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Longest-serving Blue Bomber signs 1-year contract

By Sam Thompson Global News

Posted January 4, 2021 12:08 pm

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Jake Thomas celebrates Winnipeg Blue Bombers 33-12 win over Hamilton in the 2019 Grey Cup. File

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.

The longest serving Blue Bomber has signed an extension to stay in Winnipeg. #CFLFA pic.twitter.com/vQ8SWtUDim
— CFL (@CFL) January 4, 2021

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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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