Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Bombers release quarterback Bryan Bennett

by
John Hodge
June 8, 2019

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have made a surprising cut ahead of Saturday’s 9:00 PM CT deadline, releasing quarterback Bryan Bennett.

Bennett was arguably the Bombers’ best quarterback in the preseason, completing 13-of-22 pass attempts for 242 yards and two touchdowns.

Matt Nichols, Chris Streveler, and newcomer Sean McGuire set to start the season as Winnipeg’s three quarterbacks.

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Bennett runs well, can throw the deep ball, and is said to be a hard worker. He could help a lot of teams at the quarterback position.

John Hodge

John Hodge is a longtime Canadian football reporter, insider, and podcaster for 3DownNation. Based in Winnipeg, Hodge is also a freelance television and radio broadcaster and curling reporter for Rock Channel.