WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with right guard Pat Neufeld and defensive back Michael Griffin II, the CFL team said Sunday. 

Both players were scheduled to become free agents next month.

Neufeld, a Regina native, returns for his 12th season with the Blue Bombers. The three-time all-star started all 18 regular-season games last year. 


Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Pat Neufeld speaks to members of media after practice at Leibel Field in Regina on Nov. 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Pat Neufeld speaks to members of media after practice at Leibel Field in Regina on Nov. 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

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Griffin made five starts last season. The Minneapolis, Minn., native is back for his third season with the club.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 18, 2026.