Bombers extend Tanner Schmekel, release Chris Kolankowski

Blue Bombers re-sign veteran defensive lineman Tanner Schmekel

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Canadian defensive tackle Tanner Schmekel He was scheduled to become a free agent in February. Schmekel (6-1, 286; University of Regina; born: July 22, 1999, in Regina, SK.) returns in 2026 for his fourth year with the Blue Bombers and after a 2025 campaign that was cut short due to injury and limited to just four games. Schmekel was having arguably…

Bombers extend Tanner Schmekel, release Chris Kolankowski

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announced on Monday the team has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with National defensive tackle Tanner Schmekel. He was scheduled to become a free agent in February. Schmekel (six-foot-one, 286 pounds) returns in 2026 for his fourth year with the Blue Bombers and after a 2025 campaign that was cut short due to injury and limited to just four games. RELATED » View the entire 2026 schedule » A holi…