BC Lions’ quarterback Jonathon Jennings (10) gets pressure from Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Jake Thomas (95) during the first half of CFL action in Winnipeg Saturday, October 28, 2017. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods)
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed veteran defensive tackle Jake Thomas to a one-year extension.
Thomas, who was to become a free agent next month, returns to the Bombers for this 13th season.
Thomas is not only currently the longest-serving member of the team, but among the franchise leaders in games played at 205 — fifth all-time behind only Bob Cameron (394), Troy Westwood (293), Chris Walby (249), and Stan Mikawos (220).
The New Brunswick native registered a career-high 23 defensive tackles in 2024, adding two quarterback sacks, and a forced fumble. Thomas has 33 sacks in his career with the Blue Bombers, ranking him tied with Mikawos for 11th spot in franchise history.
