Blue Bombers cut ties with Matt Bucknor
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In a surprise move Saturday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers made veteran defensive back Matt Bucknor a victim of roster cuts.
Today's decision surprised me because I had a solid camp but I know another opportunity will come my way. #ToughBusiness
— Matt Bucknor (@Matt_Bucknor) June 18, 2016
Bucknor ranked second on the Blue Bombers in interceptions last season with three. The 30-year-old has proven durable, too, as he hasn't missed a game in the past two campaigns.
CFL rosters must by reduced to 46 players by Sunday at noon, before the start of the regular season.
Winnipeg opens its regular-season schedule on June 24, when it hosts the Montreal Alouettes.
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