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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers cut a veteran on Monday, re-signed a young player and said goodbye to an assistant coach.<\/p>\n

The player let go was veteran Canadian centre Chris Kolankowski.<\/p>\n

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman Chris Kolankowski. PHOTO CREDIT – Donald Duench, Toronto Sun\/Postmedia News<\/p>\n

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