Andrew Harris appears to have made amends with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers following his abrupt departure from the team in 2022.
Harris is likely to sign a one-day deal to retire with the Bombers, effectively ending his playing career.
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Harris revealed the information on the Blue Bombers Handled Internally podcast after finishing his final season with the Toronto Argonauts last year.
“I’m really excited to be retiring as a Winnipeg Blue Bomber,” Harris stated in a statement. “As a Winnipeg native who grew up following the Bombers, playing for them fulfilled a lifelong goal of mine.
“Ending that 29-year drought was the highlight of my career.”
The 36-year-old rushing back spent five seasons with his local team, where he became the CFL’s all-time best Canadian rusher, finishing with almost 10,000 yards.
Harris will sign his ceremonial contract on April 27 at The Met, where the documentary about his life will premiere.
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