Blue Bombers re-sign WR/KR Grant to one-year extension
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced Friday they have re-signed American wide receiver and kick returner Janarion Grant to a one-year contract extension.
The club's all-time leader in kick-return touchdowns is back for more‼️
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The Fort Trilby, Fla., native was set to become a free agent on Feb. 14.
A product of Rutgers, Grant led all CFL returners with five touchdowns – three in the regular season and two more in the playoffs – with four coming by way of punt returns and the fifth via a kickoff for 97 yards against the BC Lions in Week 5. He also set a Grey Cup record with a 102-yard return touchdown in the Bombers' Grey Cup loss to the Toronto Argonauts.
The 29-year-old earned a spot on the CFL All-Star team and became the Blue Bombers’ all-time leader in kick return touchdowns in the regular season (7).