The Winnipeg Blue Bombers acquired running back Matthew Peterson from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for defensive lineman Kyle Samson on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Matthew Peterson is five foot ten and weighs 210 pounds. The 24-year-old from Brooks, Alberta, was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the fourth round (36th pick) in the 2024 CFL Draft.
In 2024, Peterson had five carries for 44 yards and three catches for 9 yards in two preseason games. The Ticats released him on June 1, 2024, and he returned to Alberta for his final collegiate season. The Ticats re-signed Peterson on December 9, 2024.
Peterson played five seasons at the University of Alberta (2019, 2021-24) with 477 carries for 3,032 yards, 9 touchdowns, 62 catches for 583 yards, three touchdowns, and two kick returns for 30 yards in 38 games for the Golden Bears.
In 2023, Peterson had 158 carries for 1,317 yards, four touchdowns, and 12 catches for 157 yards in 10 games for the Golden Bears. He was named Canada West Player of the Year. In 2024, Peterson had 105 carries for 784 yards, one touchdown, and six catches for 45 yards in six games.
Kyle Samson is six foot three and weighs 290 pounds. The 24-year-old from Hamilton, Ontario, was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the second round (20th pick) in the 2024 CFL Draft. In 2024, Samson played two preseason games. He spent the regular season on the practice squad and was activated for the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver.
Samson played four seasons at the University of British Columbia (2019, 2021-23) making 76 tackles (47 solos, 29 assists), 19.5 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, one interception for two yards, and four pass breakups in 33 games for the Thunderbirds. In 2023 at UBC, Samson made 27 tackles (17 solos, 10 assists), seven tackles for loss, one sack, and three pass breakups in 11 games for the Thunderbirds.
Samson also played in the Ontario Provincial Football League for the Hamilton Varsity Tiger-Cats making nine tackles (5 solo, 4 assists), one tackle for loss, and a half sack in three games.
