Roberts looking to finish career in Canadian Football League
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers made sure pint-sized running back Charles Roberts will be wreaking havoc on opposing CFL teams for at least a few more seasons.
Roberts, Winnipeg's most outstanding player in 2004, signed a multi-year contract extension on Wednesday.
Running back Charles Roberts will stick with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the next few seasons. (CP File Photo)
"Locking in a player of Charles's ability for the long term is a great benefit for the ball club, for Charles and for the fans," Blue Bombers general manager Brendan Taman said in a news release.
"His long-term commitment to us is a great gesture and we are excited to have him with the team for years to come."
Roberts played in all 18 regular-season contests with the Blue Bombers last year, rushing for 1,522 yards on 300 carries with eight rushing touchdowns.
Roberts, despite his five-foot-six-inch, 171-pound frame, was also a threat in the air, catching 53 passes for 398 yards and five touchdowns.
The fourth-year CFLer also excels on special teams. Last season, Roberts had three punt returns for 28 yards and four kickoff returns for 84 yards.
Elsewhere, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed three non-import players on Wednesday – defensive back Conor Healey, offensive lineman Anthony Mason and defensive tackle Gonzalo Segovia.
All three contracts are for one year plus an option
Roberts, Winnipeg's most outstanding player in 2004, signed a multi-year contract extension on Wednesday.
Running back Charles Roberts will stick with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the next few seasons. (CP File Photo)
"Locking in a player of Charles's ability for the long term is a great benefit for the ball club, for Charles and for the fans," Blue Bombers general manager Brendan Taman said in a news release.
"His long-term commitment to us is a great gesture and we are excited to have him with the team for years to come."
Roberts played in all 18 regular-season contests with the Blue Bombers last year, rushing for 1,522 yards on 300 carries with eight rushing touchdowns.
Roberts, despite his five-foot-six-inch, 171-pound frame, was also a threat in the air, catching 53 passes for 398 yards and five touchdowns.
The fourth-year CFLer also excels on special teams. Last season, Roberts had three punt returns for 28 yards and four kickoff returns for 84 yards.
Elsewhere, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed three non-import players on Wednesday – defensive back Conor Healey, offensive lineman Anthony Mason and defensive tackle Gonzalo Segovia.
All three contracts are for one year plus an option
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