The Bombers released guard Drew Desjarlais on Tuesday to allow him to pursue a contract in the National Football League.

Drew Desjarlais of the University of Windsor, an offensive lineman who the Bombers selected fourth overall nearly two weeks ago and University of Mount Allison wide receiver Malik Richards who was Winnipeg's fifth round pick have both been signed.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers boosted their Offensive and Defensive Lines with 1st round picks Drew Desjarlais and Jonathan Kongbo in Thursday's CFL Draft.