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Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Jackson Jeffcoat honoured by CFL

Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat takes a break during a practice at Investors Group Field. BlueBombers.com

Winnipeg Blue Bombers rookie Jackson Jeffcoat has been named a Shaw CFL Top Performer of the Week following a breakthrough performance against the Montreal Alouettes.

WATCH: Winnipeg Blue Bombers come back in final minutes to beat Montreal Alouettes 41-40

The defensive end recorded two tackles, two sacks and an interception in Winnipeg’s 41-40 comeback win last Thursday. It was just the third game Jeffcoat has played in his CFL career. The American has a total of seven tackles, two sacks and an interception this year.

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The award marks the second time this season a member of the Bombers has been honoured by the league. Receiver Weston Dressler was recognized following the team’s season opening victory.

RELATED: Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Weston Dressler named top performer for week 2

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Duron Carter and Marken Michel of the Calgary Stampeders round out the Shaw CFL Top Performers for Week 6.

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