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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign veteran slotback Weston Dressler to contract

The Canadian Press Published Tuesday, January 26, 2016 10:55AM CST Last Updated Tuesday, January 26, 2016 4:00PM CST

Saskatchewan Roughriders' Weston Dressler scores a touchdown against the B.C. Lions during the first half of a CFL football game in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday July 10, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed veteran slotback Weston Dressler on Tuesday.

Dressler spent eight seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders before being release Jan. 14.

The five-foot-seven, 180-pound Dressler was a two-time CFL all-star with Saskatchewan and make two Grey Cup appearances with the club during his tenure, winning in 2013.

Dressler was the CFL's top rookie in 2008 and accumulated 539 catches for 7,797 yards and 50 TDs with Saskatchewan.

"Adding a veteran player with his skillset was really a no-brainer for us," Winnipeg general manager Kyle Walters said in a statement. "We were all immediately interested in adding him to our offensive lineup, and we're very excited to have Weston on our side moving forward."

Dressler was a five-time 1,000-yard receiver with Saskatchewan.

"I'm beyond excited to start my career as a Winnipeg Blue Bomber," said Dressler. "It's widely known the loyalty their fans have, and the passion the city and province have for the Bombers.

"The stadium is hands down the loudest in the CFL. And there are great football people in the organization. We have a quarterback who I think is as good as anyone in this league, and some really solid pieces around him. I'm really looking forward to the days ahead."