Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran quarterback Mitchell to three-year deal CFL
The Ticats signed the veteran quarterback to a three-year deal Tuesday, roughly two months after acquiring Mitchell’s rights from the Calgary Stampeders.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Mitchell, 32, joined the Stampeders in 2012 and became their starting quarterback in 2014. He led the franchise to two Grey Cup titles while twice being named the league’s outstanding player. He led Calgary to four Grey Cup berths while receiving the CFL’s top player award in 2016 and ’18. But injuries in 2019 and ’21 limited him to 11 starts each season.“My body felt amazing going into December, which typically isn’t the case,” Mitchell said. “The knees don’t hurt, my elbows don’t hurt, my shoulders don’t hurt.Mitchell is never lacking confidence and often isn’t shy about stating it. But a top priority now is winning over his new teammates.
Hamilton finished third in the East Division last season, Dane Evans’ first as the starter. The Ticats signed Evans to a two-year extension last January, allowing then incumbent Jeremiah Masoli to join the Ottawa Redblacks as a free agent.Evans, who was Hamilton’s starter in the 2019 and ’21 Grey Cups, completed 305 of 457 passes for 3,883 yards. But he also led the CFL in interceptions , fumbles and fumbles lost while winning just six of 14 regular-season starts.
“I wanted to make sure the coaching staff was going to be intact,” Mitchell said. “I think that gives us the best opportunity to win.Mitchell is especially looking forward to working with Condell.Article content
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