The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have extended Jake Thomas' contract by one year, making him the teams current longest-serving player.
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The club has agreed to terms with Canadian defensive tackle Jake Thomas on a one-year contract extension.
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"Thomas has recorded 129 defensive tackles, 22 sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception in 151 games played throughout his nine seasons with Winnipeg," the Bombers say in a statement. "In 2021, Thomas recorded four sacks and 15 defensive tackles in 14 regular-season games."
Thomas, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2012 CFL Draft, has spent his entire career with the Bombers. He was set to become a free agent in February before being re-signed.