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Ottawa Citizen
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Calgary Stampeders add veteran linebacker Adam Bighill to CFL roster
The Calgary Stampeders have addressed their linebacking injury woes with the signing of a bigtime veteran footballer. Article content On Sunday, the Canadian Football League team brought in Adam Bighill, adding him to the practice roster. Article content Article content A veteran of 191 regular-season games and 19 post-season contests in 12 seasons in the CFL, Bighill is a three-time winner of the Most Outstanding Defensive Player award, an eight-time West Division all-star and a six-time league all-star. Article content Article content The product of Montesano, Wash., has won three Grey Cup rings — one as a member of the BC Lions and two with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Article content Article content 'It's a bummer,' the 36-year-old Bighill told the Winnipeg Sun at the time. 'The fans are great, the community is great. It supports you here. Great locker-room and great support — a lot of great stuff. It's a good team, a good organization in a lot of ways. Something like that you don't want to leave unless you have to.' Article content He did, however, with hopes another team would want him. Article content And now the Stamps do after being beset by injury at linebacker. Article content The Stamps have amassed a few key injuries in that corps, losing middle-man Marquel Lee (bicep) — a leader of the revamped unit — and outside-man Gary Johnson Jr. to the six-game injury list. Article content Article content And fellow linebacker Jacob Roberts, who started on the strong-side Saturday, was sidelined during the 20-12 loss to the Ottawa Redblacks at McMahon Stadium. Article content Bighill was injured late last CFL season and underwent knee surgery. Article content 'I realized when I got hurt it's a real possibility that a club who's already looking at ways to probably redo their roster, with heavy veterans,' Bighill told the Winnipeg Sun. 'This is an easy one for them. Whether I think or whether other people think it's a right decision or not. It's an easy one to point at and say, 'It's probably time.'' Article content But now he's time with the Stamps to prove he can still play. Article content Bighill ranks sixth in CFL history with 939 defensive tackles and has also has 39 tackles for loss, 71 special-teams stops, 50 sacks, 15 interceptions including one pick-six, 11 fumble recoveries including three returned for touchdowns, 14 forced fumbles and 25 knockdowns.
Calgary Herald
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Stampeders add veteran linebacker Adam Bighill to CFL roster
The Calgary Stampeders have addressed their linebacking injury woes with the signing of a bigtime veteran footballer. Article content On Sunday, the Canadian Football League team brought in Adam Bighill, adding him to the practice roster. Article content Article content A veteran of 191 regular-season games and 19 post-season contests in 12 seasons in the CFL, Bighill is a three-time winner of the Most Outstanding Defensive Player award, an eight-time West Division all-star and a six-time league all-star. Article content Article content The product of Montesano, Wash., has won three Grey Cup rings — one as a member of the BC Lions and two with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Article content Article content 'It's a bummer,' the 36-year-old Bighill told the Winnipeg Sun at the time. 'The fans are great, the community is great. It supports you here. Great locker-room and great support — a lot of great stuff. It's a good team, a good organization in a lot of ways. Something like that you don't want to leave unless you have to.' Article content He did, however, with hopes another team would want him. Article content And now the Stamps do after being beset by injury at linebacker. Article content The Stamps have amassed a few key injuries in that corps, losing middle-man Marquel Lee (bicep) — a leader of the revamped unit — and outside-man Gary Johnson Jr. to the six-game injury list. Article content Article content And fellow linebacker Jacob Roberts, who started on the strong-side Saturday, was sidelined during the 20-12 loss to the Ottawa Redblacks at McMahon Stadium. Article content Bighill was injured late last CFL season and underwent knee surgery. Article content 'I realized when I got hurt it's a real possibility that a club who's already looking at ways to probably redo their roster, with heavy veterans,' Bighill told the Winnipeg Sun. 'This is an easy one for them. Whether I think or whether other people think it's a right decision or not. It's an easy one to point at and say, 'It's probably time.'' Article content But now he's time with the Stamps to prove he can still play. Article content Bighill ranks sixth in CFL history with 939 defensive tackles and has also has 39 tackles for loss, 71 special-teams stops, 50 sacks, 15 interceptions including one pick-six, 11 fumble recoveries including three returned for touchdowns, 14 forced fumbles and 25 knockdowns.
Hamilton Spectator
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Stampeders sign six-time CFL all-star LB Adam Bighill to practice roster
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed linebacker Adam Bighill to their practice roster, the club announced Sunday. Bighill, 36, is a three-time winner of the Most Outstanding Defensive Player award, an eight-time West Division all-star and a six-time league all-star. The five-foot-nine, 230-pounder from Montesano, Wash., has won three Grey Cup rings – one as a member of the BC Lions and two with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. However, the 12-year veteran was released by the Bombers in January and has yet to suit up in 2025. He stated in a social media post following the release that he planned to keep playing. He began his career in 2011 with the Lions, who he spent six seasons with before playing for the NFL's New Orleans Saints in 2017. He returned to the CFL in 2018 with the Bombers, who he spent the following six seasons with. Bighill ranks sixth in CFL history with 939 defensive tackles. He also has 39 tackles for loss, 71 special-teams stops, 50 sacks, 15 interceptions including one pick-six, 11 fumble recoveries including three returned for touchdowns, 14 forced fumbles and 25 knockdowns. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 22, 2025.
Toronto Star
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Stampeders sign six-time CFL all-star LB Adam Bighill to practice roster
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed linebacker Adam Bighill to their practice roster, the club announced Sunday. Bighill, 36, is a three-time winner of the Most Outstanding Defensive Player award, an eight-time West Division all-star and a six-time league all-star.
Winnipeg Free Press
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Stampeders sign six-time CFL all-star LB Adam Bighill to practice roster
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have signed linebacker Adam Bighill to their practice roster, the club announced Sunday. Bighill, 36, is a three-time winner of the Most Outstanding Defensive Player award, an eight-time West Division all-star and a six-time league all-star. The five-foot-nine, 230-pounder from Montesano, Wash., has won three Grey Cup rings – one as a member of the BC Lions and two with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. However, the 12-year veteran was released by the Bombers in January and has yet to suit up in 2025. He stated in a social media post following the release that he planned to keep playing. He began his career in 2011 with the Lions, who he spent six seasons with before playing for the NFL's New Orleans Saints in 2017. He returned to the CFL in 2018 with the Bombers, who he spent the following six seasons with. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Bighill ranks sixth in CFL history with 939 defensive tackles. He also has 39 tackles for loss, 71 special-teams stops, 50 sacks, 15 interceptions including one pick-six, 11 fumble recoveries including three returned for touchdowns, 14 forced fumbles and 25 knockdowns. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 22, 2025.
