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Canadian Brady Oliveira has agreed to terms to stay with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Oliveira had the second-most rushing yards in Canadiens history behind Calgary's John Cornish (1,813 yards in 2013).

Oliveira also led the CFL in tackles (2,016) and touchdowns (13). He recorded a league-leading seven 100-yard games while setting career highs in rushing, receptions (38) and receiving yards (482).

Oliveira recorded his first 1,000 rushing campaign in 2022 when he rushed for 1,001 yards.

Winnipeg selected Oliveira in the second round of the 2019 CFL draft, No. 14 overall. He returns for a fifth season with his hometown team.

Winnipeg has reached the Gray Cup game, winning twice in each of the last four years. Oliveira appeared in 51 regular-season games with the Bombers, amassing 2,970 yards rushing, 70 receptions for 808 yards and 20 total touchdowns.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on February 2, 2024.

Canadian Press

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