Bombers to extend Gauthier

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with Canadian linebacker Shayne Gauthier. Gauthier, of Dolbeau-Mistassini, Que., was scheduled to become a free agent next month. The five-foot-10, 223pound former Laval star is heading into his sixth season with Winnipeg. The Bombers selected Gauthier in the fourth round, No. 28 overall, in the 2016 CFL draft. He has appeared in 63 career games with Winnipeg. Gauthier had a careerhigh 15 tackles in 2021 while adding nine special-teams tackles.