The B.C. Lions released defensive lineman Amani Bledsoe from the practice squad on Sunday, according to the CFL Transactions page.
Amani Bledsoe is six foot four and weighs 280 pounds. The 28-year-old from Lawrence, Kansas, was drafted by the Birmingham Stallions in the 2026 UFL Draft. In 2026, Bledsoe made 13 tackles (5 solos, 8 assists), one tackle for loss, and one sack in four games. The B.C. Lions signed Bledsoe to the practice squad on August 19, 2026.
The Stallions traded him, along with quarterback Matt Corral, to the Orlando Storm for quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. In Orlando, Bledsoe made nine tackles (4 solos, 5 assists), one tackle for loss, one interception, and two pass breakups in six games. In the UFL Semi-Finals against the D.C. Defenders, Bledsoe made two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist).
The Tennessee Titans signed Bledsoe as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2019. He also spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons. In 2020, he made 17 tackles (6 solos, 11 assists) and two pass breakups in 14 games for the Cincinnati Bengals. In 2021, he made one tackle (1 solo) in five games for the Tennessee Titans.
The Arlington Renegades signed Bledsoe on January 23, 2025. In 2025, he made 17 tackles (8 solos, 9 assists), six tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks in 10 games.
Collegiately, Bledsoe played three seasons at Oklahoma (2016-18) with 59 tackles (30 solos, 29 assists), 7.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, and eight pass breakups in 30 games, of which 22 were starts for the Sooners. He was an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention in 2018.
