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Blue Bombers re-sign American DB Nichols to two-year extension

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced Thursday they have signed American defensive back Deatrick Nichols to a two-year contract extension. 

Slated to become a free agent in February, the 29-year-old Nichols re-joins the Bombers having played 18 games for them last season, racking up 37 defensive tackles, a special teams tackle, and a forced fumble. 

A two-time CFL All-Star, Nichols originally signed as a free agent in February of 2021. 

The Miami Fla., native and product of the University of South Florida has played in 47 career regular-season games for the Bombers across three seasons (2021-23), recording 126 defensive tackles, one sack, four interceptions and one forced fumble.