The 2016 CFL free agency period officially opens at 11:00am CT on February 9, 2016. We’ll be updating this live running blog throughout the day with updates from the Bombers’ war room, the latest signings, videos from the media room and more.

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2016 Free Agency Timeline – Day 1

5:52 am: GM Kyle Walters arrives at Investors Group Field to prepare for the day ahead.

7:00 am: Walters holds a final call with Football Ops personnel to go over the day.

9:30 am: 90 minutes away from Free Agency and all is quiet for now

10:05 am: Walters is back on the phone with scouts, discussing more potential names to target.

11:00 am: Time to get to work Walters works the phones with Coach O’Shea close by.

1:00 pm: The first signing of the day is announced. The Bombers welcome kicker Justin Medlock to the team!

Ready? *drumroll* The team has signed veteran kicker Justin Medlock. >> https://t.co/Pp0Tg1eOwP pic.twitter.com/KjxrttPLP1 — Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) February 9, 2016

Get to know the newest Blue Bomber kicker with some highlights from last season.

1:32 pm: It’s official, the team announces the signing of Winnipegger and running back, Andrew Harris.

It’s not official until it’s official: The team has signed running back Andrew Harris. >> http://ow.ly/Y8r2Q Posted by Winnipeg Blue Bombers CFL on Tuesday, February 9, 2016

You know what we all need at this point? Andrew Harris highlights.

1:39 pm: Another signing! This time Canadian defensive tackle Keith Shologan joins the blue and gold.

Bombers sign veteran Canadian defensive tackle Keith Shologan. >> https://t.co/qFeHzjjPnC pic.twitter.com/ukfXxXjpL9 — Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) February 9, 2016

2:00 pm: Justin Medlock gets on the phone for a conference call with Hamilton and Winnipeg media.

2:20 pm: Another former Rider joins the team – the Bombers welcome receiver Ryan Smith onboard!

Excited to be apart of the @Wpg_BlueBombers organization! Great opportunity! Can’t wait to get on the field! — Ryan Smith (@ryguy_4) February 9, 2016

This calls for Ryan Smith highlights.

: With Smith, that now makes three former Riders in blue and gold for the 2016 season. So we decided to remind them of our friendly rivalry… Click through to see the full exchange!

3:00 pm: It’s Andrew Harris’ turn to chat via phone with the Winnipeg media. The running back is glad to be headed home.

3:20 pm: Canadian running back Pascal Lochard becomes the latest member of the blue and gold.

The team has signed Canadian running back Pascal Lochard. >> https://t.co/zIamV4UOqB pic.twitter.com/nG0t7Bxo4O — Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) February 9, 2016

5:10 pm: One last signing to end a very successful day. The Bombers add veteran Canadian offensive lineman Jeff Keeping.

Bombers sign veteran Canadian offensive lineman Jeff Keeping. >> https://t.co/FTgMwXFWbV pic.twitter.com/R6Fr5PJBwZ — Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) February 9, 2016

#CFLFA Day 2

12:08 pm: While the rumours began late last night, the team makes it official just after noon that Euclid Cummings has joined the Bombers.

The team has inked defensive tackle Euclid Cummings. >> https://t.co/BZiDIJDrfD pic.twitter.com/nyFg297gZ6 — Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) February 10, 2016

1:00 pm: GM Kyle Walters takes the podium to discuss a very successful Free Agency. Watch the full press conference below.

“I’m really excited to be part of this organization and I think it’s going to be a great fit.”

: Then is was Ryan Smith’s turn to face the Winnipeg Media for the first time.