Watson latest member of the Blue Bombers receiving corps to be sidelined

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers\' Cory Watson, right, catches a pass in the end zone in front of Hamilton Tiger-Cats\' Matt Bucknor, buts steps out of bounds, during the first half of their CFL game in Winnipeg on September 21, 2012. Blue Bomber coach Tim Burke was left scrambling to replace his top receiver Tuesday, after Cory Watson was injured on the last play of the week\'s last practice. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without receiver Cory Watson for a little while.

Bombers head coach Tim Burke said Thursday that Watson could be sidelined as long as a month with a hamstring injury sustained Wednesday in practice.

With Watson ailing, the Bombers signed rookie receiver Brett Carter from the practice roster and he’ll dress for Friday night’s home game against the Toronto Argonauts.

Receiver Chris Matthews, the CFL’s top rookie last season, is doubtful for Friday night’s game, as is veteran Terrence Edwards with a shoulder injury.

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