Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign Canadian linebacker Shayne Gauthier

by
3Down Staff
January 24, 2023

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Canadian linebacker Shayne Gauthier to a one-year contract, according to 3DownNation reporter John Hodge. He was scheduled to become a free agent next month.

The 30-year-old made a career-high 28 defensive tackles this past season along with five special teams tackles and two sacks. He made four starts at weak-side linebacker in 2022 along with one start at middle linebacker.

The five-foot-ten, 223-pound defender has made 43 defensive tackles, 54 special teams tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble over 81 career games as a member of the Blue Bombers.

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Gauthier was selected in the fourth round, 28th overall, in the 2016 CFL Draft out of Université Laval. He made 130 tackles over seasons with the Rouge et Or, was a two-time RSEQ all-star, and earned U Sports second-team All-Canadian honours as a senior.

Gauthier has won two Grey Cups as a member of the Blue Bombers, taking home titles in 2019 and 2021.