Blue Bombers beef up linebacker position

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Already stacked at the lineback position with the likes of Barrin Simpson, Zeke Moreno and Joe Lobendahn, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced today the addition of two new imports: Roderick Johnson and Bryan Wilson.

Johnson (6-3, 255, Oklahoma State) comes north to Winnipeg after a stellar four year college career at OSU where he played middle linebacker in 2005 and 2006 before switching to defensive end in 2007, his senior year.

“He’s a big guy that’s quick, can play end or linebacker, and can make a lot of plays on defence for us,” said head coach Mike Kelly in a press release.

Wilson (6-2, 253, Morgan State) was on the 2007 All-MEAC all-star team after registering 50 tackles, and led his team with seven sacks and six forced fumbles.

He signed with the NFL’s Washington Redskins as a rookie free agent after going undrafted.

“We like the type of player Bryan is,” said Kelly. “He’s shown in college that he can get to the quarterback and put pressure on. He’s a big hitter and I can’t wait to see what he can do in camp.”

ed.tait@freepress.mb.ca