Winnipeg Blue Bombers make first cut since exhibition win

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers made their first cut since opening their exhibition schedule with a victory over the Edmonton Eskimos.

The Bombers announced Monday they’ve released defensive back Steven Clarke.

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Clarke, 27, joined the team as a free agent in the off-season. He had the team’s only interception in Friday’s 33-13 exhibition win over the Eskimos.

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Clarke played the last four seasons with the B.C. Lions. In 2017 he appeared in only three games where he had 12 defensive tackles and one forced fumble.

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The Bombers wrap up their exhibition schedule on Friday in B.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 pm CT.

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