While I don’t think many were surprised, it was awesome to see Bo Levi Mitchell opt not to call it a career and instead sign back for another two years with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

At 35, the two-time Most Outstanding Player is playing some of the best football of his career. Mitchell has led the league in passing the last two seasons, averaging 5,373 yards and 34 touchdowns along the way. And, with how Hamilton’s season ended in the Eastern Final, it feels like unfinished business will be one of the themes of 2026 for Mitchell and the team.

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But more than anything, Mitchell’s two-year extension underlines how stunning his comeback story really is.

Mitchell’s final two seasons in Calgary were marred by shoulder issues and a resulting performance drop. In fact, Mitchell lost his starting job to Jake Maier in the back half of........

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