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Bombers extend contract of defensive back Desmond Lawrence

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers continue to shore up their squad for next year’s CFL season, announcing another contract extension Wednesday.

Defensive back Desmond Lawrence, who was scheduled to become a free agent in February, has signed to a one-year contract with the Bombers.

Back for another year in blue & gold❕

The club has signed @DLaww2 to a one-year contract.

📝 » https://t.co/woAZno4Kdp#ForTheW | @canadalifeco pic.twitter.com/vKRnzS8ndy

— Winnipeg Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) December 7, 2022

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Lawrence, 28, first suited up in blue and gold this October, starting in one regular season game, plus the Western Final and Grey Cup game.

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Prior to arriving in Winnipeg, the North Carolina native played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats — where he was named that team’s Most Outstanding Rookie — as well as short stints in the Alliance of American Football and the XFL, plus time on the Detroit Lions’ roster in the NFL.