US EditionWinnipeg Blue Bombers hire Tommy Condell as offensive coordinator
The Blue Bombers hired Tommy Condell and Jake Thomas for key coaching roles to improve after a 10-8 season and playoff loss, ending a five-year Grey Cup streak.
- The Winnipeg Blue Bombers named Tommy Condell offensive coordinator, Jake Thomas defensive line coach, and Jason Hogan running backs coach, The Canadian Press reported Dec. 22, 2025.
- After a 10-8 2025 campaign that ended in a playoff loss, Winnipeg Blue Bombers finished fourth in the West and lost to Montreal Alouettes in the East Division semifinal, missing the Grey Cup for the first time in five years.
- Condell returns after one season in Ottawa and an earlier 1997 stint, Hogan shifts back to running backs coach, and Thomas replaces retiring Darrell Patterson.
- Making adjustments to their coaching staff, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are preparing for the 2026 CFL season.
- About a month after ending his playing career, Jake Thomas moved into coaching following 13 seasons with Winnipeg, over 223 games.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers hire Tommy Condell as offensive coordinator
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Blue Bombers announce coaching staff changes for 2026
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced on Monday changes to the coaching staff for the 2026 Canadian Football League season. Tommy Condell has been named the club’s new offensive coordinator, and Jake Thomas will be transitioning from his playing career to become the team’s defensive line coach, replacing retiring coach Darrell Patterson. Jason Hogan will return in 2026 as the club’s running backs coach, a role he previously held from 20…
Blue Bombers announce coaching changes
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce changes to the coaching staff for the 2026 Canadian Football League season. Tommy Condell has been named the Club’s new offensive coordinator, and Jake Thomas will be transitioning from his playing career to become the team’s defensive line coach, replacing retiring coach Darrell Patterson. Jason Hogan will return in 2026 as the Club’s running backs coach, a role he previously held from 2022-2024. Condel…
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