Big Blue in talks with QB Streveler
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and quarterback Chris Streveler are in preliminary talks about a return to the CFL, multiple sources tell the Free Press.
Streveler jetted to the NFL — including stints with the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets — after helping lead the Bombers to a Grey Cup win in 2019. He’s dressed for 10 games in the NFL, completing 17 of 25 passes for 231 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He also had 16 carries for 111 rushing yards.
Streveler spent two seasons with the Blue and Gold, where he became a fan favourite for his boisterous personality, physical play on the field and antics during the team’s Grey Cup parade – where he was barechested, donning a white cowboy hat, a gold chain and a fur coat. The Illinois native completed 65 per cent of his passes for 2,698 yards with the Bombers, along with 19 touchdowns and 19 interceptions, while rushing for 1,167 yards and 22 more scores.
Chris Streveler shows off the Grey Cup during the downtown parade to celebrate the championship win by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2019.
Sources noted that talks with the Bombers are in the early stages, with Streveler expressing a strong interest in returning to the CFL. He hasn’t ruled out taking another shot at the NFL, having recently worked out with the Chicago Bears, but there’s a feeling a move to the CFL is his best option in 2024.
The Bombers have Zach Collaros, a two-time winner of the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player award, as their starter, meaning Streveler would be the club’s No.2. But he has a unique skillset, able to contribute as a runner or passer, and would be used as more than just a backup.
The Bombers have been in regular contact with the 29-year-old pivot since he left for the NFL and Streveler’s familiarity and fondness for Winnipeg has them as the early front-runner for his services. There are other CFL clubs interested, so it should make for some interesting days or weeks ahead.
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