Jul 4, 2016
Bombers' Dressler ready to go against Ticats
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers got some good news for Week 3, as head coach Mike O'Shea announced that receiver Weston Dressler will play on Thursday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
TSN.ca Staff
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers got some good news for Week 3, as head coach Mike O'Shea announced that receiver Weston Dressler will play on Thursday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Dressler missed most of training camp with an undisclosed ailment and suffered a head injury in the first quarter of the Bombers' season-opening 22-14 loss to Montreal.
Dressler, one of the Bombers' big-name free-agent signings this off-season, had three catches for 22 yards versus Montreal. On his final reception, Dressler was running towards the sideline when he was hit by rookie Alouettes cornerback Ethan Davis.
Dressler signed a two-year deal with Winnipeg in January reportedly worth $350,000 after being released for financial reasons by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
He spent eight seasons with Saskatchewan, five times surpassing the 1,000-yard receiving plateau. A two-time CFL all-star, the 31-year-old helped the Riders win the 2013 Grey Cup and has amassed 539 career catches for 7,797 yards and 50 touchdowns with Saskatchewan.