Veteran WR Ellingson to join Blue Bombers

Greg Ellingson is heading to Winnipeg.

The veteran wide receiver reached a deal with the Blue Bombers on Tuesday spending the previous two seasons with the Edmonton Elks, 

Confirming @jeffkhamilton report that @Wpg_BlueBombers have agreed on a deal with WR Greg Ellingson.#CFL #Bombers

Ellingson had 47 receptions for 687 yards and one touchdown last season with the Elks. It marked the first time since 2014 that the 33-year-old had fallen short of the 1,000-yard receiving mark.

The Tampa Bay native is a veteran of eight CFL seasons, with 7,952 career receiving yards and 42 career touchdowns.