By Michelle Karlenzig Global News Posted January 24, 2022 2:14 pm 1:43Winnipeg electric with energy following Bombers back-to-back championship wins Winnipeg is beaming with Bomber pride. Global’s Marek Tkach has more on excitement from the fans and the team – Dec 13, 2021 The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have extended a one-year contract with Mike Benson, who will return to the club as a long-snapper and reserve linebacker for a second season.The 35-year-old, who attended St. Paul’s High School and the Winnipeg Rifles football program, was set to become a free agent.This year he played in all 14 regular-season games, the Western Final, and Grey Cup.The club announced the news in a press release saying Benson played an “integral role” in the Bombers’ Grey Cup win this year.Winnipeg is home! https://t.co/4e0GWIngWm— Mike Benson (@mike_benson40) January 24, 2022 Story continues below advertisement Benson joined the team as a free agent in Feb. 2021, after playing in Calgary, Edmonton, and Ottawa. 1:43Winnipeg electric with energy following Bombers back-to-back championship wins Winnipeg electric with energy following Bombers back-to-back championship wins – Dec 13, 2021 © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
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