Simmons Signs with CFL Team

Former West Virginia receiver TJ Simmons continuing his football career in the CFL

On Monday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League announced the signing of former West Virginia receiver TJ Simmons. 

Aug 31, 2019; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver TJ Simmons (1) runs after a catch during the first quarter against the James Madison Dukes at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium / Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

Simmons spent three seasons as West Virginia, hauling in 86 receptions for 1,197 yards and nine touchdowns during his Mountaineer career after spending one season at Alabama. 

The Birmingham, Alabama native went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft but signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before releasing Simmons during training camp. 

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