WINNIPEG \u2014 The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Canadian defensive back Redha Kramdi to a two-year extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Kramdi was scheduled to become a free agent in February.<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old from Montreal had 47 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, a forced fumble and his first career interception this past season.<\/p>\n
He also tied a career high with eight tackles in a win over Hamilton in September, equalling a total he first set against Toronto in July 2024.<\/p>\n
Kramdi started 16 regular-season games and the East Division semifinal in 2025.<\/p>\n
He has played 72 career games since being selected by Winnipeg in the second round, 16th overall, at the 2021 CFL draft and helped the Bombers win a second straight Grey Cup that year.<\/p>\n
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ALOUETTES RE-SIGN CANADIAN LB RICHARDS<\/p>\n
The Montreal Alouettes have signed Canadian linebacker Tyrell Richards to a one-year extension through the 2026 season.<\/p>\n
The 27-year-old from Brampton, Ont., led the CFL with 30 special teams tackles in 18 games this past season. <\/p>\n
He also recorded eight defensive tackles and forced one fumble.<\/p>\n
Richards was selected first overall by the Alouettes at the 2022 CFL draft.<\/p>\n
Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia says Richards has become one of the top special teams players in the CFL.<\/p>\n
The Alouettes also signed American receiver Austin Watkins Jr. to a two-year deal. <\/p>\n
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 16, 2025.<\/p>\n
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