Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell is taking less to remain with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Mitchell (19) gets set to throw against the B.C. Lions during first half CFL football game action in Hamilton, Ont., Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power
Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell is taking less to remain with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Mitchell (19) gets set to throw against the B.C. Lions during first half CFL football game action in Hamilton, Ont., Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power
"We believe a healthy Bo Levi Mitchell can still play at a championship level and help us compete for Grey Cups," Orlondo Steinauer, Hamilton's president of football operations, said in a statement. "As we continue to shape our roster, we feel Bo is a key piece of our football team going forward."
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Mitchell, 33, signed a three-year, $1.62-million deal with Hamilton before the 2023 season. He was reportedly slated to earn $540,000 in 2024 and receive a significant six-figure roster bonus Jan. 15.
But the two-time CFL MVP battled injuries last season that limited him to just six regular-season starts. When Hamilton faced Montreal in the East Division semifinal, veteran Matt Shiltz got the start, with a healthy Mitchell getting into the contest — which the Alouettes won 27-12 — late in the fourth quarter.
Mitchell, twice a Grey Cup champion with Calgary (2014, '18) finished his first season with Hamilton completing 78-of-132 passes (59.1 per cent) for 1,032 yards with six touchdowns and 10 interceptions while posting a 2-4 record.
Under terms of his new deal, Mitchell will reportedly earn $225,000 this season — including a $50,000 signing bonus. Mitchell could make up to an additional $110,000 in incentives.
Mitchell's restructuring leaves Hamilton with two quarterbacks under contract. American Taylor Powell started nine games last season as a CFL rookie.
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