Winnipeg Blue Bombers open camp with retooled offence and Tim White

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have opened training camp with a retooled offence, aiming to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season that ended their five-year streak of Grey Cup appearances. The team has introduced several key new pieces, including star free-agent receiver Tim White and new offensive coordinator Tommy Condell, in an effort to revitalize a passing game that significantly declined last year.

White, who signed with Winnipeg after four consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, said he was drawn to the Bombers in part because of his prior experience with Condell. He expressed confidence that his skills would mesh with the existing talent to elevate the team’s aerial attack. Quarterback Zach Collaros noted that White’s speed has already challenged the team’s defensive backs in practice, forcing adjustments in coverage.

The offensive overhaul addresses clear statistical shortcomings from 2025. Under then-rookie coordinator Jason Hogan, the Bombers’ offence finished seventh in league scoring and tied for sixth-fewest passing touchdowns. It also struggled to generate big plays and was inefficient in the red zone, ranking eighth in the CFL. Despite a 10-8 regular-season...