The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have added veteran defensive end James Vaughters to their roster, strengthening their pass rush for the upcoming season. Vaughters joins the team after being released by the Calgary Stampeders and will partner up with Willie Jefferson to form a potent edge-rushing duo.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are bolstering their defensive line with the addition of veteran pass rusher James Vaughters . The team announced Friday that Vaughters has signed a one-year contract, joining forces with Willie Jefferson to create a formidable edge-rushing duo. Vaughters was recently released by the Calgary Stampeders after spending the last two seasons with the team. In 2022, Vaughters appeared in all 18 regular season games, recording five sacks, two forced fumbles, and 32 tackles.
A season-ending arm injury limited him to just six games in 2023, but he still managed to contribute five sacks. Prior to his stint with the Stamps, Vaughters played for the Calgary Stampeders from 2017 to 2018. He also gained experience in the NFL, playing 27 games for various teams including the Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, and San Diego Chargers. During his NFL career, he recorded 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and 22 tackles. Jefferson, a proven force on the Bombers' defensive line, has already re-signed with the team for the 2025 season. However, fellow defensive ends Celestin Haba and TyJuan Garbutt are both pending free agents.
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