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Blue Bombers Keep Brady Oliveira With Three-Year Extension Through 2028

The extension retains the CFL’s 2024 Most Outstanding Player in Winnipeg ahead of February free agency.

Overview

  • The team announced the deal Monday, confirming the hometown running back will remain with the Blue and Gold for three more seasons.
  • Oliveira produced 1,163 rushing yards and three touchdowns in 2025, adding career-best receiving numbers with 61 catches for 546 yards.
  • He earned the league’s Most Outstanding Player award in 2024 and Most Outstanding Canadian in 2023 and 2024, plus the Bombers’ top player and top Canadian honors in each of the last three seasons.
  • His 5,480 rushing yards rank sixth in franchise history after 83 games, with 27 total touchdowns and key roles in Winnipeg’s 2019 and 2021 Grey Cup wins.
  • Oliveira celebrated the news on social media and is slated to address reporters Tuesday, while 3DownNation reported salary figures of $290,000 in 2026 and $300,000 in both 2027 and 2028.