The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed defensive back Evan Holm to a one-year contract extension. Holm, a West Division all-star in 2023, started every game at halfback last year and led the team with 85 defensive tackles. The Bombers GM expects to be more active in free agency this year, looking to add pieces to their secondary.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers ' Evan Holm and Adam Bighill celebrate Holm's knock down of the touchdown pass intended for Calgary Stampeders' Rysen John but he is called for pass interference during first half CFL action in Winnipeg Friday, July 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods.The Bombers re-signed starting defensive back Evan Holm to a one-year contract extension on Wednesday to help solidify their secondary.
The 26-year-old avoided free agency to return for a fourth season with the club after being chosen a West Division all-star in 2023. Holm started every game at halfback last year, regular season and playoffs included. He set a new career best with a team-leading 85 defensive tackles.Tyrell Ford and Brandon Alexander are now the only two starters from their secondary that remain unsigned.
The Bombers GM said he expects to be more active in free agency compared to years past when they retained almost all of their starters.“We’ll augment a piece here or there I think more so than other years where we’ve been very stagnant,” Walters told reporters from the CFL’s annual winter meetings. “And there’s a bunch of variables. We’ve got some money set aside for some pieces still and depending on how those shake down, we’ll have to pivot.
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