Chad Kelly signs $5.5 million deal with Argonauts, first $1 million CFL player

Chad Kelly has become the first $1 million player in the CFL's salary cap era with a five-year, $5,555,250 contract extension from the Toronto Argonauts. The former Denver Broncos quarterback has revitalized his career in Canada after previous struggles in the NFL. Kelly, 32, has won two Grey Cup titles and was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Player in 2023. He has recorded 5,067 passing yards and 33 touchdowns in the ongoing season, ranking third in both categories despite playing fewer games than others. His total in four CFL seasons includes 11,938 passing yards and 68 touchdowns.

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