Jake Ceresna Named CFL Player of the Week After Three-Sack Debut with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive lineman Jake Ceresna was named the CFL's third star of the week after recording three sacks in his debut with the team during a season-opening victory against Calgary on Friday. Ceresna's performance marked his first career three-sack game and brought his career total to 49 sacks over eight years. The recognition highlights his immediate impact, as he already matched nearly the entire sack total of the Bombers' leading sacker from the previous season in just one game.
Jake Ceresna, a defensive lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, earned CFL player of the week honors following his debut with the team in the season-opening game against the Calgary Stampeders on Friday, June 5, 2026. Ceresna recorded three sacks and five defensive tackles in the victory, marking his first career three-sack performance. Over his eight-year professional career, he has accumulated 49 total sacks. His immediate impact is notable given that James Vaughters, the Bombers' leading sacker in the previous season, recorded only six sacks for the entire year. Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin and Montreal Alouettes defensive back Robert Kennedy were named the first and second stars of the week, respectively.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive lineman Jake Ceresna named player of week
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