Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols had to be helped off the field Wednesday with an apparent knee injury.

Nichols went down while backpedalling on a drop during team passing drills and had to be helped off the field by two trainers.

Nichols was walking steadily with help.

The 31-year-old had a breakout campaign for the Blue Bombers last season, finishing with 4,472 passing yards and 28 touchdowns to just eight interceptions while leading Winnipeg to a home playoff game.