By Canadian Press

Canadian defensive tackle Jake Thomas set to return for ninth season with Bombers

Jan 4, 2021 | 8:04 AM

WINNIPEG — The longest-serving member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers has signed a one-year extension with the club.

Canadian defensive tackle Jake Thomas will return for his ninth season with Winnipeg.

Thomas has recorded 114 defensive tackles, 18 sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception in 137 games with Winnipeg, 

The native of Douglas, N.B., recorded a career-best five sacks while also registering 22 defensive tackles and appearing in all 18 regular-season games and three playoff games in the Bombers’ 2019 Grey Cup campaign.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 4, 2020.

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