{"id":948238,"date":"2026-10-27T14:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/948238\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:22:11","slug":"argonauts-sign-qb-chad-kelly-to-5-year-contract-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/948238\/","title":{"rendered":"Argonauts sign QB Chad Kelly to 5-year contract extension"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Toronto Argonauts are keeping their quarterback in the fold long-term.<\/p>\n

Chad Kelly and the Argos have agreed to a five-year extension, keeping him in Toronto through the 2031 season, the team announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Kelly is in the final season of a three-year deal he signed in August 2023 that paid him $1.865 million.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m beyond thrilled to be signing back in Toronto long term,\u201d Kelly said in a statement released by the team. \u201cBefore I ever came up here, I knew this was where I wanted to be \u2014 and when the time comes, this is where I want to finish my career.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis city and this community mean so much to me. Toronto is where I met my wife, where I became a father to my son and daughter, and where my family and I have built a life together. This city gives me energy every single day \u2014 the energy to chase records, compete for championships, and keep pushing myself to be better.\u201d<\/p>\n

The deal comes as the Argos prepare to host the CFL\u2019s East Semifinal against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at BMO Field on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old finished the regular season with 5,067 passing yards, 33 touchdowns and 24 interceptions.<\/p>\n

Kelly, of Buffalo, won the CFL\u2019s Most Outstanding Player award in 2023 and has captured two Grey Cups since joining the team in 2022.<\/p>\n

He didn\u2019t play in Toronto\u2019s 33-16 home loss to Montreal on Friday in the regular-season finale for both teams.<\/p>\n

Kelly suffered a knee injury in Toronto\u2019s 40-39 loss to Ottawa on Oct. 16, but the expectation is he\u2019ll start in the East semifinal.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you get a chance to sign a player like Chad Kelly for the foreseeable future, you make it happen,\u201d Argos GM Michael \u201cPinball\u201d Clemons said in a statement. \u201cWhat he brings to the football field has no bounds. His indomitable spirit, dedication, preparation, work ethic, and drive to win extend far beyond what we see on game day. These are the qualities that make him so special. We are excited to commit to Chad, and equally excited for Chad to commit to us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kelly helped the squad win the Grey Cup in 2022, replacing an injured McLeod Bethel-Thompson in the fourth quarter as Toronto edged the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 24-23.<\/p>\n

He became the club\u2019s starter the following season and was named the league\u2019s outstanding player after completing 270 of 394 passes (68.5 per cent) for 4,123 yards with 23 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while rushing for 248 yards and eight TDs \u2014 tied for second-most in the CFL.<\/p>\n

Kelly won 15 of his 16 starts as Toronto (16-2) tied the CFL record for most regular-season victories and set a franchise record.<\/p>\n

He rejoined the Argos in 2026 after missing all of last season due to a leg injury suffered in the 2024 East Division final.<\/p>\n

Nick Arbuckle replaced Kelly in Toronto\u2019s 30-28 win over Montreal, then guided the Argos to their 41-24 Grey Cup victory over Winnipeg, earning game MVP honours.<\/p>\n

Kelly is the nephew of Jim Kelly, the former Buffalo Bills star quarterback.<\/p>\n

Kelly joined the Argos after spending time in the NFL with the Denver Broncos (2017-18) and Indianapolis Colts (2019-2020).<\/p>\n

Denver selected Kelly with the final pick of the 2017 NFL draft out of Ole Miss.<\/p>\n

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