Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign LB Shayne Gauthier

January 19, 2022 Michael Heilman

On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed linebacker Shayne Gauthier to a one-year contract extension. Gauthier was scheduled to be a free agent on February 8th.

Shayne Gauthier played 14 games in 2021 with 15 tackles and nine special teams tackles, helping the Blue Bombers win their second straight Grey Cup championship. This will be Gauthier’s sixth season with the Blue Bombers.

The Blue Bombers drafted Gauthier in the fourth round (28th pick) in the 2016 CFL Draft out of Laval. In 63 career games, Gauthier has 15 tackles, 49 special teams tackles, and one forced fumble.  

The Blue Bombers open the 2022 season on June 10th against the Ottawa Redblacks.

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