The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Canadian running back Johnny Augustine to a one-year contract extension ahead of free agency next month.
The five-foot-nine, 200-pound back was second on the team with 45 carries for 267 yards last season, dressing for all 18 contests. He also added eight special teams tackles.
The 30-year-old signed with Winnipeg in 2018 after going unselected in the 2017 CFL Draft, having previously received looks from the Edmonton Elks and Saskatchewan Roughriders. In 75 career CFL games, he has posted 195 carries for 1,195 yards and one touchdown, caught 14 passes for 130 yards and another score, and notched 21 special teams tackles.
Prior to his CFL career, Augustine played five seasons at the University of Guelph from 2013 to 2017. He carried 483 times for 2,742 yards and 28 touchdowns over that span.
Winnipeg will open their 2024 season on Thursday, June 6 when they host the Montreal Alouettes.
