Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Stanley Bryant to one-year deal

by | Dec 3, 2024

ECU alum Stanley Bryant, one of the greatest offensive linemen to play in the CFL, is staying with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

The team announced on Monday that he had signed a one-year contract to return for the 2025 season. It will be his 10th season with the team.

Below is a press release from the team with the news.

=====

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the Club has agreed to terms on a one-year extension with future hall of fame left tackle, Stanley Bryant, who was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

Bryant (6-5, 319, East Carolina University; born: May 7, 1986, in Goldsboro, N.C.) returns in 2025 for his 10th season with the Blue Bombers and 15th in the Canadian Football League, including his days with the Calgary Stampeders (2010-14).

The most-decorated offensive lineman in Canadian Football League history, Bryant is a four-time winner of the CFL Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022).

Bryant was steady again in 2024 and was named to the All-CFL Team for an eighth time (2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024) while manning the left side of an offensive line that helped running back Brady Oliveira capture his second consecutive rushing title with 1,353 yards, and quarterback Collaros throw for a career-best 4,336 yards.

Bryant began his CFL career with the Stampeders in 2010 and was twice named that club’s top offensive lineman. He signed with the Blue Bombers as a free agent in 2015 and has been honoured as the team’s Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman seven times (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2024).

Over the course of his CFL career, Bryant has suited up for 219 games – including 186 with the Blue Bombers – and has started in all of them. He is a three-time Grey Cup champion, having won in 2019 and 2021 with the Blue Bombers and in 2014 with the Stampeders.

Check out Pirate Radio

Website | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube

Top Headlines

Where could Jeff Hoffman end up in 2025?

Believe it or not, MLB pitchers and catchers begin reporting in around five weeks. That means free agency will wind down soon. There are several players at nearly every position still available, including ECU alum and relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman. Depending on who you...

ECU alum takes job at Jacksonville

ECU Alum Turner Brown is taking the coaching job at Jacksonville University. NRColumbus.com reports, "Turner is a tremendous young man that brings passion and energy every day. His work ethic and pedigree of success will fit right in with our baseball program and...

Pirates defeat Temple in thrilling fashion, 80-79

By ECUPirates.com Jayshayne Woodard scored a season-high 15 points and hit the go-ahead shot with 10 seconds left as East Carolina snapped a three-game skid with an 80-79 victory over Temple on Wednesday night inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. RJ Felton scored...

The Holton Ahlers Show: ECU’s Steve Shankweiler

The latest edition of The Holton Ahlers Show features one of the longtime members of ECU athletics. On this episode, Holton & Caiden recap the 2024 Military Bowl and tell stories from the weekend. Also, Steve Shankweiler joins the show to discuss the future of ECU...

ECU’s Frost named to D1Softball’s D100 Freshman Watch List

By ECUPirates.com East Carolina freshman pitcher Kendall Frost has been named to D1Softball's D100 Freshman Watch List ahead of the 2025 season according to an announcement by the organization on Wednesday morning. The Roswell, Ga. native was named the 2023 GADC...

Seahawks keeping Cornell Powell, 10 others, on 2025 practice squad

The Seattle Seahawks signed Greenville native Cornell Powell to remain on its practice squad. Powell was one of 11 players to secure their rights to the Seahawks via reserve/future contracts. CBSSports.com reports, "Powell ended the season on the Seahawks' practice...