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Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell to two-year deal
HAMILTON — Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell will return to Steeltown next season.
The two-time Grey Cup champion and East Division nominee for most outstanding player in 2025 has signed a two-year contract with the CFL team.
“It’s exciting to be back,” Mitchell said Thursday in a statement. “As soon as the season was over, I just didn’t feel like it was over. I took the pads off, and it didn’t feel like I was taking them off for the last time.
“So I was very, very excited to make this decision.”
The 35-year-old pivot started all 18 games for the Tiger-Cats this past season. He completed 428 of 626 pass attempts (68 per cent) for 5,296 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Mitchell, who was scheduled to hold a media availability on Friday morning, led the CFL in passing yards and passing touchdowns for the second consecutive season.
“Bo is a proven winner and an elite competitor,” said Ticats head coach Scott Milanovich. “His impact on our locker-room and our organization goes well beyond what shows up on the stat sheet. He sets the standard every day with his preparation, leadership and toughness, and he’s exactly the kind of quarterback you want to lead your team.
“His command of the offence, ability to process in real time, and willingness to be coached elevates everyone around him. Having that kind of presence at quarterback is invaluable.”
Over 13 CFL seasons with Hamilton and the Calgary Stampeders, Mitchell has thrown for 44,319 yards with 262 touchdowns. He won the league’s Most Outstanding Player award in 2016 and 2018.
“Bo reflects the qualities we want to continue building this organization around,” said Ticats president of football operations Orlondo Steinauer. “His approach and consistency have added value throughout our building.
“Bringing Bo back gives us stability at the most important position and lets us continue to move forward with clarity.”
Hamilton (11-7) finished first in the East standings this past season but dropped a 19-16 decision to the Montreal Alouettes in the East Final.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 11, 2025.
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