Blue Bombers sign Drew Willy to 3-year contract extension
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Drew Willy has himself a contract extension. The club announced he's been signed through 2017 on Friday.
Terms of the deal weren't announced, but Willy is expected to make around $400,000 per year.
Last season, Willy led the Bombers to a 7-10 record in his first year as the starting quarterback, throwing 14 touchdowns along with 16 interceptions.
General manager Kyle Walters said:
Drew Willy is the leader of our football team. Both his skill set and his leadership on and off the field are the attributes you look for to build a solid roster. We knew as an organization that we wanted to get this done before the season, and we’re really pleased we can look forward to Drew being a vital part of this franchise for multiple years to come.
Willy said:
I'm very excited to remain a Blue Bomber following this season and get this agreement in place. In just one season I have really grown to love the city of Winnipeg and the entire province of Manitoba. The passion they have for our game, and specifically the Blue Bombers, makes a decision like this much easier.
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