Blue Bombers Transactions: February 21, 2022

WINNIPEG, MB., February 21, 2022 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American receiver T.J. Simmons and American defensive back Tyrique McGhee.

Simmons (6-2, 200, West Virginia, March 28, 1998 in Birmingham, AL) spent three years as a Mountaineer, hauling in 86 receptions for 1,197 yards and nine touchdowns. Simmons spent the first year of his collegiate career at Alabama before deciding to transfer to West Virginia. In 2020, Simmons finished 33rd nationally and 2nd in the Big 12 in yards per receptions (17.4). After going undrafted, Simmons signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but was released during training camp last year.

McGhee (5-10, 185, Georgia, August 11, 1998 in Byron, GA) spent the 2020 season on the L.A. Rams practice squad. He played in 50 games with the Georgia Bulldogs at a variety of defensive back positions, recording 53 total tackles, nine pass deflections, two forced fumbles and two interceptions.