The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed long snapper Ian Leroux to the practice squad and released wide receiver Reggie White Jr. from the practice squad on Monday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Ian Leroux is six foot two and weighs 220 pounds. The 25-year-old from Quebec, Quebec, re-signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on November 26, 2024. In 2025, he played two preseason games. The Blue Bombers released him on May 31, 2025.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers drafted Leroux in the fourth round (37th pick) in the 2024 CFL Draft. He was placed on the suspended list as he returned to Laval.
Collegiately, Leroux played five seasons at the University of Laval (2019, 2021-24) making 20 tackles (14 solos, 6 assists), one fumble recovery, and one interception for 34 yards in 36 games for the Rouge Et Or. In 2024, Leroux made three tackles (3 solos) in seven games helping the Rouge Et Or win the Coupe Mitchell Bowl and the Vanier Cup.
Reggie White Jr. is six foot three and weighs 210 pounds. The 28-year-old from Randallstown, Maryland, signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on February 11, 2025. In 2025, he made four catches for 27 yards in two preseason games to earn a spot on the practice squad.
The New York Giants signed White Jr. as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2019. He made 8 catches for 115 yards, and one carry for six yards in four preseason games earning a spot on the practice squad. The Giants released him on May 5, 2020.
Then, the Montreal Alouettes signed White Jr. as a free agent on January 22, 2021. In two seasons, White Jr. has made 71 catches for 899 yards and four touchdowns in 20 games. In 2022, White Jr. made 53 catches for 722 yards, two touchdowns, and three tackles in 15 games for Montreal in 2022.
In 2023, he did not play for the Alouettes due to a torn ACL, LCL, and PCL in his right knee as Montreal went on to win the 110th Grey Cup over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. In 2024, he made 24 catches for 355 yards, four touchdowns, and two kick returns for no yards in 12 games.
Collegiately, White played four seasons at Monmouth (2015-18) making 249 catches for 3,373 yards, 31 touchdowns, two carries for -8 yards, and four tackles (3 solo, 1 assist) in 45 games for the Hawks. He is a two-time First Team All-Big South, an All-ECAC First Team in 2018, and a Second Team All-ECAC selection in 2017.
