Bombers add receiver, defensive back

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American wide receiver Dom Williams and veteran Canadian defensive back Dexter Janke have been signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the CFL club announced Thursday.

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American wide receiver Dom Williams and veteran Canadian defensive back Dexter Janke have been signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the CFL club announced Thursday.

The 26-year-old Williams spent four seasons at Washington State, piling up 2,889 receiving yards and 30 touchdowns in 192 receptions. The 6-2, 200-pounder from Pomona, Calif., finished his college career second all-time in program receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.

Since 2016, the undrafted Williams has had stops with the San Diego and Philadelphia in the NFL.

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Dom Williams, below, is unable to handle a pass while under pressure from Arizona Cardinals defensive back Trevon Hartfield during a preseason NFL football game in 2016 in San Diego. (Rick Scuteri / Associated Press files)
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Dom Williams, below, is unable to handle a pass while under pressure from Arizona Cardinals defensive back Trevon Hartfield during a preseason NFL football game in 2016 in San Diego. (Rick Scuteri / Associated Press files)

Janke, a 26-year-old from the University of Saskatchewan, was chosen in the fifth round of the 2015 CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders.

The 6-0, 220-pounder spent three seasons with the Stampeders, making 14 total tackles in 16 games played. Janke was a running back in college.

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