Jonathan Hefney signs 1-day contract to retire with Blue Bombers

Veteran defensive back Jonathan Hefney signed a one-day contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Tuesday to retire as a member of the club.

"I’m very thankful to retire with the organization that first game me my start in the CFL," said Hefney, who spent four of his six CFL seasons with the Blue and Gold. "Some of the greatest years for me happened with my teammates in Winnipeg, and those amazing fans. Thank you to everyone who helped me along the way, both in Winnipeg and everywhere else my football career took me. The Bomber organization will always be a big piece of me, and I’ll always be a Bomber."

Hefney played for the Montreal Alouettes last year, and spent the previous season with the Calgary Stampeders, but will undoubtedly be most remembered for his time in Winnipeg.

Hefney rides off into the sunset with 84 games played under his belt, 311 defensive tackles, 17 interceptions, and seven fumble recoveries. Hefney was a three-time All-Star selection, twice being named to the league All-Star team.