CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Blue Bombers Extend Contracts of Teague Sherman and Jake Thomas

Published on July 7, 2014 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release


WINNIPEG, MB., July, 7 2014 - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today are pleased to announce that National linebacker Teague Sherman, and National defensive tackle Jake Thomas have both signed extensions with the club.

"Both of these individuals are extremely high character guys, while their play on the field just continues to improve," said General Manager Kyle Walters. "Teague has progressively made more and more plays through the start of training camp and the first two games of 2014, building on his first season, while Jake continues to be solid in the middle of our defensive line. We're very pleased to lock both of these guys up."

Sherman is in his second season with the Blue Bombers, and the former University of Manitoba Bison just continues to improve - making an impact on both defence and special teams. In last week's win over Ottawa, Sherman partially blocked a Brett Maher punt, to go along with two defensive tackles. Through 13 games last season, and two so far in 2014, Sherman has racked up seven defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles, and 1.5 blocked punts. He also caught one pass for 11 yards on a fake punt in Winnipeg's season opening win against Toronto. Sherman was originally signed as a free agent in December of 2012.

Thomas is in his third season with the Bombers after being selected in the fourth round of the 2012 CFL Draft. He has accumulated one fumble recovery, one forced fumble, one sack and ten total tackles, including two special teams tackles through 32 games. 2014 is Thomas' first year as a regular starter on the defensive line.

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