Winnipeg Blue Bombers release quarterback Jake Dolegala

Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released quarterback Jake Dolegala on Thursday.

Jake Dolegala is six foot seven and weighs 242 pounds. The 28-year-old from Hamburg, New York, signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on September 16, 2024. Dolegala did not see playing time in Winnipeg in 2024.

Dolegala signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2019. He also spent time with the New England Patriots twice, the Green Bay Packers twice, and the Miami Dolphins.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Dolegala on February 15, 2022. In 2022, Dolegala completed 16 of 35 passes (46%) for 154 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and two carries for 12 yards in two games.

In 2023, Dolegala completed 216 of 333 passes (65%) for 2,641 yards, 11 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 26 carries for 95 yards, and one touchdown in 13 games.

The B.C. Lions signed Dolegala on February 14, 2024. Dolegala came in after Adams Jr. suffered the right knee injury against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 9 completing 1 of 3 passes (33%) for 12 yards.

He made his first start for the Lions in Week 10 against the Edmonton Elks completing 14 of 23 passes (61%) for 146 yards, and one carry for five yards. In two games, Dolegala completed 15 of 26 passes (58%) for 158 yards, and one carry for five yards in 9 games. The Lions released him on August 14, 2024.

Collegiately, Dolegala played four seasons at Central Connecticut State (2015-18) completing 654 of 1,136 passes (57.6%) for 8,129 yards, 48 touchdowns, 29 interceptions, 233 carries for 452 yards, and 18 touchdowns in 44 games for the Blue Devils. 

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