Tiger-Cats, Mitchell agree to new contract structure

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Friday, a new contract structure for American quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell. The deal keeps Mitchell under contract for the next two seasons (2024-25).

“We believe a healthy Bo Levi Mitchell can still play at a championship level and help us compete for Grey Cups. As we continue to shape our roster, we feel Bo is a key piece of our football team going forward.” Said Orlondo Steinauer, President of Football Operations of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Mitchell, 33, suited up in six games for the Tiger-Cats in 2023, completing 78 of 132 pass attempts (59%) for 1,032 yards with six touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The 6’2, 199-pound native of Katy, Texas has played 171 games over 11 seasons in the CFL with the Tiger-Cats (2023) and Calgary Stampeders (2012-22). He is a two-time CFL Most Outstanding Player (2016, ‘18), a two-time Grey Cup Champion (2014, ‘18) and a two-time Grey Cup MVP.