Blue Bombers re-sign Oliveira to 2-year deal
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are re-signing running back Brady Oliveira to a two-year deal, the team announced Tuesday.
HE'S NOT 🤬 LEAVING! @bradyoliveira has agreed to a two-year deal.
— Winnipeg Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) February 6, 2024
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The reigning Most Outstanding Canadian Player will pocket $230,000 for the 2024 season and $240,000 in 2025, according to Farhan Lalji of TSN.
Oliveira, 26, had a tremendous 2023 campaign, rushing for a league-leading 1,534 yards and nine touchdowns. He was the runner-up for the Most Outstanding Player Award and was selected as a West Division and CFL All-Star.
The Bombers picked him 14th overall in the 2019 CFL Draft. He suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 3 of his rookie season and did not play in 2020 as the campaign was canceled due to COVID-19 complications.
Oliveira became the team's go-to running back in 2021, running for 1,001 yards and four touchdowns. He's compiled 3,772 total yards and 20 scores across 49 career games.