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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Canadian Johnny Augustine to two-year deal
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Canadian running back Johnny Augustine to a two-year contract extension Thursday.
The five-foot-nine, 199-pound Augustine was scheduled to become a CFL free agent Tuesday.
Augustine, 28, of Welland, Ont., appeared in 14 regular-season games last season, rushing for 285 yards on 40carries (7.1-yard average).
Augustine has spent the last three seasons with Winnipeg, rushing for 578 yards on 85 carries (6.8-yard average) with a TD in 39 career CFL regular-season games. He has also recorded nine receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown.
Augustine has helped Winnipeg win consecutive Grey Cup titles (2019, ’21).
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 3, 2022.
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