Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign linebacker Jonathan Jones

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers got an early jump on free agency on Thursday.

The Bombers signed linebacker Jonathan Jones to a one-year contract.

The 27-year-old was just released by the Toronto Argonauts earlier this month after three seasons with the Boatmen.

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Jones only played 12 games last year, missing the final five regular season games and playoffs after suffering a season-ending hamstring injury. Jones has three career interceptions and eight sacks in 36 CFL contests.

He started games at both the middle linebacker and weak-side linebacker spots with the Argos.

The Bombers already re-signed linebackers Tony Jones and Kyrie Wilson, but veteran linebacker Adam Bighill won’t be offered a new contract.

The CFL’s free agency communication window opens on Sunday where players can start negotiating with other teams, but they can’t actually sign a new contract until free agency begins on February 11.