The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive back Virdel Edwards II to a future contract on Thursday, according to the CFL Transactions page. The contract starts after the 2026 season.
Virdel Edwards II is six foot two and weighs 210 pounds. The 25-year-old from Plano, Texas, attended a rookie minicamp with the Washington Commanders in 2026.
Collegiately, Edwards II spent three seasons at Iowa State University (2019-21), with one tackle (1 assist) in seven games for the Cyclones. Then, he transferred to Hawaii (2022-25) with 117 tackles (91 solos, 26 assists), 2.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, 23 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in 36 games for the Rainbow Warriors.
In 2022, he had a career-high 50 tackles (39 solos, 11 assists), half a tackle for loss, three interceptions, and eight pass breakups in 13 games. In 2025, he made 31 tackles (25 solos, 6 assists), one tackle for loss, six pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 12 games.
