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Argonauts Sign Chad Kelly to Five-Year Extension

The deal locks Toronto’s starter into the playoff roster.

Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly (12) throws against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during first half CFL football action in Winnipeg on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Overview

  • The Toronto Argonauts confirmed on Tuesday that they signed Chad Kelly to a five-year contract extension and scheduled a formal news conference to announce the move.
  • Media reports say the deal will pay Kelly more than $1 million per year, which would make him the highest-paid player in the CFL, although the team did not release full contract terms.
  • Kelly posted career highs in 2026 with 5,067 passing yards, 33 touchdown passes, 366 completions and a 70.9 percent completion rate while also leading the league with 24 interceptions.
  • Kelly suffered a knee injury on Oct. 16 and missed Toronto’s regular-season finale but the team expects him to start the East Division semifinal against Winnipeg this weekend.
  • The extension follows Kelly’s return in 2026 after a season lost to a 2024 leg injury and it secures the Argos’ quarterback position after periods when Nick Arbuckle stepped in and led the team to Grey Cup success.