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Blue Bombers sign Canadian DB Redha Kramdi to two-year extension

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Montreal Alouettes' Tyrell Richards warms up before a CFL pre-season football game against the Ottawa Redblacks in Montreal, Friday, June, 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Canadian defensive back Redha Kramdi to a two-year extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday.

Kramdi was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

The 28-year-old from Montreal had 47 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, a forced fumble and his first career interception this past season.

He also tied a career high with eight tackles in a win over Hamilton in September, equalling a total he first set against Toronto in July 2024.

Kramdi started 16 regular-season games and the East Division semifinal in 2025.

He has played 72 career games since being selected by Winnipeg in the second round, 16th overall, at the 2021 CFL draft and helped the Bombers win a second straight Grey Cup that year.

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ALOUETTES RE-SIGN CANADIAN LB RICHARDS

The Montreal Alouettes have signed Canadian linebacker Tyrell Richards to a one-year extension through the 2026 season.

The 27-year-old from Brampton, Ont., led the CFL with 30 special teams tackles in 18 games this past season.

He also recorded eight defensive tackles and forced one fumble.

Richards was selected first overall by the Alouettes at the 2022 CFL draft.

Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia says Richards has become one of the top special teams players in the CFL.

The Alouettes also signed American receiver Austin Watkins Jr. to a two-year deal.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 16, 2025.

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Ottawa Redblacks wide receiver Lincoln Victor (85) is tackled by Montreal Alouettes linebacker Tyrell Richards (42) during first half pre-season CFL football action in Montreal on Saturday, May 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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Toronto Argonauts quarterback Cameron Dukes (11) is sacked by Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive back Redha Kramdi (6) during first half CFL football action in Toronto on Saturday, July 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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The Montreal Alouettes and Winnipeg Blue Bombers will square off in the CFL championship game, marking the first time the two franchises have ever met in the Grey Cup. Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Redha Kramdi (17) defends against Montreal Alouettes’ Regis Cibasu (83) during first half CFL action in Winnipeg Thursday, August 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

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