BOMBERS RELEASE IAN WILD

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers
announced today the club has released International linebacker Ian Wild prior
to the start of free agency, so he can further pursue his pending NFL
opportunity. Wild was to be a free agent next month.

“Ian Wild is a great
football player in every facet of what you look for, and we are not at all
surprised he has garnered interest from the National Football League”, said
Blue Bombers General Manager Kyle Walters. “We wish him the best and thank him
for his contributions to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.”

“The Winnipeg Football
Club wishes Ian all the best in his pursuit of a position in the National
Football League,” said Bombers President and CEO Wade Miller. “He is a talented
ball player, and a great person. As an organization, the proper thing to do is
allow an individual to pursue an opportunity in this situation, once one is
presented to him in detail. We are excited for Ian and wish him the best.”