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Ian Wild to continue CFL career with Winnipeg Blue Bombers

A Winnipeg Blue Bomber fan congratulates Ian Wild after the Bombers defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sept. 4, 2016 for their first Labour Day Classic win in 11 years. Brent Just / Getty Images

WINNIPEG – Linebacker Ian Wild will be returning to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for another season.

The pending free agent was signed to a new contract by the Bombers – the only CFL team he’s played for.

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In 52 career games over five years, Wild has put up 281 tackles, eight sacks, one interception, two defensive touchdowns and eight forced fumbles.

Wild has yet to play a full season for the Bombers. The American missed 13 games last year with an upper-body injury he suffered during Week 3.

RELATED: Winnipeg Blue Bombers place Ian Wild on 6-game injured list

The Bombers still have 13 players who will become free agents on Feb. 13.

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