Longest-serving Blue Bomber signs 1-year contract

Jake Thomas is back in blue and gold.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced Tuesday that they’ve agreed to terms with the 30-year-old defensive tackle, who will return for his ninth season with the club on a one-year contract.

Thomas, who was drafted 29th overall by the Bombers in 2012, is the club’s longest-serving player.

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The native of Douglas, N.B., recorded a career-best five sacks in the team’s Grey Cup-winning 2019 season.

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