Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers placed offensive lineman Tyler Elsbury on the retired list on Monday.

Tyler Elsbury is six foot five and weighs 316 pounds. The 24-year-old from Byron, Illinois, attended the Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp in 2025. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Elsbury on May 16, 2025. In 2025, he played left guard in two preseason games. Elsbury spent over a month on the practice squad.

Collegiately, Elsbury played five seasons at Iowa (2020-24) playing guard in 50 games for the Hawkeyes. In 2024, Iowa averaged 27.69 points per game, 197.2 rushing yards per game, 131.6 passing yards per game, 328.8 total yards per game, 43 touchdowns, and allowed 17 sacks finishing 8-5 for the season and appearing in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl.