Bombers courting Pierce as QB: report

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are among several CFL and NFL teams seeking free-agent quarterback Buck Pierce, according to published reports.

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are among several CFL and NFL teams seeking free-agent quarterback Buck Pierce, according to published reports.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are expected to make Pierce an offer within the next 48 hours, according to a report on TSN.ca.

The 28-year-old Pierce is also being sought by the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers and Detroit Lions. Hamilton Tiger-Cats scout is evaluating him today in Vancouver, and the Montreal Alouettes have also expressed interest, according to the report.

DARRYL DYCK / the canadian press Buck Pierce signs a football for a teammate while cleaning out his locker at the team's practice facility on Nov. 23, 2009, a day after the B.C. Lions were defeated by the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL's eastern final.
DARRYL DYCK / the canadian press Buck Pierce signs a football for a teammate while cleaning out his locker at the team's practice facility on Nov. 23, 2009, a day after the B.C. Lions were defeated by the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL's eastern final.

Pierce joined the B.C. Lions as a free agent in 2005.  He was released by the team in early March, ranked seventh on the club’s all-time passing list with 8,734 yards and sixth all-time with 692 completions. 

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