The Blue Bombers finished the season in fourth place in the West Division with a 5–13 record and missed the playoffs for the fourth year in a row, as well as the sixth time in seven seasons.

This was also the first time since 2010 that a Grey Cup host city has failed to qualify for the playoffs.

The Blue Bombers had six selections in the seven-round draft, including three of the first 15 picks.

The team traded their third-round pick for Saskatchewan's second after sending Cory Watson and receiving Kris Bastien.

[1] The team also lost their seventh-round pick after trading for Josh Portis.