Bombers Park Dual-Threat QB 'Pop' Watson on Neg List

Winnipeg claimed 22-year-old UMass senior William 'Pop' Watson, who has completed 74.0% of his passes for 610 yards, six touchdowns and one interception while rushing 26 times for 154 yards and four scores in a 4-0 start. His Virginia Tech tape (57.1%, one TD, two INTs) says project, but the negotiation list — capped at 45 players on a first-come, first-served basis — lets Winnipeg hold his rights without burning a roster spot.