The Winnipeg Blue Bombers trimmed their roster ahead of Thursday’s pre-season finale by releasing 11 players.
Among those cut is defensive back Terrence Frederick. The American started nine games in his CFL rookie season last year, registering 33 defensive tackles, a sack and interception. Frederick had four tackles in Saturday’s exhibition tie against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
“We’ve got a few guys that we think can work at that spot and provide a little more.” head coach Mike O’Shea said. “Terrence jumped in, and this is the bad part about the business, he got his first start versus Edmonton when we started to turn things around here.”
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The Bombers also released quarterback Austin Apodaca, receivers Darrin Peterson, TJ Lowder, Quinshad Davis and Larry Raper, offensive lineman Kodi Kieler, defensive linemen Lawrence Virgil and Caleb Bostic, linebacker George Stone as well as defensive back Tahaan Goodman.
“It’s our job to try and put the best team on the field every single year.” said O’Shea. “I think the players understand that it’s pro football, but it doesn’t make it any easier.”
Winnipeg wraps up its pre-season schedule on Thursday by hosting the Edmonton Eskimos at Investors Group Field.
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