WINNIPEG, MB., – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American receivers Josh Johnson and Jaylen Hall.
Johnson (5-11, 181; Tulsa, born: August 10, 1999, in Little Rock, AR) most recently spent time with Birmingham of the USFL, making two catches for 13 yards in four games, while adding three catches for 61 yards and one touchdown in the playoffs, helping the Stallions win their second USFL Championship. In 2022, Johnson spent most of the season on the Detroit Lions’ practice squad.
Johnson split his collegiate career between Iowa State and Tulsa, transferring to Tulsa for the 2019 season. He made 165 catches for 2,108 yards, 13 touchdowns 34 games for the Golden Hurricanes
Hall (6-3, 180; Western Kentucky; born: March 31, 1999, in Macomb, MI) transferred to Western Kentucky for the 2022 season, appearing in 14 games and recording 68 receptions for 869 yards and six touchdowns. Hall previously played at Western Michigan from 2018-2021, totalling 85 catches for 1,532 yards and 14 touchdowns in 43 career games for the Broncos.
