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Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols leaves practice due to apparent injury

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols limped as he was helped off the field at practice on Wednesday.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols (15), seen throwing to a receiver against the Edmonton Eskimos during a CFL playoff game last year, limped as he left practice Wednesday. (John Woods/Canadian Press)

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols exited practice Wednesday with an apparent injury.

A limping Nichols was helped off the field after he fell backward while going back to make a pass.

There was no contact on the play, and the extent of Nichols' injury was not immediately known.

Nichols had a breakout season in 2017, passing for 4,472 yards and 28 touchdowns while leading the Bombers to a 12-6 record.