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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign veteran American receiver Naaman Roosevelt

Aug 30, 2021 | 1:37 PM

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed veteran receiver Naaman Roosevelt.

The native of Buffalo, N.Y., played with the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 2015-19.

Roosevelt was Saskatchewan’s most outstanding player in 2016 when he had 76 receptions for 1,095 yards in just 11 games.

He was named a West Division all-star in 2017 with 75 receptions for 1,035 yards and eight touchdowns in 14 games.