The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have extended Jake Thomas' contract by one year, making him the teams current longest-serving player.

"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.