the Blue and Gold.

Lynch (6-3, 275) played his college ball for West Virginia in the Big East Conference. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Washington Redskins earlier this year and attended the NFL team's mini-camp.

Samuels (5-10, 193) attended Florida State where he gained a reputation as a scrappy defender. He attended training camp with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts last season.

In other news, defensive tackle Melvin Bradley has been placed on the suspended list while Geoff Drover failed a team physical and has been released.

Meanwhile, cornerback Ricky Bell and offensive guard Orlando Bobo have both retired.

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