Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Jackson Jeffcoat, right, celebrates sacking Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, not shown, during first half CFL West final football action in Calgary, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
WINNIPEG, MB., January 21, 2019 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has re-signed defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat on a two-year contract extension. Jeffcoat was to become a free agent next month.
Jeffcoat has spent the past two seasons in Winnipeg after signing as a free agent prior to the 2017 season. In 2018, the Texas product recorded five sacks, two forced fumbles and 21 defensive tackles in just 12 games, missing the other eight due to injury. Jeffcoat also recorded two sacks in each of the club’s postseason games in 2018.
“Jackson has continued to develop into a very strong pass rusher for us,” said General Manager, Kyle Walters. “He was able to come back strong after missing some time due to injury last season, and really played well in the postseason for us as well. He’s a big part of our defence up front and we are thrilled to have him back.”
In 2017, Jeffcoat’s first season in the CFL, he finished tied for the team lead in sacks with seven, while also recording one interception, one forced fumble and 36 defensive tackles.
