Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols leaves practice due to apparent injury

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.