Bombers' Logan isn't going anywhere

The first significant potential free agent has decided to keep his CFL address in Winnipeg.

Ian Logan, the consistent Canadian in a revolving door of personnel throughout the Blue Bombers secondary over the past six years, will be remaining in Winnipeg through 2013, Sportsnet.ca has learned.

The veteran safety, who was named a league all-star for the first time this season, agreed to a two-year extension (including an option) with the club and will sign the pact today.

Logan, who has played his entire pro career in Winnipeg, will be one of the top paid defensive players on the Blue Bombers, with salary cap space freeing up next season, because of Doug Brown's impending retirement. A little more than two-and-a-half years since his last extension, Logan has become a critical part of the Winnipeg defensive backfield. As a reliable Canadian starter, he helps the team's ratio to allow for Americans Jovon Johnson, Alex Suber and Jonathan Hefney to start, with little consequence elsewhere on the roster.

Talks between Logan and the team began toward the end of the regular season, with both parties showing little interest to have the 29-year-old reach free agency in February. The main point of contention during negotiations centered on the amount of the signing bonus.

With Winnipeg's Grey Cup appearance, Logan told management last month that his focus was on the field during the team's November run.

Logan is coming off his best season with the Blue Bombers, establishing himself as the top safety in the division from humble beginnings. He was originally an undrafted free agent out of Wilfrid Laurier University, and began his CFL career as a cornerback before becoming Winnipeg's starting safety in 2008.