CALGARY -- The Calgary Stampeders have locked up starting quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell through the 2018 season.
A source tells The Canadian Press the 2014 Grey Cup MVP has signed a contract extension.
The Stampeders will make it official during a news conference at McMahon Stadium on Tuesday, which is Mitchell's 25th birthday.
Mitchell's first season as Calgary's starter was a solid one.
He completed 264-of-417 passes (63.3 per cent) for 3,389 yards with 22 TDs and eight interceptions while rushing for 232 rushing yards and four touchdowns in 14 starts.
Mitchell, a native of Katy, Texas, capped his season by leading Calgary past Hamilton 20-16 in the Grey Cup game, taking home MVP honours after completing 25-of-34 passes for 334 yards with an interception.
