Blue Bombers extend contract of East Division all-star lineman Glenn January

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed offensive lineman Glenn January to a contract extension.

January, a six-foot-six, 293-pound native of Houston, was named an East Division all-star for a second straight season in 2012. The veteran left tackle played 17 games and helped the Blue Bombers finish fourth in net rushing yards (1,923) and average rushing yards per game (106.8).

He also helped running back Chad Simpson rush for over 1,000 yards.

“Glenn is an integral part of our offensive line who provides leadership and experience to our young stable of linemen,” team vice-president and general manager Joe Mack said Wednesday in a release. “We’re happy to have him extend his contract so that we can build upon the consistency we began to establish last season.”

Originally signing with Winnipeg in 2009, January has appeared in 53 regular-season games with the Blue Bombers and was named the team’s outstanding offensive lineman last season.

January entered the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts in 2007 before being traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders the following season.